Clean running in Chester

25 November 2021

The grounds department at Chester University are running petrol powered equipment on an alkylate petrol to reduce emissions and lower their carbon footprint while maintaining a number of wildlife and biodiversity projects around the campus.

Grounds and gardens coordinator Dan Cristofoli said: “We have been progressively switching some of our fleet over to battery powered equipment to reduce our carbon footprint. However, there are some items which are difficult to substitute.” 

The Aspen alkylate petrol is virtually free from benzene, as well as sulphur and many other hydrocarbons meaning it burns 99% cleaner than ordinary petrol, according to Anglo American Oil Co which distributes the product in the UK. 

“We made the switch at the start of the growing season and straight away discovered the convenience and time-savings associated with having the Aspen fuel delivered by the pallet directly to our site,” added Dan. 

“As we head towards the winter months, another benefit is Aspen’s extended shelf-life. We can continue to run equipment and then put it into storage and not have to worry about it clogging up, causing problems when we come to use it again in the new year.” 

Aspen is available for two and four-stroke engines. 

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