Aggreko, a global energy solutions provider, has announced a major step toward sustainability by replacing diesel with biofuel at four of its U.S. locations. The company has switched to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at its North American headquarters in Pearland, Texas, as well as at facilities in New Iberia, Louisiana; San Francisco, California; and Los Angeles, California.
By using HVO instead of diesel, Aggreko has reduced carbon emissions from these sites by up to 60%.
The change affects all internal fuel needs at the four service centers. HVO is now being used to power forklifts, service vehicles, and for generator testing and maintenance. These are critical daily operations at the sites, where technicians ensure that equipment is ready for customer use.
Aggreko’s generators can run on both diesel and biofuel. This allows technicians to test machines with HVO, even if the customer plans to use diesel. This flexibility gives Aggreko a practical way to cut its carbon footprint without disrupting service.
“One of the great benefits of our diesel power solutions is that all of them can run on biofuels like HVO,” said Todd Aston, Regional Vice President of Sustainability at Aggreko. “Our service centers are the perfect place to show customers how effective this switch can be. By using HVO instead of diesel, we’ve cut CO2 emissions by up to 60%. It’s a major step, and we’re proud to lead the industry in making this kind of change.”
Aggreko plans to expand the initiative. More U.S. service centers are set to replace diesel with HVO for internal operations in the near future.
This biofuel transition is part of Aggreko’s broader Energizing Change sustainability campaign. Other measures in the campaign include installing rooftop solar panels to help service centers run entirely on renewable electricity.
The move signals Aggreko’s long-term commitment to lowering emissions and adopting cleaner energy practices across its global operations.
