TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH

What TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH does

TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH is a Hamburg-based German HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) renewable diesel fuel distributor founded in 2013, operating as the self-described German HVO pioneer. The company supplies HVO100 — a paraffinic drop-in replacement for fossil diesel produced via hydrotreatment of biological residues and waste materials (UCO, POME, tall oils, acid oils) under processes such as Neste NexBTL — to commercial B2B fleet operators. It markets both the Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ brand (as a certified dealer) and the historical C.A.R.E. Diesel® proprietary brand, both certified to DIN EN 15940 and ISCC standards. The company bundles physical fuel delivery (free destination, "frei Abladestelle") with a proprietary Digitales Nachweissystem that provides revision-secure (revisionssicher) end-to-end traceability of greenhouse gas savings from raw material to end-customer delivery, supporting CSRD and CVD compliance reporting. Operations are anchored by a Hamburg headquarters (Poststraße 33) and a Haupttanklager (main tank farm) in Duisburg, with expanded logistics reach following a December 2024 strategic partnership under which GST GmbH acquired a 33% equity stake.

The company targets enterprise and mid-market commercial fleet operators in four verticals: transport/logistics/motorsport (primary), industrial and factory logistics, construction and mobile refueling, and public transport/airports. Named reference customers include Deutsche Bahn Cargo (which consumed 26 million liters of HVO and saved ~75,000 t CO₂e between July 2022 and 2024, winning the UIC Sustainability Impact Award 2024) and Eisenwerk Brühl (which replaced 580,000 liters/year of fossil diesel with HVO100 across 60+ vehicles). Pricing is negotiated per customer and per volume, with the HVO premium justified by documented greenhouse gas reduction of up to 90% (minimum 70% guaranteed under RED EU/2018/2001).

TOOL-FUEL is a private GmbH led by two Managing Directors (Geschäftsführer), Alexander Stöhr and Jörg Hartmut Knaak. With only 6 employees, it operates a lean sales-led model combining direct enterprise field sales, a digital inquiry funnel, and thought-leadership marketing (LinkedIn, YouTube, podcast partnerships, trade shows including bauma 2022, and earned media including a Handelsblatt feature). Strategic positioning is reinforced by the 2024 German Brand Award (Logistics and Infrastructure) and the 2026 UmweltPartner Hamburg certification. The GST GmbH partnership has expanded access to international supply chains and volume capacity, positioning the company for the broader German HVO100 market that opened with the 2024 road-traffic approval.

Name

TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH

Legal name

TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH

Website

https://toolfuel.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH is a Hamburg-based German HVO100 renewable diesel fuel distributor founded in 2013, supplying commercial fleet operators with Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ and a proprietary digital sustainability documentation system for CSRD/CVD reporting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Diesel Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Biofuel Distribution & Fuel Marketing (Wholesale/Retail) (EUAAAHAI)

Keywords

• Renewable diesel fuel
• HVO100 distribution
• Sustainability certification
• Fleet decarbonization
• Paraffinic diesel

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HVO100 Fuel Product Sales: TOOL-FUEL sells HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil / XTL) renewable diesel as a physical product to commercial B2B customers. The product is priced above fossil diesel, with the premium justified by documented, recognized greenhouse gas reduction. Pricing is negotiated per customer and delivery volume. TOOL-FUEL also sells Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ as a certified dealer, and previously sold C.A.R.E. Diesel® as its own branded product. Revenue is derived from the margin between procurement and sale of renewable diesel, supported by logistics, storage, and documentation services bundled into the product offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH distributes HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) renewable diesel fuel — a drop-in paraffinic synthetic diesel replacement produced from 100% biological residues and waste materials — to commercial B2B fleet operators across Germany and Europe. The fuel is sold bundled with a proprietary digital sustainability documentation system that provides revision-secure traceability of greenhouse gas savings from raw material through end-customer delivery, supporting CSRD and CVD compliance reporting. The company sources fuel from Neste (via certified dealer arrangement) and supplies it through its own logistics and storage infrastructure (Haupttanklager Duisburg), enabling fleet decarbonization of up to 90% CO₂e versus fossil diesel without vehicle modifications.

