Alternative Fuels
We’re dedicated to ensuring a greener environment for future generations. For those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint by switching to a greener alternative to red diesel, we offer both HVO fuel and Shell GTL.
HVO
HVO is a direct replacement for red diesel that offers improved all-weather performance, particulate-free running and a vastly increased storage life of up to 10 years, whilst lowering greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%.
Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil or HVO, is an advanced renewable diesel fuel, derived from 100% renewable waste streams through hydro treatment and isomerisation. It meets bio content requirements with no FAME included and, to that point, avoids the instability and operability issues seen by many low blend diesels and high blend biofuels.
As a drop-in fuel and with a wide range of OEM approvals, Crown HVO can be used within existing fleets, equipment and machinery without changes to infrastructure or capital expenditure. This removes cost barriers and enables a practical step towards decarbonisation.
HVO fuel offers a fast and simple step towards “net zero” with no CAPEX requirement and reduces greenhouse gas CO2 emissions by around 90%. The feedstocks used to manufacture Crown HVO are 100% waste, drawn from primary sources which have bypassed damage to the environment, natural ecosystem and the drive for global deforestation.
For every 1,000 litres of diesel burned, you will produce 3.6 tonnes of greenhouse gas CO2, compared to just 195kg GHG CO2 for every 1,000 litres of HVO burned.
HVO is a drop-in alternative to fossil diesel, meeting EN 15940 standards and Fuel Quality Directive 2009/30/EC Annex II. There is no need to modify existing infrastructure – simply order HVO diesel today and go!
Shell GTL Fuel (GTL – Gas-to-Liquids)
At Thames Marine Services, we operate our fleet using Shell GTL fuel
Shell’s Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) technology converts natural gas into high-quality liquid products that would otherwise be made from crude oil.
This ‘drop-in’ fuel can be used as a direct replacement for conventional diesel fuels, suitable for both on-road and off-road applications without the need for engine modifications. It can reduce harmful emissions and improve local air quality.
Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) fuel is part of the paraffinic family of fuels which has improved combustion properties inside standard diesel engines, helping to reduce emissions and improve local air quality. Trials have shown that Shell GTL Fuel can reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by up to 37%, and particulate matter (PM) by up to 50% compared to conventional diesel. Other benefits include;
- DROP IN FUEL – Can be implemented as a drop-in replacement for conventional diesel
- LOWER EMISSIONS – Reduced emissions of regulated pollutants
- NOISE REDUCTION – Noise levels in some engines can be reduced by 1-4 dB
- NON TOXIC – Readily biodegradable
- OUDORLESS – Creating cleaner working environments
- COLD START – Winter grade fuel all year round
- STORAGE STABILITY – Better safety, handling and storage characteristics due to a higher flash point”
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