Since May 2024, paraffinic diesel fuel has been available at public gas stations in Germany in accordance with the 10th BImSchV. Paraffinic diesel fuels—in particular hydrogenated vegetable oils (HVO) derived from sustainable biogenic raw materials—can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil diesel. As such, they make an important contribution to climate protection in both the existing vehicle fleet and in new internal combustion engines. Although HVO is already available as a „drop-in“ fuel, there remains a need for more in-depth fundamental knowledge to fully exploit its potential.
May 20, 2026 | Research
Project Launch: KäTDiPa
To this end, the BMWE is funding the research project Low-Temperature and Turbidity Behavior of Diesel Fuels Containing Sustainable, Paraffinic Components. The project will begin on June 1, 2026, and will run for 30 months.
The goal is to fill key gaps in knowledge regarding the cold-weather properties and emulsion formation of paraffinic diesel fuels. To this end, experimental studies are being conducted using a broad range of fuel matrices. In the area of low-temperature properties of paraffin-rich diesel fuels, the CFBT method will be systematically tested, and its potential for ensuring the operability of vehicles and technical equipment—such as emergency power generators, generators, and construction machinery—will be evaluated.
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This project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy pursuant to a resolution of the German Bundestag (IGF Project 01IF25116N).
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