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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.