Biodiesel Quality Report 2022

To avert the greatest consequences of climate change and to keep the global temperature increase as low as possible, it is essential to switch to climate-friendly fuels immediately and to use all available options. One of these options is the use of biodiesel in the transport sector. The Biodiesel Quality Report 2022 of the AGQM (Association Quality Management Biodiesel), which has now been published, shows that biodiesel from Germany and Austria is available in excellent quality for use as a pure fuel or for higher blends. This means that significant savings in greenhouse gas emissions are already possible today and in existing fleets.

One of the most important tasks of AGQM is to carry out unannounced sampling at biodiesel producers and traders. In this process, samples are taken from the current production and checked for their composition. Since 2002, tests have been carried out at least three times a year throughout Germany and Austria. The results are then published in the Biodiesel Quality Report.

In 66 analysed samples with a total of 1,254 test points, only one violation of the acceptance limit was detected in 2022. This reflects the superior quality of the biodiesel produced by AGQM members in Germany and Austria. The unique quality of biodiesel is particularly evident in the especially low levels of ash forming constituents and sulphur. These can be critical for use in vehicles and for the environment. "With the contents found, the use of higher blends or as a pure fuel in the heavy-duty sector can be classified as unproblematic. In particular, the risk of soap and ash formation can be significantly reduced with AGQM biodiesel," says Dr Richard Wicht, Managing Director at AGQM.

The detailed Biodiesel Quality Report 2022 and an overview table of the individual parameters can be downloaded from the “Quality” section of the AGQM homepage.