Whitegate pumps renewable diesels

CONOCO-PHILLIPS, the international energy giant that owns the Whitegate refinery, has begun commercial production of renewable diesel fuel for the Irish market at the Cork facility.

According to the company, it is producing 1,000 barrels — or 150,000 litres — of renewable diesel per day, which is designed for sale into the Irish market.

The company is producing the fuel by using soybean and other vegetable oils to produce renewable diesel fuel that meets current EU standards.