Port of Tacoma adopts renewable diesel “R99”

Since May, the Port of Tacoma has been using a renewable diesel known as R99—a fuel that can be used in any diesel engine without needing equipment upgrades. The “99” in R99 indicates that the fuel is 99% renewable.

“You just make the choice today, put it in your tank, and you’re on your way to reducing your carbon footprint,” noted Laura Yellig, President and CEO of Petrocard, one of the largest fuel distributors in the Northwest.

Although R99 is produced from materials similar to biodiesel,...

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