Regulations

At the European Union (EU) level there is no major usage of the paraffinic fuels produced from gas and coal. There is no direct mechanism that promotes these fuels. However, there is growing production and usage of bio-paraffinic fuels which include hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and co-processed vegetable oil.

On May 11, 2016, the CEN approved a standard “EN 15940:2016 automotive fuels. Paraffinic diesel fuel from synthesis or hydrotreatment. Requirements and test methods”, which sets parameters for paraffinic diesel fuel from synthesis or hydrotreatment. It sets quality requirements for paraffinic diesel containing a maximum 7 %v/v of biodiesel. Paraffinic diesel can be blended with diesel or used as finished fuel. Currently, this fuel can be