Biofuels for Rail and Marine Today

Historically over-the-road trucking has traditionally been the predominant segment to utilize biodiesel and renewable diesel. Watch the video below to learn why the rail and marine segments are markets with opportunities for growth.

Lower carbon intensity liquid fuels viable solution

Both the marine and rail industries have carbon reduction goals, which have resulted in demand for lower carbon intensity solutions that can be adopted at various points of a customer’s fuel journey. Biodiesel and renewable diesel are direct replacement fuel options that typically don’t require infrastructure changes, engine upgrades or replacements.

Adoption of lower carbon intensity fuels is key in making gradual progress towards these goals, especially because of the possibility for biodiesel and renewable diesel to be integrated into operations immediately.

Over the next two to three years, many of the Class 1 railroads will likely be making efforts to reduce their carbon emissions — they're starting to buy both biodiesel and renewable diesel in volumes to help meet industry targets.

Chevron across your fuel journey

Chevron brings layered advantages to customers, ensuring they are supported throughout their fuel journey by working to find individual approaches that work for each customer.

“One of the advantages of working with Chevron is our ability to be agile,” Jon Scharingson, director of strategic initiatives at Chevron, said. “Whether you are looking for biodiesel, renewable diesel, petroleum diesel, or all three, we offer it to our customers and help them determine what blend level will work best for their business and goals.”

With nine biorefineries — eight traditional and one renewable diesel — Chevron works to maintain a reliable supply for customers. Each facility upholds strict quality standards, ensuring fuels perform smoothly in customer equipment. Interested in integrating lower carbon intensity fuels into your rail or marine fleet? Contact our sales team today.