Copec achieves first import of renewable diesel in Chile
Published on: Sep 3, 2024
This fuel aims to contribute to the national goal of reducing CO2 emissions to less than 95 million tons by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Copec has announced the first import of renewable diesel in Chile, a move aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating global warming. The hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) will help the country meet its national target of emitting less than 95 million tons of CO2 by 2030. Additionally, its implementation aligns with the challenges outlined in the Paris Agreement, Chile's Nationally Determined Contribution, and the Energy Sector's Sectoral Plan for Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change (PSMYA Energía).
"The focus must be on ensuring that in the short term, the energy transition is safe for our system and that we can develop and implement the necessary tools to enable this and many other milestones for decarbonization," emphasized Diego Pardow, Chile's Minister of Energy.
This first import of HVO will be used in Copec's primary fleet of trucks that distribute fuel in the Metropolitan Region.
"The introduction of renewable diesel in Chile will complement the country's energy matrix and provide an alternative for industries with high energy consumption that need to reduce their carbon footprint," said Arturo Natho, Copec's General Manager.
By introducing this fuel, Chile can advance in line with developed markets such as the United States, particularly California, and the United Kingdom.
