YPF introduced Diesel 10 Minero during the San Juan International Mining Expo_._, a new fuel aimed at the mining segment and developed to operate in high-altitude and low-temperature conditions.
By Panorama Minero
The product was presented by Germán Stocker, YPF’s Mining Commercial Manager, who explained that the new fuel can operate at temperatures as low as -35°C and contains ultra-low sulfur levels of up to 10 ppm.
According to the company, the fuel was designed for state-of-the-art off-road engines compatible with post-treatment systems used in Euro 5 and Tier 4 equipment and beyond.
YPF explained that Argentine mining currently uses mining diesel prepared for extreme temperature conditions, although with higher sulfur levels. The new Diesel 10 Minero combines cold resistance with compatibility for next-generation engines and systems aimed at reducing emissions.
The company stated that this type of fuel contributes to lowering CO2 emissions when combined with post-treatment technologies incorporated into modern equipment used in mining operations.
The fuel is produced at the Luján de Cuyo refinery in Mendoza and distributed through a dedicated fleet to different mining sites across the country.
According to the company, supplying operations located between 3,500 and 5,000 meters above sea level requires specialized logistics, high-altitude adapted transportation, and specific safety protocols.
They also noted that the tanker trucks used for this type of transport have different characteristics from those used for conventional fuel distribution.
Stocker also referred to the growth of mining activity in provinces such as San Juan and Mendoza and highlighted the sector’s impact in terms of economic activity, suppliers, infrastructure, and training.
He also mentioned that mining recorded exports exceeding US$6 billion during the past year and stated that the company projects growth of nearly 15% in sales volume destined for the mining sector in 2026.
YPF explained that the development of the new fuel required several years of technical work and was launched simultaneously with the growth of mining projects in different regions of the country.