What is Altens?
Altens is the first French supplier of a wide range of sustainable and low‐carbon fuels and energies, designed to allow transport companies and industrials to achieve a huge reduction of their carbon footprint… By offering innovative alternative fuels such as Bio LNG, Biogas, Biofuels, recycled fuels, and green Hydrogen, Altens provides concrete solutions that support French agriculture and industry alike. The project not only serves as a supplier but as an accelerator of the energy transition, mixing state‐of‐the‐art technology with transparent traceability through the MyAltens tool. This unique approach helps track environmental information and supports companies in their climate strategy through a platform for traceability and governance.
Main Benefit: Accelerating the Energy Transition
Altens stands out by providing immediate solutions to accelerate decarbonization and reduce the carbon footprint across critical sectors. Key figures and facts include:
- PUR100 fuel: an agro‐fuel made from rapeseed oil that supports French agriculture with a CO2 reduction of -60%.
- PUR-XTL fuel: a synthetic biodiesel derived from used oils and fats that achieves a CO2 reduction of -90% and is 100% compatible with all diesel engines.
- PUR-BIOM fuel: versatile biofuels designed to reduce maritime transport emissions with CO2 reductions ranging from -60% up to -90%.
- PUR-BioGNV fuel: produced from agricultural co-products and agri-food residues, delivering a CO2 reduction of -80% to -90%.
- PUR-WATT fuel and PUR-H2 fuel: innovative solutions for heating, electricity networks, and the growing hydrogen ecosystem.
Innovative Solutions for Low-Carbon Fuels
The project emphasizes immediate solutions by supporting transport and industrial players in their journey towards sustainable energy solutions. Altens’ product range is broad and includes alternatives like PUR-ELEC, which even offers versatile charging solutions ranging from slow to high-power options for electric heavy trucks. Additionally, the portfolio covers PUR-SUN and other fuels that combine renewability with cutting-edge approaches, ensuring that companies can rely on a single supplier for a complete decarbonization strategy. This innovative mix is configured not only to reduce emissions but also to support economic and operational improvements in diverse sectors.
Decarbonization Tools and Services
Along with a diversified product range, Altens offers a suite of decision-making tools designed to optimize the path toward carbon neutrality. The CO2 Simulator allows companies to compare their carbon impact with and without biofuels, while the TCO2e Simulator provides a comprehensive view of cost versus emissions based on actual usage. One cannot overlook the Photovoltaic Canopy Simulator, tailored to estimate production and the carbon balance for photovoltaic projects. Services such as energy studies, technical support for retrofitting trucks, and detailed technical studies of storage and distribution needs reinforce transparency and traceability. Altens’ MyAltens tool enhances governance by tracking sustainable purchases and associated CO2 savings, ensuring that every step toward lowering the carbon footprint is documented and measurable.
Sustainable Energy Products for Every Sector
Altens’ commitment to sustainability is evident in its various energy products. PUR100 and PUR-XTL fuels come with significant CO2 reduction percentages of -60% and -90% respectively, ensuring that both agriculture and heavy industry benefit from lower emissions. The portfolio extends through PUR-BIOM, PUR-BioGNV, PUR-H2, PUR-ELEC, and PUR-WATT fuels, each catering to specific requirements—ranging from decarbonizing maritime transport to supporting heating and electricity networks with renewable fuel options. This array of fuels highlights Altens’ dedication to facilitating a seamless energy transition across multiple sectors, where every alternative fuel aligns with environmental goals.
Project Impact and SDGs
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by providing alternative fuels and innovative energy solutions.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – by supporting technical studies and infrastructure development for the energy transition.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – through lowering emissions and supporting sustainable industrial practices.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – via traceability tools and transparent certification processes.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by achieving significant CO2 reductions across various fuels.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – through collaborations with partners such as Astre, GART, and others, ensuring a collective impact on the energy transition.
Transparent Traceability and Future Growth
Altens not only supplies a comprehensive range of low-carbon fuels but also champions transparency through its MyAltens platform. This tool empowers companies to track their deliveries, monitor the carbon balance of their operations, and manage sustainability certifications—all within a user-friendly digital space. By connecting storage and distribution logistics with real-time data, Altens enhances visibility and accountability across the entire decarbonization process. The future growth of the initiative is driven by the collaborative efforts of transport companies, industrial operators, and eco-conscious partners aiming for a greener and more efficient energy landscape… This robust framework and the clear commitment to environmental progress seamlessly integrate innovative solutions into practical, everyday business operations, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
