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How much energy is in a gallon of waste vegetable oil derived fuel?

By March 25, 2013October 18th, 2023No Comments

Lifecycle Renewables produces a renewable diesel derived from waste vegetable oil.  Our renewable diesel fuel (called LR100) has an energy content of about 95% of a gallon of diesel.  This means LR100 contains more energy than the other commercially available biofuel, biodiesel.  Biodiesel typically has an energy content of about 90% of a gallon of diesel.

Each time a gallon of LR100 is used instead of (nearly) a gallon of diesel, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, according to an EPA study.