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Mammoet announced it will begin using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel in Canada starting in the second quarter of 2025. The initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions in heavy lifting and transport operations.
HVO is a renewable diesel alternative made from vegetable oils and animal fats. According to Mammoet, it can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel. The company plans to use HVO100, made entirely from renewable raw materials, where possible. It is compatible with most diesel engines and can be integrated immediately with existing fuel systems.
In Canada, the transition will be supported by upgrades to Mammoet’s fueling infrastructure, including its network of fuel stations that service trucks, mobile cranes and self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs). The company said this change will also enable it to offer lower-emission solutions to customers.
“This is a significant step we are taking to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Pascal Eeken, improvement and innovation manager at Mammoet Europe. “By being the first large heavy lifting and transport company to commit to this new fuel at scale, we will drive down our emissions and showcase that we are also the market leader on this front.”
This initiative complements Mammoet’s other sustainability investments, including electric-powered SPMTs and battery-operated ring cranes.
More information is available at www.mammoet.com.
