Global Partners launches Connecticut’s first renewable diesel service

Global Partners is making renewable diesel available at the East Haven terminal.
This marks the first time this eco-friendly fuel has been accessible in Connecticut.
Global’s renewable diesel offering is a pathway for the state to achieve its climate goals and is a significant advancement in the company’s diverse fuel options for customers looking to reduce their environmental impact.
“Offering renewable diesel to our commercial customers underscores the importance of supporting sustainable practices and reducing carbon footprints,” said John McCusker, Global Partners vice-president of wholesale marketing.
“This innovative fuel burns cleaner, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality. We’ve been an early adopter and supplier of this ‘green fuel,’ and we are proud to provide it to the communities where we live and serve.”
“Using lower-carbon fuels for on-site equipment is part of our commitment to sustainability at Tilcon Connecticut,” said Carolina Cavalcante, president, Tilcon Connecticut, Inc.
“Many of our work vehicles now run on renewable diesel, and this is helping us decarbonise our operations. Improved access to a reliable and locally available supply of this fuel is a welcome development.”
Renewable diesel matches the specifications of petroleum diesel and is compatible with current diesel engines and storage tanks without any modifications, making it a seamless transition for the transportation industry, improving engine performance, mileage and maintenance.
Global Partners introduced renewable diesel to its north-east terminal assets over a year ago and has since become one of the largest suppliers of renewable diesel in the Northeast.
Its offering of renewable diesel in East Haven marks the fifth terminal location in the north-east where it has made the cleaner fuel available for distribution to customers.