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DECC proposes excluding biofuels from domestic RHI

...them through the RHI.” However, despite the likely exclusion of biofuels in the domestic RHI, there are suggestions that they will be an option for larger commercialproperties, with a proposed...

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Lewis Tankers wins biofuel transport contract

Lewis Tankers has won a two-year contract from PetroIneos Fuels to transport biofuel (‘denatured’ bioethanol) by road from bulk storage tanks located in the Grangemouth Docks to the company’s fuel...

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Biofuels producer completes acquisition

...collects is converted into renewable energy and compost; nothing goes to landfill.   www.olleco.co.uk Catch up on the UK’s evolving biofuels market in the September 2015 issue of Fuel Oil News...

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Lewis Tankers wins new biofuels contract

PetroIneos Fuels has awarded a two-year contract to Lewis Tankers to transport biofuel from its bulk storage tanks in Grangemouth Docks to its fuel terminal at the Grangemouth refinery. The...

Analysis

Greenergy – liquid problem solving

...terminals are being re-configured so they can handle kerosene when the time is right.” Biofuels – growth with complexity “Although total fuel usage is declining, biofuel demand is increasing,” Andrew...

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Low carbon fuels are deliverable

...biofuels, both a 100% pure biofuel and a 30% blend of FAME and kerosene, reduced carbon at significantly lower cost than other competing options. The results show that a 100%...
As the UK continues to seek the right strategy to deliver a future of low carbon energy we consider Norway, a country leading the way in decarbonisation

Insight

Downstream Norway: Leading the way in decarbonisation

...consultation, the Norwegian Environment Agency has proposed an increase in the amount of waste and advanced biofuels used in road and off-road transport from 1 July. However, the overall biofuels...

Opinion

UKIFDA responds to government consultations

...in the future for liquid biofuel. “If oil heated households received the £4000 grant announced by Rishi Sunak recently this would cover the cost of a new liquid biofuel tank...
Data: the UKIFDA databank

Knowledge

Data: the UKIFDA databank

...levels Biofuels used in transport Liquid biofuels are mainly used in transport – blended with, or replacing, fossil fuels. Biofuels supplied to the road transport sectors represent the majority of...

Opinion

The route to off-grid heating beyond kerosene 

...a dedicated UK biofuels strategy due later this year or in 2023, will give a clear indication of the extent that the government supports biofuels in domestic and non-domestic heating....

Opinion

Industry responds to CCC Sixth Carbon Budget

...welcomes the Sixth Carbon Budget and is pleased that the CCC agrees. However, liquid biofuels are still not included in the list of possible decarbonisation solutions thereby potentially limiting options...

Opinion

UKIFDA submits views on Scottish Commission’s work plan

...contribution liquid biofuels can make. Biofuels are cost-effective for homeowners, providing an immediate reduction in carbon emissions for minimal outlay as the fuel can be swapped in place of heating...

News

UK refining – hunting for answers

...aviation and marine sectors,” added Chris. Biofuels – UKPIA’s communications director, Nick Vandervell, who was also present at the interview, told FON:   “Most biofuels currently used are first generation...
Fuel Oil News, speaks with Michael Gaynon, CEO of Stanlow Terminals, to find out more about the plans for this storage facility.

Interview

Stanlow Terminals: a sustainable energy hub for the future

...or biofuels, we’re focussed on petrochemicals, or any bulk liquids across all the sectors.” The parent company and new storage partners Mike went on to explain the relationship between Essar...