Fuelling futures by investing in net zero emissions energy systems.

Decarbonisation is the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) output into the atmosphere through the adoption of low carbon energy sources. The ultimate goal of decarbonisation is to eliminate emissions produced by human activity.

Sustainable energy sources pose minimal risk to the environment and are infinite, in that they are renewable or can be replenished with relative ease.

Alternative fuels have been developed to reduce dependence on traditional fossil fuels, like petrol and diesel, and limit the impact on health and the environment. Rather than technologies like selective catalytic reduction (SCR) or fuel additives, which are designed to enhance the environmental performance of conventional diesel, alternative fuels seek more significant sustainability benefits through the use of greener energy sources, as well as production methods which result in cleaner emissions.

No matter what stage of your net-zero emissions journey you are at, or what your unique fuel priorities might be, Certas Energy are here to support you every step of the way. Through comprehensive analysis of the full fuel value chain, our experts can offer bespoke advice and recommendations to help identify unique opportunities to reduce costs, emissions and inefficiencies. So, your business can retain its competitive edge, sustainably. Get in touch to kick-start your energy transition journey.

There is no single way to overcome air quality issues and over-reliance on conventional fuels, but a wide-range of technologies are established – and emerging – that can support the transition to a low emission future. Readily-available alternative fuels can significantly – and instantly – reduce companies’ environmental impact and plug the net zero gap, without compromising operational performance. From helping to reduce harmful emissions, to making a lasting difference, we’ll guide you every step of the way, from now until 2050. Get in touch to get started.

Certas Energy offers drop-in high-performing diesel alternatives, including cleaner-burning, GTL Fuel (Gas-to-Liquid), as well as renewable diesel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

Want to learn more about the future of fuels, today? Check out our Alternative Guide to Navigating the New Energy Mix.

Alternative fuels do cost slightly more than conventional diesel but as demand and supply increases, the price difference will start to decrease. Given the withdrawal of red diesel allowances for many industries, alternative fuels are becoming more popular as a cleaner, compliant and convenient alternative to white diesel. They are also much cheaper to implement than other solutions, which require investment in infrastructure.

As HVO and GTL Fuel are both drop-in diesel alternatives they can be used without any modifications to vehicles or engines. This limits disruption to business operations, allowing you to sustain high levels of productivity and avoid a time-consuming or onerous fuel transition.

The benefits of HVO and GTL Fuel extend beyond sustainability. They both have a naturally low cold filter plugging point (CFPP) to (-30 degrees and -20°C respectively) and offer a longer shelf life to conventional diesel; up to 10 years for HVO and up to five years for GTL Fuel. HVO also offers improved combustion and GTL Fuel has better cold start performance. As neither contain FAME, they also avoid associated issues, such as machinery downtime caused by filter blockages and contamination.

Want to see GTL Fuel in action? Discover how the fuel helped a business drive down downtime in our case study

Electrification is crucial in the energy mix of the future. However, there are current limitations preventing it from being a feasible long-term option for wide-scale commercial use, such as insufficient battery range and lack of infrastructure. Therefore, it is not a fully formed solution for a zero-emissions future at present.