When your boiler, furnace, or stationary engine doesn't need automotive-grade diesel, industrial diesel delivers reliable energy at a lower cost. 5–15% savings over EN 590 road diesel. Bulk supply across the UAE.
Industrial diesel occupies the space between automotive diesel and heavy fuel oil in the petroleum product spectrum. It is a middle distillate or light residual fuel designed for applications where the premium specifications of EN 590 road diesel are not required — and where the associated premium price is not justified.
This fuel is formulated for: industrial boilers producing steam or hot water, process furnaces and kilns, stationary diesel engines (where the manufacturer permits), thermal oil heaters, drying operations, and large-scale space heating. It is NOT suitable for on-road vehicles, high-speed engines, or any application requiring tight control of cetane, sulfur, or distillation range.
Industrial diesel typically costs 5–15% less than EN 590 automotive diesel. For a facility consuming 50,000 litres/month for heating, that's AED 30,000–90,000+ annual savings compared to using road diesel.
| Parameter | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Density at 15°C | 840–880 kg/m³ |
| Sulfur Content | 500–5,000 ppm (0.05–0.50% m/m) — lower sulfur available on request |
| Flash Point | ≥ 60°C (typical 65–80°C) |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C | 2.0–11.0 mm²/s depending on grade |
| Pour Point | -6°C to +15°C depending on grade |
| Carbon Residue | ≤ 0.35% m/m (on 10% distillation residue) |
| Ash Content | ≤ 0.02% m/m |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.25% v/v |
| Sediment | ≤ 0.05% m/m |
| Calorific Value (Gross) | 45–46 MJ/kg (typical) |
| Distillation IBP | ~180–250°C |
| Distillation T90 | ~350–390°C |
| Appearance | Light to medium amber, clear to slightly hazy |
| Relevant Standards | ASTM D396 (Grades No. 1-D, 2-D, 4-D), BS 2869, or as agreed |
* We supply industrial diesel to the specific quality requirements of your equipment. Contact our technical team to discuss the optimal grade for your application.
Steam boilers for manufacturing processes, district heating, laundry operations, food processing, textile mills, and chemical plants. Cleaner than HFO, no pre-treatment required.
Cement kilns (start-up / supplementary firing), brick and ceramic kilns, metal heat-treating furnaces, glass melting furnaces, asphalt drying drums.
Slow-speed and medium-speed diesel engines for power generation, water pumping, or mechanical drive — where the manufacturer's specs do not require automotive-grade diesel (generally <1,000 RPM).
Indirect heating systems (thermal oil circulated through a diesel-fired heater) common in chemical, textile, and food industries — an ideal cost-saving application for industrial diesel.
Large-scale space heating for warehouses, factories, greenhouses, and temporary structures — using industrial diesel-fired hot air generators or radiant heaters.
Blendstock for fuel oil viscosity adjustment, flushing and cleaning fuel for engine testing and commissioning, emergency backup fuel for dual-fuel industrial facilities.
Industrial diesel is typically 5–15% less expensive than EN 590 automotive diesel per litre. For a facility consuming 50,000 litres/month:
These savings go directly to the bottom line — with no changes required to your existing diesel storage or handling infrastructure.
Industrial diesel may slightly increase filter/nozzle maintenance frequency. The savings typically far outweigh the incremental maintenance cost.
If your facility operates under an environmental permit with sulfur emission limits, verify that the industrial diesel sulfur level is compliant. Lower-sulfur grades available.
Industrial diesel can be stored in the same tanks and handled with the same equipment as automotive diesel. No infrastructure changes typically required.
Tell us about your boiler, furnace, or industrial application. We'll recommend the optimal fuel grade and provide a competitive quotation.
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