Overview

• An Ifeu analysis commissioned by Deutsche Umwelthilfe labels HVO100 a “Mogelpackung,” arguing lifecycle emissions can rival or exceed fossil diesel once substitution effects are included.
• The fuel retailers’ association bft rejects the report as speculative modeling and urges expansion of certified local collection to secure sustainable feedstock.
• Critics point to scarce domestic used-oil supplies and significant imports, warning of misdeclared palm oil and added transport emissions.
• Germany’s environment agency estimates waste- and residue-based fuels can meet only about 1% of transport energy demand, bolstering calls to electrify cars and reserve HVO for harder-to-electrify sectors.
• HVO100 has been available since May 2024 at roughly 2,000 German stations and is used by operators such as Deutsche Bahn, while a 2023 BLE review cited up to 90% CO2 cuts under favorable assumptions.