Diesel Fuel EN590

Diesel Fuel EN590 describes the physical properties that all automotive diesel fuel must meet if it is to be sold in the European Union, Croatia, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. Diesel Fuel EN590 had been introduced along with the European emission standards. With each of its revisions the Diesel Fuel EN590 had been adapted to lower the sulphur content of diesel fuel – since 2007 this is called ultra low sulphur diesel as the former function of sulphur as a lubricant is absent (and needs to be replaced by additives).

The quality of European diesel fuels is specified by the Diesel Fuel EN590 standard. While these specifications not are mandatory, they are observed by all fuel suppliers in Europe. Diesel Fuel EN590 is intended for application in diesel engines. Diesel motor fuel quality meets the requirements of European Standard EN590. For operation in the conditions of a temperate climate following marks of Diesel Fuel EN590 are offered: Grade C – limiting filterability temperature -5 ° C; Grade D – limiting filterability temperature -10 ° C; Grade E – limiting filterability temperature – 15 ° C; Grade F – limiting filterability temperature -20 ° C. The entire volume of produced diesel fuel quality meets the requirements for fuels for vehicles of Euro 5 and Euro 6.

Low sulfur content in Diesel Fuel EN590 reduces emissions of sulfur oxides into the atmosphere, which is especially important for for inhabitants of big cities. Certain EU countries may apply higher standards or require faster transition. For example, Germany implemented a tax incentive of per litre of “sulphur free” fuel (both gasoline and diesel) containing less than 10 ppm. Similar measures have been enacted in most of the Nordic countries, Benelux, Ireland and the United Kingdom to encourage early adoption of the 10 ppm fuel standard.

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