Renewable Diesel Blends

The Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) does not regulate the content of paraffinic fuels, therefore, their blending is not limited as long as the final product meets the FQD mandatory specifications or the national standards in member states.

On May 11, 2016, the European Committee for Standardization (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 produced from natural gas (gas to liquid, GTL), biomass (b