Product overview

TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH is a German HVO fuel pioneer offering renewable diesel solutions with certified sustainability documentation. The core offering centers on HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel - a drop-in renewable diesel replacement - primarily sold as the branded Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ product (previously sold as C.A.R.E. Diesel® from 2013). The product portfolio is complemented by a digital sustainability documentation system that provides full traceability and proof of emissions savings for CSRD/CVD compliance reporting. TOOL-FUEL specializes in supplying commercial fleets across logistics, construction, industry, and public transport sectors with physical fuel delivery and accompanying sustainability certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C.A.R.E. Diesel: First HVO fuel product in Germany, a paraffinic fuel meeting DIN EN 15940 standards made from residual and waste materials.
• TOOL-FUEL

Products and services

• HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) Renewable diesel fuel (HVO100 / XTL paraffinic synthetic diesel) produced through hydrotreatment of vegetable oils and waste materials (UCO, POME, tall oils, acid oils). Drop-in replacement for fossil diesel with up to 90% lower greenhouse gas emissions, certified to DIN EN 15940 paraffinic fuel standard, ISCC-certified, and validated for reliable operation down to -22 °C. Sold bundled with revision-secure sustainability documentation for CSRD/CVD compliance.
• Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ Premium branded HVO fuel manufactured by Neste using the proprietary NexBTL process. ISCC-certified with full supply chain traceability, up to 90% GHG reduction, manufactured from 100% waste and residual materials without palm oil. Distributed in Germany by TOOL-FUEL as a certified dealer.
• C.A.R.E. Diesel® Original German HVO fuel brand introduced by TOOL-FUEL in 2013, certified to DIN EN 15940 paraffinic fuel standards and made from residual and waste materials. The first HVO fuel available in Germany, now superseded by Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ but legacy product page remains active.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% CO₂e/THG emission reduction vs. fossil diesel (minimum 70% guaranteed, method aligned to RED EU/2018/2001)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NestecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTOOL-FUEL is a certified dealer for Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ — a world-leading HVO product produced via the proprietary NexBTF process from 100% biological residues and waste materials (UCO, animal fats, etc.). TOOL-FUEL distributes Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Germany as part of its product portfolio, complementing its own branded offerings. Neste's product meets DIN EN 15940 paraffinic fuel standards and carries ISCC-certified traceability.
• ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification)coreOthersISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) is the certification system used by TOOL-FUEL to ensure that all HVO fuel originates from sustainable sources and that the entire supply chain meets the highest environmental and social standards. TOOL-FUEL's products are ISCC-certified, enabling verified sustainability documentation from raw material through to end delivery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Repsol: Spanish integrated energy company producing renewable diesel at the Cartagena refinery and marketing it across the EU. Operates broadly in low-carbon fuels, competing with TOOL-FUEL in the same enterprise-fleet decarbonization space.
• Shell: Global oil major with renewable diesel offerings (including HVO blends at European retail and B2B) and active participation in German and EU fleet decarbonization. Its size and brand make it a credible incumbent competitor for large-fleet HVO contracts.
• Enilive (Eni Sustainable Mobility): Eni's mobility-focused subsidiary producing HVO at its Italian Gela refinery and distributing renewable diesel across Europe. Competes for the same B2B renewable diesel volumes as part of a wider downstream offering.
• TotalEnergies: French integrated oil major that markets HVO100 across European countries (including Germany). Competes with TOOL-FUEL for fleet-level RFPs but offers a much broader portfolio of fuels and services.

Direct peers

• Preem AB: Sweden's largest fuel company with one of Europe's largest HVO operations (at the Gothenburg refinery). Preem produces and markets HVO100 under its own brand and competes for German and Nordic commercial fleet customers seeking renewable diesel.
• UPM Biofuels: Finnish producer of renewable diesel and naphtha from residue-based raw materials; supplies HVO100 throughout Europe and competes with TOOL-FUEL for distribution relationships with transport, rail, and industrial fleet customers.
• Neste Oyj: World's largest producer of renewable diesel (HVO) via the NexBTL process and a strategic upstream supplier to TOOL-FUEL. Neste also sells directly to large European fleet operators, putting it in direct competition with TOOL-FUEL for the same enterprise fleet RFPs in Germany and the broader EU.
• GP Joule: German renewable energy company developing and marketing green hydrogen, biomethane, and e-fuels — including CO₂-based synthetic fuels. It pursues the same German Mittelstand fleet customer base with adjacent low-carbon fuel solutions.
• VERBIO AG: German biofuel manufacturer producing biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomethane. With domestic German production scale and regulatory advocacy, Verbio competes for fleet and industrial renewable-fuel volumes with comparable customer segments.

Emerging players

• GoodFuels: Netherlands-based specialist distributor of sustainable biofuels for marine, heavy-duty road, and rail. Targets similar enterprise-fleet decarbonization buyers with a focus on drop-in biofuels — partial overlap with TOOL-FUEL's commercial-fuel distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ToolFuel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tool-fuel2337
• Facebookfacebook.com/toolfuel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/toolfuel

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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