News on HVO in Germany: a step towards a sustainable future
The German energy landscape has taken a remarkable turn with the approval of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a heating fuel by the Bundesrat (the German Federal Council).
We are ready for the future with the e-Fuels
e-Fuels, also known as synthetic fuels, are produced by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and combining it with hydrogen, usually generated from renewable energy.
HVO distribution: a cleaner heating alternative
HVO, a renewable alternative derived from vegetable oils and food waste, offers a much cleaner and sustainable option.
Data centres increasing use of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO)
An increasing number of data centres are using hydrogenated vegetable oil as an alternative to diesel to provide back-up power.
Companies expand their footprint with London and Manchester data centers
Many companies are expanding their presence with data centers in London and Manchester. Neos Networks has announced two new data centres in UK.
UAE data center adopts biofuel to power its backup generators
UAE data center firm Khazna is to adopt biofuel to power its backup generators. At the GITEX event this week, the company announced it would be conducting a pilot project by the end of 2023.
Research study certifies that Inpro manufactures 100% HVO-compatible equipment
Thanks to the research work that has been carried out for more than 2 years in the company’s facilities, it has been possible to prove the effectiveness of using HVO oil in the equipment itself.
A UK data center operator has adopted hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)
UK data center operator DataVita has adopted hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as fuel for the backup generators at its new facility in Glasgow, Scotland.
Who is adopting HVO?
UK operators Kao Data, Ark, and Datum, Compass in the US, as well as Belgium’s LCL, and Latvia’s DEAC are all looking to adopt HVO as fuel for their backup generators.
Germany wants to lead the use of HVO
Germany is one of the largest producers of biofuels in the world. In May 2021 the government introduced a new law requiring oil companies to significantly increase the use of biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane in the transport sector to reduce carbon emissions.