Cummins Utilizes HVO in Brazilian Hyperscale Data Center
Cummins is implementing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in a 60 MW hyperscale data center in Brazil, replacing conventional diesel. HVO is identified as a potential substitute for fossil diesel, but large-scale production in Brazil is still developing. Current obstacles include higher costs, limited renewable input supply, and regulatory challenges. HVO is already in use in various sectors, with companies like Petrobras and Stellantis adopting it in operations and testing. The transition aims to support decarbonization in critical energy generation.

Cummins is using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at a 60 MW hyperscale data center in Brazil, aiming to replace conventional diesel. HVO is recognized for its potential to fully substitute fossil diesel, but Brazil's large-scale production remains in its early stages.
Challenges include higher costs, limited renewable resources, and evolving regulations. HVO is already present in the Brazilian market, blended with fossil diesel, and utilized by companies such as Petrobras and Stellantis. The initiative supports decarbonization efforts in energy generation, with plans for gradual adoption of HVO in additional sites.




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