Paraffinic diesel

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 produced from natural gas (gas to liquid, GTL), biomass (biomass to liquid, BTL) or coal (coal to liquid, CTL); or through hydrotreatment of vegetable and waste oils (HVO). No specific labeling is required for diesel blended with paraffinic diesel if the final product complies with the FQD or standard EN 590.

The specifications mentioned a