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2024 Tanker of the Year nominations are open!
...Certa Ireland and New Era Fuels announced as joint winners of the 21st Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year Award in the most fiercely contested competition yet. Winning upgrade...
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CarFest is switching its fleet to sustainable fuel thanks to a brand-new partnership with SUSTAIN
...will save approximately 10.8 tonnes of CO2 compared with traditional fossil fuels, roughly the same weight as seven average cars. This is the equivalent of planting approximately 60 trees over...
Opinion
Government’s ‘Game of Thrones’ threatens vital climate change measures
...climate change,” said Mr Haq. “It needs all sides working together to achieve the best outcomes. That means a focus on alternative, clean energy sources, but it also means reducing...
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West Cork school makes history as Ireland’s first to be heated using HVO
...that GD+HVO offered them an immediate 90% reduction in CO2 emissions. Made by leading UK biofuel supplier Green Biofuels Limited (GBF) who announced the launch, in February, of Ireland’s first...
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Wanted – a total rethink on the UK’s low carbon heat strategy
...that ‘all current oil-using homes could convert to biofuel with minimal disruption’ OFTEC is promoting bio-liquids as a low carbon alternative to oil that can be used to power existing...
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UKIFDA announces final shortlist for EXPO 2024 Awards
...stood out from the rest. We’ve reviewed applications from businesses of all sizes, learning about everything from innovative carbon emission-reducing technologies as well as alternative fuels and additives, to companies...
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New RTN parts website keeps tankers running
...for not only identifying parts but also offering alternatives for obsolete items is second to none. RTN Tanker Parts carries a wide range of parts in stock, from all leading...
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Awards for green leaders in logistics
... Carbon reduction through use of alternative low carbon fuels and technologies – sponsored by Iveco – Carbon reduction through innovative fleet management – Carbon reduction through use of low carbon...
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Crown Oil ‘so pleased’ to be crowned winner
...brand new HVO tanker announced as winner of tanker of the year! We’re investing in renewable and sustainable fuels to help reduce GHG gas emissions produced by business and it’s...
Opinion
Hydrogen (H2.0): a new dawn?
...in the footsteps of adoption trends into wind and solar energy in previous decades. For example, a single steel plant using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels to produce iron could...
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TG Lynes introduces HVO vehicles and storage in sustainability drive
...Enfield base for easy on-site refuelling. HVO is a cleaner alternative to diesel and is manufactured from 100 per cent renewable and sustainable waste, including vegetable oil, tallow and used...
Opinion
Warning over red diesel price hike
...where products that optimise combustion and increase fuel efficiencies of diesel, biofuels, HVO and other fuels can make a difference by enabling significant financial savings through reduced fuel consumption as...
Interview
Rawlings Fuels support takes the fear out of dementia diagnosis
We speak with Jane Scarlett of Rawlings Fuels who, following her own diagnosis, wants to highlight the difference the support she has received in the workplace has made in a...
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Board appointment brings valuable transition expertise
...a great asset to the OGUK board. Our industry is accelerating the transition from oil and gas toward low carbon energy alternatives as part of the North Sea Transition Deal...
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Nominations open for the UKIFDA Innovation of the Year 2024 Award
One to watch for those looking to stay ahead, organiser of the annual liquid fuels industry EXPO, UKIFDA, has opened entries for its Innovation Award 2024. Sponsored by Fuel Oil...
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Views on the government’s plans to abolish the red diesel subsidy
...moment people aren’t incentivised to make the change to lower consumption or alternative fuels. We need to fix that,’ reported a government official. As part of the government’s commitment to...
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Scotland’s first vegetable oil heated home
Recycled vegetable oil is being used for the first time to heat a home in Scotland. The revolutionary renewable fuel has been identified as a key alternative clean energy source...
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Virtual event considers future logistics
From zero-emission, alternative fuels vehicles to self-driving trucks, 5G to smart cities, the shape of logistics in the UK is set to transform dramatically in the coming decades. To give...