Ampol conducts renewable diesel trial
Published on: Sep 25, 2023
After partnering with ENEOS to explore the production of renewable fuels, the retailer will supply the alternative fuel to construction materials company Hanson.
Ampol will conduct a renewable diesel trial to supply construction materials company Hanson as its first customer partner.
The trial is set to allow Ampol to get a practical understanding of the customer demand and market feasibility of renewable diesel in Australia. The company will supply its partner with a blend consisting of 20% renewable diesel and 80% ultra-low sulfur diesel in addition to its Ampol Amplify additives.
The announcement of the renewable diesel trial follows the Australian firm’s recent partnership with Japan's largest oil company, ENEOS, to explore the production of renewable fuels at Lytton refinery.
"This renewable diesel trial is another step in our development of a renewable fuels business in Australia. The availability of renewable diesel, particularly for hard-to-abate areas, is of particular interest as it does not require vast fleet or infrastructural changes,” said Brent Merrick, Executive General Manager, International and New Business at Ampol.
The trial will start in the coming weeks and run for approximately two months, with an evaluation process to be executed prior to exploring a wider roll out to Ampol's broader customer base.
