Specifications of HVO Fuel EN 15940
If you’re looking to switch from a traditional fossil fuel to a renewable alternative, HVO fuel is fully miscible with diesel, which means that you can make the switch today without having to make any upgrades or modifications to existing equipment.
You’ll be reducing the net GHG emissions of your fuel consumption by up to 90% and reducing the maintenance costs of storing your fuel, thanks to the fact that HVO is free from FAME. HVO has a low CFPP (-27°C) and contains zero aromatic, sulphur, or fossil content – providing exceptional cold weather performance and a clean burn.
If you’d like to reap the full benefits of HVO, we can uplift your old fuels and clean your tanks before resupplying you with HVO fuel.
We can supply as much HVO as you require within 24-48 hours, thanks to our vast network of fuel depots and stock stored onsite. To view the specifications of our renewable fuel, take a look at the table below.
HVO fuel specifications
HVO is suitable for any application powered by diesel, and it exceeds the performance of diesel fuel in many areas, such as cold-weather performance. You can view the full specifications below.
| Parameter | Units | Test Method | Specification | Typical Value |
| Appearance | – | ASTM D4176-2 | Clear and bright | Clear and bright |
| Density | kg/l | EN ISO 12185 | 0.770 – 0.790 | 0.780 |
| Viscosity | cSt | EN ISO 3104 | 2.0 – 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Sulphur content | mg/kg | EN ISO 20884 | 5 max | <5 |
| Flash point | °C | EN ISO 2719 | 61 min | >70 |
| Cold filter plugging point – Summer | °C | EN 116 | -15 max | <-15 |
| Cold filter plugging point – Winter | °C | EN 116 | -34 max | <-34 |
| Ash content | % m/m | EN ISO 6245 | 0.001 max | <0.001 |
| Initial boiling point | oC | EN ISO 3405 | 180 min | >180 |
| Recovered at 250°C | % v/v | EN ISO 3405 | <65 | <20 |
| Recovered at 350°C | % v/v | EN ISO 3405 | 85 min | >98 |
| 95% recovered at | °C | EN ISO 3405 | 360 max | >95 |
| Cetane number | – | EN 15195 | 70 min | 80 |
| Cetane index | – | EN ISO 4264 | 70 min | 80 |
| Cold filter plugging point | °C | EN 116 | -15 to -34 | Meets EN 15940 Grade E requirements |
| Carbon residue (on 10% distillation residue) | % m/m | EN ISO 10370 | 0.1 max | <0.01 |
| Oxidation stability | g/m3 | EN ISO 12205 | 25 max | <5 |
| Copper strip corrosion (3hr/50°C) | – | EN ISO 2160 | 1 max | 1a |
| Net heat of combustion | MJ/kg | ASTM D4809 | 42 min | 44 |
| Particulate matter | mg/kg | EN 12662 | 10 max | <1 |
| Lubricity/HFRR | μm | EN ISO 12156-1 | 400 max | 350 |
| Lubricity/ SL BOCLE | g | ASTM D6078 | – | >3500 |
| Renewable diesel | % v/v | – | 100 | 100 |
| Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) | % v/v | – | 0 | 0 |
| Total aromatics | % m/m | EN 12916 | 1 max | <1 |
| Polycyclic aromatics (PAH) | % v/v | SS 155116 | 0.02 max | <0.02 |
| Biogenic carbon by C14 | % m/m | ASTM A6866 A&C/EN16640A | 96% min | >96% |
*This specification is not a guarantee. We reserve the right to alter the specifications without notice.
We recommend contacting your OEM or dealership directly to confirm that your particular engine is suitable to operate with HVO. Beesley Fuels’ HVO fuel complies with BS EN 15940, being the British Standard for paraffinic diesel fuel, which is a new generation of cleaner transport fuel for use in road vehicles.
If your vehicle is still within the manufacturer’s warranty or if you have taken out mechanical breakdown insurance, we recommend you check with the manufacturer or insurer that use of our product will not affect your cover. We cannot be held responsible for any issues with your vehicle connected to its age or pre-existing condition.
Further HVO fuel resources
Whether you’re looking for answers to your questions or you want to learn more about the benefits, check out our range of resources below to help you fully understand the renewable fuel.
- HVO fuel EN 15940 & ASTM D975 specifications (PDF format)
- HVO fuel (product page)
- HVO fuel FAQs
- Carbon Calculator
