Certas Energy opens HVO-only bunker in Birmingham

The bunker, which debuted at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit last month, is the first of its kind in the country, and marks a significant investment by Certas Energy in new tanks and equipment. The company said the investment is in response to market readiness and local need and pointed to recent RHA research as evidence. The survey found that 65% of larger HGV fleets with over 100 vehicles are either using or plan to use low-carbon fuels within the next five years.

The Tyseley bunker, which is now open for fleet operators, is the latest addition to Certas Energy's national network of more than 15 sites supplying HVO at the pump. Over the past year, the company has supplied 3.2 million litres of HVO to fuel more than 30,000 HGVs across the UK. Andrew Goodwin, Certas Energy head of fuel cards, said: "To support the industry in meeting net zero targets, the use of reliable drop-in biofuels like HVO are essential as a medium-term solution, helping to cut carbon emissions by up to 90%.6.

"For example, the adoption of HVO in local authority refuse vehicles and the nearby container railhead present an opportunity to establish an additional HVO supply location and strengthen decarbonisation achievements. "By investing in the Tyseley Bunker, we're not just opening a new site, we're providing a blueprint that can be replicated across the UK's freight corridors."

Certas Energy recently supported an HVO trial at DP World, where four hauliers tested both at-the-pump and bulk-delivered refuelling methods.

The company said the trial was a success, demonstrating that HVO can be integrated seamlessly into existing fleet operations and cut carbon emissions without the need for vehicle modifications.

Certas Energy customers can access the bunker at Tyseley Energy Park, as well as all others in the network, using their Certas Energy Fuel Card and through the secure, fraud-proof FuelTapp digital platform.