Reduce Your Emissions
An Alternative to Fossil Diesel
Support the decarbonization of your transport with a biofuel derived from rapeseed.
Choose Another Energy Source
A Plant-Based Fuel
Made from rapeseed oil, B100 gives a new purpose to agricultural resources.
Evolve Your Fleet
For B100-Compatible Engines
Integrate B100 into your operations with vehicles approved for its use.
Simplify Your Transition
Altens Supports You
From fleet assessment to supply, benefit from support tailored to your needs.
How B100
is Made
01
Rapeseed
France is the leading European producer of rapeseed, neck-and-neck with Germany and ahead of Poland. Europe is the world’s leading producer (over 21.5 million tons), ahead of Canada and China. Rapeseed is an essential break crop and a vital culture for the balance of a farm. It is generally grown in rotation with wheat, barley, or sometimes corn every 4 to 5 years on the same plot.
02
Crushing
Crushing is a grinding operation for oil extraction. Oil production generates 44% oil and 56% oil cake. Rapeseed oil cake is used in livestock feed due to its protein content, representing a good alternative to imported meal.
03
Transformation into Biodiesel
Biodiesel production requires transesterification (or esterification) of the oil to result in rapeseed oil methyl ester + B100. This technique consists of transforming the oil’s triglycerides into methyl esters. More specifically, transesterification is a chemical process that removes glycerol from vegetable oils. It is a very widespread process in Europe: 5 plants in France and over 35 in other European countries have been producing rapeseed biodiesel for more than 10 years.
04
Distribution
Europe produces more than 5 million m3 of B100, of which 1.4 million m3 is produced by France. Altens is committed to promoting the use of alternative fuels like PUR100 (B100). We implement optimal logistics across France by developing PUR100 storage sites along strategic routes (currently 5 distribution storage sites cover the country).
05
On the Road!
Today, Renault Trucks, Volvo, MAN, and Scania offer B100-compatible EURO 6 vehicles. Either the vehicle is purchased new with B100 approval, or the vehicle is made B100-compatible after modification at a dealership with a “retrofit” kit covered by Altens. B100 vehicles benefit from exceptional tax depreciation upon purchase, from 40 to 60% depending on the vehicle’s GVWR.
B100 in Pictures
Discover the manufacturing process and uses of B100
YouTube: Etienne Valtel
The Advantages
of B100
A plant-based fuel to support the energy transition of your fleet.
Plant-Based Origin
A biofuel made from rapeseed oil to reduce your reliance on fossil diesel.
Valued Co-products
The processing of seeds also produces oil cake used in animal feed.
Adapted to Your Activity
A solution for B100-compatible vehicles that integrates into your transport operations.
Altens Support
Project monitoring, from the assessment of your needs to fuel supply.
Ready to Switch
to B100?
Our teams support you in studying your fleet’s compatibility and building a supply solution adapted to your business.
