Forecourt retailer Circle K is opening three new milesBIO HVO100 locations across its network nationwide, bringing to eight the total number of locations where customers can now get the fossil-free biofuel.
MilesBIO HVO100 is a completely fossil-free biofuel made from waste, by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption from the food industry and can be used to power diesel vehicles.
HVO alternative diesel offers an up to 90% reduction in carbon emissions over regular diesel.
The three new milesBIO HVO100 pumps are located at Circle K Monaghan, City North on the M1 and Kill South on the M7/N7 in Co Kildare.
The fuel is also available at Circle K's Dublin Port forecourt, the Circle K site on the M8 at Cashel in Co Tipperary; Circle K's outlet on the M9 in Rathcrogue, Co Carlow; the Circle K on the M8 at Gortore, Fermoy in Co. Cork and Circle K Express in Lifford in Co Donegal.
The company also said it has plans for two additional sites to be unveiled in the coming months.
Circle K said that through the introduction of milesBIO HVO100, it is supporting businesses with fleet operations in reducing their carbon emissions.
Companies such as cooking oil supplier Frylite Solutions, freight and logistics operator DFDS, and Musgraves MarketPlace have all now partnered with Circle K and introduced milesBIO HVO100 to their operations to reduce emissions across their respective fleets.
Circle K's own logistics fleet, responsible for over 1,000 truck deliveries weekly, is now running entirely on HVO.
The company said this has resulted in a reduction of up to 90% in carbon emissions for all fuel deliveries across the network, contributing significantly to the country's carbon reduction targets.
Jonathan Diver, Senior Director Fuel at Circle K Ireland, said the company is committed to supporting its business customers in their efforts to reduce carbon emissions through innovative sustainable fuel solutions.
"Since we introduced milesBIO HVO100 to the Irish market in 2022, we have collaborated closely with numerous commercial partners, including industry leaders like Musgrave, Stobart Logistics and, more recently, Frylite Solutions and DFDS, and we are already seeing the impact of milesBIO HVO100 on their respective operations," he said.
Mr Diver said that HVO remains a key investment priority for Circle K as it aims to expand its presence with new locations in 2024.
"To this end, we have allocated over €2m this year towards both ongoing and upcoming projects, and to enhance storage facilities at our terminals," he added.
