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. Conventional 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.
Conventional Diesel
is a petroleum-based hydrocarbon fuel produced from fossil fuels, a nonrenewable natural resource.
A Better Fuel for Your Consumers and the Environment
Lower Carbon Footprint
Made from a variety of low carbon intensity renewable feedstocks, renewable diesel has a lower-carbon footprint than conventional diesel fuels.
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 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. Since it’s so chemically and physically similar to conventional diesel, you can make the switch without any modification to your existing infrastructure. Fully compatible with all diesel engines, drivers can seamlessly switch between conventional diesel and renewable diesel without any engine modifications.
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.
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.
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