ORLEN launches HVO100 pilot in Slovakia
- Pilot HVO100 sale started at an ORLEN station in Bratislava to test demand and network readiness before wider rollout.
- HVO100 is compatible with most modern diesel engines and available to passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles without infrastructure changes.
- The fuel is produced by hydrotreatment from renewable feedstocks including used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats and food-processing residues, with lifecycle GHG savings depending on feedstock and pathway.
- ORLEN has operated in Slovakia since 2019 with 102 service stations and runs a retail network of more than 3.5 thousand service stations across seven European countries; HVO100 is already sold at selected sites in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Pilot launch in Slovakia
ORLEN has launched HVO100 sales in Slovakia with a pilot at an ORLEN service station in Bratislava. The pilot is intended to assess market demand, customer needs and the operational readiness of the network before a broader rollout.
Product compatibility
HVO100 is offered to both passenger cars and heavy‑duty vehicles and is compatible with most modern diesel engines, providing a lower‑emission alternative to conventional diesel without requiring changes to refuelling infrastructure or vehicle modifications.
Feedstocks and emissions
The fuel is produced via hydrotreatment of renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, animal fats and residues from the food processing industry. Depending on the feedstocks and the production pathway, HVO100 can deliver a lower greenhouse‑gas footprint over its lifecycle.
Market presence and network upgrades
HVO100 is already available at selected ORLEN stations in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. ORLEN has been present in Slovakia since 2019 and operates 102 service stations there; the group manages a retail network of more than 3.5 thousand stations across seven European countries and is investing in non‑fuel offerings and infrastructure upgrades, including photovoltaic installations, heat recovery systems and electric‑vehicle charging.
Source: ORLEN
