Background
Worldwide, energy policy makers are increasingly keen to move away from petroleum-based fuels to more diverse and renewable sources of energy for reasons of environmental protection, energy security and continued economic development.
This workshop proposes to develop a specification for liquid fuel from virgin oils (mainly of vegetable origin) that are optimized in terms of base product and pressing process. The fuels are intended for (adapted) heavy duty or multi-fuel diesel engines and can be produced, treated and used locally without large investments. The idea is to specify several classes for at least two different emission requirements, also applying outside Europe, and where applicable two classes for fuels with different additive packages that may also be used in captive fleets.
CEN Workshop Agreement
The CWA will be usable on a voluntary basis for engine clearance, fuel acceptance and where necessary fuelling station allowance, supporting both local regulations and international trade.
CEN Workshop status
After six meeting the Workshop has completed its activities and published:
CWA 16379:2011 - Fuels and biofuels - Pure plant oil fuel for diesel engine concepts - Requirements and test methods
Approved Business Plan
Contact points
CEN Workshop Chairman
Mr Georg Gruber
Vereinigte Werkstätten für Pflanzenöltechnologie (VWP)
CEN Workshop Secretariat
NEN Energy Resources
Mr Ortwin Costenoble
PO Box 5059
NL-2600 GB Delft
Tel: + 31 (0)15 269 03 26
E-mail
CEN Management Center
Ms Maitane Olabarria Uzquiano
Programme Manager
Sustainability & Services
Avenue Marnix 17
B-1000 Brussels
Tel: + 32 2 550 09 92
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