The campaign, launched this month by the independent fuel distributor, aims to overcome one of the key barriers to transitioning to low carbon fuel while also strengthening fuel security.
According to a recent customer survey conducted by Certas Energy, four in ten businesses regard sustainability as ‘less important than keeping costs down’.
To address this cost barrier, Certas Energy has introduced a tank leasing solution. By eliminating the need for upfront purchase, year one costs are reduced by almost 90 per cent, freeing up capital for other investments.
Every steel tank is OFTEC-registered, fully installed, and comes with FuelWise telemetry, servicing, and enhanced security features as standard. The real-time reporting, robust design, fuel alerts, and restricted access contribute to minimising the risk of theft.
Consumption of HVO in the UK almost reached 700 million litres in 2024, and Certas Energy expects demand growth to continue rising for the rest of this decade. As a drop-in replacement fuel for diesel-powered machinery and vehicles, HVO fuel can be stored in existing tanks, however many businesses opt for separate or additional tanks.
Making switching simple
Darren Holloway, Commercial Director for Energy Solutions at Certas Energy, said: “Our ‘Tanks for Hire’ offering is all about putting our customers in control of their fuel management, addressing the high upfront costs associated with buying a tank while making the whole process more convenient. Businesses have told us what they’re looking for and we’ve developed precisely that – this is fuel management on customer terms.
“This is a great option for the growing number of companies, particularly in haulage, logistics and construction sectors across the UK, that are looking to commit to a wider scale trial or roll-out of HVO. Being able to hire our tanks has made the switch to renewable HVO more attainable and simpler than ever before.”
While tank leasing may be preferable for some businesses, Certas also offer upfront purchase – an option particularly suited to those companies making long-term decisions on HVO use.
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