Mobil has delivered its first-ever shipment of Renewable Diesel R20 to longtime customer, HW Richardson Group’s Allied Petroleum.

Mobil Ethos+ Renewable Diesel R20 is made with minimum 20% renewable content – hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) refined from used cooking oil, while still delivering great protection and cleaning power for diesel engines with Mobil’s proprietary Synergy additive.

The renewable ingredient in Mobil Ethos+ Renewable Diesel R20 helps deliver an estimated 15.4% lower life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to conventional diesel and can be used in most modern diesel engines with no modifications required.

This batch of renewable diesel blend has been made from the first cargo of International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified HVO that has ever been delivered to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Allied Petroleum says the move is part of its commitment to supporting lower-emission transport solutions without sacrificing performance.

Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited is certified under the ISCC EU Scheme. ISCC’s mission is to reduce GHG emissions and establish sustainable production with certified, traceable supply chains from the origin to the final.

The launch was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the first shipment of R20 into the country, attended by HW Richardson Group chief executive Anthony Jones, Mobil Oil New Zealand chairman Wayne Ellery and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts.