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Fuel poor left out in the cold
...so we must look carefully at any proposals for change.” OFTEC will be discussing this report at the next Competent Persons Forum which will be hosted by the Department for...
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Opinion
“Do you agree with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) that the Province should have more oil buying clubs?”
...oil clubs made savings comparisons based on the cost of heating oil supplied in 20 litre drums – which included the cost of the drum – something in the region...
News
A more diverse energy era for OFTEC
...we move into a more energy diverse era. Our aim is to consolidate OFTEC’s position as one of the leading Competent Persons Scheme operators within the heating sector and remain...
Opinion
Truck drivers and cyclists: essential safety advice
...due to the focus and skill of drivers, the vast majority of truck/bike encounters pass without incident. But there are now urgent reasons why drivers need to redouble their efforts....
News
UK hydrogen strategy triggers launch of new CompEx safety course
...net zero. Offering a 45-minute overview of hydrogen, the benefits of use, safety considerations, and protection measures required, ‘An Introduction to Hydrogen’ makes key comparisons between hydrogen and conventional fossil...
Opinion
Emissions: how harmful are they?
...and the importance of taking action now while we wait for future fuel solutions. Is it all bad? There are many reasons why carbon-based fuel emissions are considered harmful but,...
Interview
Oil clubs, drums, kero pumps and NIOF distributors
...Northern Ireland is somewhere between 2 and 4ppl – the saving’s just not there. “Many oil clubs are making comparisons based on the £1 plus per litre for a 20-litre...
Opinion
A New Year’s wish for joined up thinking for fuel distribution
...Authority’s recommendation that tariffs on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) biodiesel be removed was accepted by the Secretary of State for International Trade. One of the reasons given was...
Interview
A Day in the Life… Ken Cronin
...was inconsolable for months. I still have PTSD. MY TYPICAL DAY – A lot of trade association activity is geared either towards the seasons, geopolitical events, or political activities. You...
News
Family driven
...1972.Following in their footsteps, sons Adrian, Michael and Richard remain in the business whilst the family’s fourth generation – John, Teelah, David and Grayson – has also entered the business...
Insight
Downstream future: decarbonisation, collaboration and digitalisation
...that it is the right thing to do. Societal and regulatory pressures, mentioned above, are also good reasons. However, there are also direct financial benefits. Increasingly, your customers – and...
Analysis
An industry acquiring
...customers’ efficient and transparent transactions, ultimately improving business outcomes.” Family ties When it comes to family businesses, there are a number of reasons why companies may buy or sell. Acquiring...
News
APEA webinar: challenges and opportunities of alternative fuels
...major home delivery network EV Battery Fires – Lessons learned from around the globe – Dylan Evans, London Fire Brigade This session will cover electric vehicles, fire safety considerations for...
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Community Buying – The organisers’ view…
...and East Midlands. Owner, Lisa Poole, told FON that there were a number of reasons for setting up the group. In addition to saving rural people money on heating oil,...
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Industry engagement continues in quest to resolve FAME issues
...engage with the supply chain and associated bodies to understand previous issues and tackle any further ones, and use the lessons learnt for future rollouts of biofuel,” added Guy. ...
Interview
In Profile: Luc Smets
...like cheese, but I love chocolate. Share your greatest personal achievement? Offering our three sons a good start in life. What’s your pet hate or biggest irritant? Someone who doesn’t...
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Joining in the festive fun
...seasons. His mission is to add some much-needed humour to the Christmas celebrations. Eric’s latest adventure, Eric the Turkey’s Christmas Nativity, has caused a few feathers to flutter and already has...
Interview
In profile with David Wells of Logistics UK
...your perfect day Both sons at home, pub lunch with all the family. Do you have a favourite sports team? Tottenham Hotspur. What’s the biggest challenge of our time? Net...