HVO / Paraffinic alternative synthetic diesel replacement fuel

HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) / Paraffinic Fuels meeting EN15940 / Synthetic Diesel / "2nd gen" Biofuels

The use of Paraffinic diesel fuels such as HVO / GtL / BtL have been well evaluated within MTU engines with wide acceptance and is a readily changing subject as experiences and situations change - to ensure the latest current discussions are utilised always reference initially the official details listed within the latest version of MTU Fluid and Lube guide - A001061/xxE
Attached is also some other available usefull literature for alternative fuel considerations and discussions.

There is a lot of good information available at https://www.mtu-solutions.com/au/en/sustainability/hvo.html

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