What are Renewables?
Renewables are made from renewable resources – used cooking oils, fats, greases, vegetable oils, grains and sugars – that can be replenished in a short time period. Examples include ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel. Wind and solar are also examples of renewable energy.
Types of Diesel:
Renewable Diesel v. Biodiesel v. CARB Diesel*
Renewable Diesel
is a non-petroleum hydrocarbon fuel, produced from renewable feedstocks – fats and vegetable oils – by refining them through a hydrotreater. It is a very high-quality, fully refined diesel that is physically and chemically very similar to conventional diesel. It can be blended with conventional diesel or used as a complete replacement for conventional diesel.
Biodiesel
is a non-hydrocarbon fuel produced from renewable feedstocks – fats and vegetable oils – by reacting them with methanol. It cannot be used as a replacement for conventional diesel, as it must be blended with diesel and requires special handling.
Carb Diesel
is a conventional, petroleum-based hydrocarbon fuel produced from fossil fuels, a nonrenewable natural resource.
A Better Fuel for Your Consumers and the Environment
Lower Carbon Footprint
Renewable diesel has a lower carbon footprint than conventional diesel fuels, and it meets the Low Carbon Fuel Standard established by the California Air Resource Board (CARB).
More efficient engine
With higher cetane levels, 76® Renewable Diesel allows engines to burn the fuel better than regular diesel, improving performance and lowering tail pipe emissions for less smog.
Quicker start, quieter running
The higher cetane also leads to enhanced engine combustion for a better burning fuel. This means a smoother-running, quieter engine, as well as a rapid cold start for better cold-weather performance.
High performance
Because of the higher energy density of renewable diesel, engines can burn its fuel completely, generating more power per cycle.
Simple Switch
76® Renewable Diesel is a “drop in” fuel with no blending limit and is similar to CARB diesel. You and your consumers can make the switch without any modifications to your infrastructure or their engines.
Sustainable Supply
The Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery is currently undergoing a transformation, dubbed Rodeo Renewed, anticipated to become the world’s largest production facility of renewable fuels. Upon completion of Rodeo Renewed, the facility will produce more than 800 million gallons a year of renewable fuels.
This will increase total renewable fuels supplied to the California market by 200%, ensuring reliable supply for your sites. In addition, our renewable supply on the West Coast will be augmented through a partnership with Ryze Renewables.
Marketing Support
We’ll help drive traffic to your sites with all the marketing support you’ve come to know from 76®:
- Bold new station signage
- New dispenser decals
- Point-of-purchase materials
- Consumer handouts
- Consumer website
- Digital banner advertising
Fleet Fuel on Demand
We are now delivering quality diesel fuel directly to your fleet trucks wherever and whenever you need it. See how we can help you save money on labor costs and maximize your productivity with our reliable and convenient new offering.
Let’s Talk
We’re invested in the continued success of your business. Contact us today and find ways to help your site Power Ahead.