To meet the stringent Euro IV and Euro V emission standards for trucks and buses engines, most heavy-duty diesel vehicle manufacturers use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, which reduces, by approximately 85%, nitrogen oxide emissions by converting NOx molecules into steam and nitrogen through a reaction with urea in the exhaust system. The urea is contained in a water-based solution known as AdBlue.

Following tests at three pilot filling stations in Germany, Total has inaugurated the first French service station marketing urea, near Lyon. Total will supply AdBlue through a network of 400 own-branded retail outlets and AS24-branded truck service stations in Europe within three years. AdBlue will also be available in bulk loads, intermediate bulk containers and cans.

The sale of AdBlue is part of Total’s long-standing commitment to reducing emissions. The Group tests and develops automotive fuels that provide consumers with real-world solutions to environmental, air quality and fuel efficiency issues. Examples include Excellium fuels, biofuels and LPG. Total is also working with carmakers to jointly develop ever cleaner, more efficient engine technologies.