The fleet, which comprises over 100 vehicles, is expected to be fully converted to the new biofuel by the end of March, after a successful trial of the fuel was conducted by the company last year.

In a statement, the company said that its fleet “is running as efficiently as ever, and there have been no adverse effects to the trucks that have transitioned.”

HVO is a high-quality renewable diesel alternative that can directly replace diesel without the need for engine alterations or upgrades. The fuel has a shelf life of around 10 years, compared to diesel’s one-year shelf life.

Recent improvements in HVO mean it now has the unique potential to sustainably power industrial facilities but without many of the performance, storage, or maintenance issues of previous biofuels.

The same statement by the company said: “In 2018, Ireland’s 136,000 HGVs accounted for 15% of transport energy, emitting 12 million tonnes CO2eq that must reduce to 6-7mt by 2030. While companies begin to implement long-term strategies, HVO offers a here-and-now solution.

One diesel-fuelled vehicle emits the same levels of CO2 as 12 HVO-fuelled vehicles. Haulage companies can also enjoy the stability in price of HVO; something that can not currently be said in the unpredictable market of traditional diesel. The use of HVO also reduces AdBlue consumption by 10% on average compared to vehicles using fossil-diesel.”