Turner Construction Company is using renewable diesel on several pilot projects, including major data centers. These pilot projects provide valuable data and demonstrate renewable diesel’s effectiveness across diverse climates and project types. This effort is part of the company’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 across project sites and offices.
Renewable diesel, often referred to as hydrotreated vegetable oil in its most common form, is produced from renewable resources such as animal fats, used cooking oils and plant-based feedstocks. Unlike biodiesel, renewable diesel is chemically identical to petroleum diesel, making it compatible with existing diesel engines without modifications. This compatibility enables an easy transition and immediate impact on carbon reduction.
“Renewable diesel is a steppingstone to Turner’s carbon reduction roadmap. It’s a straightforward switch that requires no change in our existing equipment or the operators’ experience,” said Abigail Roberts P.E., sustainability jobsite carbon and water program manager at Turner. “We hope our positive experience inspires broader adoption. We will also continue to work with equipment manufacturers as they work to develop more sustainable construction equipment.”
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