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Industry body backs fuel poverty campaign
...off-grid oil heated homes in the UK, our industry is investing heavily in demonstrating the use of renewable liquid fuels – in particular HVO – which can act as a...
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Fuel industry unites in call for government to back renewable liquid fuels
...of renewable liquid fuels at OFTEC’s 2022 conference Attendees heard the important role renewable liquid fuels can play in harder to treat homes and received an update on the successful...
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Rapid growth for Your NRG with new depot opening
...to support the rollout of Your NRG’s sustainable future fuels offering, which includes environmentally conscious options such as Shell GTL and HVO fuel. This aligns with Your NRG’s commitment to...
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Fuel distributor to close Arran depot due to ageing storage tanks
...the mainland.’ Following the closure Certas Energy will manage the site through to a potential sale or future alternative operation in accordance with all legal requirements, standards and with the...
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HVO boost as XPO Logistics expands use of sustainable biofuel
...France with a truck running on B100 fuel made from rapeseed oil. This year, the company expects its alternative-fuel fleet to use 49,000 litres of HVO and reduce CO2 emissions...
Opinion
Transitioning from oil to renewables – cost or investment?
...renewable diesel results in significant GHG emission reduction over the fuel’s lifecycle compared to fossil diesel. Neste is also working with major airlines, such as American Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, and...
Insight
Maintaining good mental health: Coping with anxiety
...on alert. Sometimes our executive brain can calm this response by rationalising the situation, thinking through the problem, and taking alternative action. However, when the threat is perceived to be...
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Government grant for new OXCCU jet fuel project
...without the use of fossil fuels. Traditional biofuels have well-known issues with scale due to limited feedstocks. In contrast, e-fuels or synthetic fuels based on CO2 have enormous potential to scale...
Opinion
The Community Speaks: How would you summarise 2024?
...positively influencing the future of UK renewable liquid fuels as the futility of “fully electric” alternatives is now a reality. It has been challenging with allocation from the refinery at...
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Certas Energy reopens vital bunkering facility
...will attract local and passing HGV traffic which had limited alternatives for HGV refuelling within the immediate locality. “We’ve added two significant bunkering facilities to our network in close succession,”...
Opinion
OFTEC: Time for open debate on off grid heat decarbonisation
...heating industry have already written to the Minister of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) underlining their readiness to deliver a renewable liquid fuel alternative to kerosene which...
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Global renewable green hydrogen pioneer Lhyfe launches in UK
...meaning the only by-product is oxygen. The hydrogen is then compressed and transported locally from the production unit to various consumers across the region, providing an alternative to fossil fuels...
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Watt next for EV training? Logistics UK partners with colleges to tackle technician shortfall
...workforce as the country transfers to alternatively powered vehicles. David Jordan, Deputy Director of Operations at Logistics UK said, “The new Government is expected to reinstate 2030 as the year...
Opinion
The future of oil heating debate – watch the video
...homes will have switched to alternative technologies aided by the RHI. “One of oil’s problems is that it’s so damn good,” said Andy Townsend in Oil Installer Summer 2012. Now...
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FPS gets ready for winter
...Tables, the independent provider of comparative home heating costs. “Even with a conventional boiler, that’s nearly half the cost of the nearest alternative,” said Mark Askew, FPS chief executive. “If...
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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...