🌿 Early Adopters Since 2012

Renewable Fuels

From NYC heating oil mandates to maritime HVO bunker fuel — SVE leads the NY Harbor's transition to cleaner energy.

R20
NYC Mandate — SVE Ready
HVO
Maritime Bunker Compliant
IMO
2020 & EU ETS Standards
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Renewable Fuel Types
NYC Heating Oil

R10 & R20 ULSHO — blending ahead of the mandate

New York City's heating oil regulations require an increasing percentage of renewable content in every gallon sold. SVE has been ahead of the curve since the earliest mandates, developing deep expertise in sourcing, blending, and delivering compliant product.

  • R10 blends — 10% renewable content, ULSHO base
  • R20 blends — 20% renewable content, current mandate
  • Biodiesel (FAME) and renewable diesel (HVO/RD) sourcing
  • Blendstock quality management and chemistry verification
  • Terminal blending operations across multiple NYC positions
Current NYC Requirement
R20 Minimum
20% renewable content per gallon of heating oil sold
SVE Capability
R10 → R100
Full blend range from compliant to pure renewable
Feedstock Sources
Domestic + Global
Rail from mid-continent, barge from international producers
Maritime

HVO bunker fuel for regulatory-compliant shipping

As IMO 2020 sulfur regulations and EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) requirements reshape the maritime fuel market, vessel operators face increasing pressure to adopt lower-emission alternatives. SVE's HVO bunker fuel program provides a drop-in solution.

  • Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) — drop-in diesel replacement
  • Up to 90% lifecycle CO₂ reduction vs. conventional VLSFO
  • IMO 2020 sulfur compliant — no engine modification required
  • EU ETS cost offset analysis for vessel operators
  • FuelEU Maritime compliance pathway planning
  • NY Harbor barge delivery to vessel
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CO₂ Reduction
Up to 90%
Lifecycle emissions vs. conventional marine fuel
Compliance
IMO · EU ETS · FuelEU
All major maritime emission frameworks
Delivery Method
Barge-to-Vessel
NY Harbor STS transfer capability
Fuel Types

Our renewable product suite

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HVO — Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil

A paraffinic renewable diesel produced through hydroprocessing of vegetable oils and animal fats. Superior cold-flow properties, higher cetane, and fully drop-in compatible. SVE's preferred renewable for high-blend and maritime applications.

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Renewable Diesel (RD)

Chemically identical to petroleum diesel, renewable diesel offers seamless blending without infrastructure modification. Sourced domestically via rail and from global producers via barge through SVE's established trade network.

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Biodiesel (FAME)

Fatty Acid Methyl Ester biodiesel for R10 and R20 heating oil blending. SVE maintains relationships with domestic producers and verifies feedstock quality and ASTM D6751 compliance through ISO-certified inspection partners.

Regulatory Landscape

Navigating the compliance
environment with you

NYC

Local Law 119

NYC's phased heating oil renewable mandate. SVE manages compliant R10/R20 ULSHO blend supply for distributors serving the five boroughs.

IMO

IMO 2020

Global 0.5% sulfur cap for marine fuels. HVO provides compliant, low-emission alternative to VLSFO with no scrubber investment required.

EU

EU ETS

European Emissions Trading System now covers shipping. SVE provides break-even analysis for HVO adoption versus carbon allowance purchase costs.

2025

FuelEU Maritime

Phased GHG intensity reductions for vessels calling EU ports from 2025 onward. SVE maps HVO compliance pathways for affected vessel operators.

Ready to source renewable fuel?

Whether you need R20 heating oil blends or HVO bunker fuel for maritime compliance, SVE has the supply chain and expertise to deliver.

Contact the Renewables Team →