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Shell Renewable Diesel¹

Designed for use in existing diesel engine fleets2, this alternative fuel can help support fleet’s operations.

Shell Renewable Diesel¹ offers up to 90%3 less CO2e4 emissions compared to a fossil fuel comparator5 on a life cycle basis6.

Shell Renewable Diesel1, sometimes referred to as HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in the market, is a viable low‑carbon alternative to conventional diesel that can help power your fleet. Shell Renewable Diesel is derived made from renewable waste and residue feedstocks7.

Shell Renewable Diesel

Fuel your fleet with a range of benefits. Shell Renewable Diesel¹:

Can be used directly in diesel engines of your existing fleet²

Helps improve drivability experience of vehicle keeping particle filter cleaner for longer⁸

Is derived from waste and residue, non-food and non-feed biofuel feedstocks⁷

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  1. Shell Renewable Diesel is derived from allocated non-food and non-feed biofuel feedstocks that have been certified as waste or residue compliant with the latest version of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive (EU) 2018/2001), including but not limited to feedstocks listed under Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) guidance for waste and residues.
  2. Shell Renewable Diesel must only be used in OEM-approved vehicles. Not applicable for passenger cars.
  3. between 65%-90% CO2e.
  4. CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) refers to CO2, CH4 and N2O.
  5. Calculated by comparing to the UK’s 2025 RTFO & SAF Mandate Technical Guidance fossil fuel comparator (FFC) (PDF) carbon intensity of 94 gCO2e/MJ. The FFC used may not reflect the specific fuel type utilised by the customer (e.g., B7 or other bio-blended market representative diesel). Therefore, the actual CO2e emissions reduction may differ.
  6. Product life cycle CO2e emissions are associated with the production and use of a specific product, from well to wheel, including emissions from feedstock production and collection, processing, storage, transport, distribution and combustion.
  7. Compliant with the latest version of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) scheme. [LINK: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/renewable-transport-fuel-obligation-rtfo-scheme]
  8. Based on Shell proprietary methods. Applicable to vehicles of all ages that are equipped with a DPF. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. Compared to EN590 B7 diesel.

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