Ampol conducts renewable diesel trial in Australia
Published on: Sep 22, 2023
The trial will allow Ampol to get a practical understanding of the customer demand and market feasibility.
Ampol will conduct a renewable diesel trial with Hanson confirmed as its first customer partner.
The trial will allow Ampol to get a practical understanding of the customer demand and market feasibility of renewable diesel in Australia. Ampol will supply Hanson with a blend consisting of 20% renewable diesel and 80% ultra-low sulphur diesel in addition to its Ampol Amplify additives.
The announcement follows Ampol's recent partnership with Japan's largest oil company, ENEOS, to explore the production of renewable fuels at Lytton refinery.
Ampol Executive General Manager, International and New Business, Brent Merrick said the trial strengthens Ampol's position as a leading supplier of world-class quality fuels.
"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 Merrick.
Hanson is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensive production and logistics network across Australia.
