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Heating oil – a year as the cheapest form of energy
...that’s nearly half the cost of the nearest alternative. If you use LPG the average cost is £1448 per annum, electricity is £1588 per annum and traditional gas heating £1007...
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The Oilsave campaign goes live
...effective solutions which include integrating oil with alternative technologies. The campaign is also urging FPS fuel delivery staff and OFTEC technicians to play their part, and encourage their customers to...
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Volvo Trucks – synthetic diesel for all engines
...for alternative fuels and hybrids at Volvo Trucks. The positive results from the field test mean that Volvo Trucks has now approved the use of HVO in all its Euro-5...
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Essar ‘strong performance’ update supports energy transition
...– supplying the fuels of the future, both in terms of low carbon processes for traditional fuels, and also biofuels and a huge investment into the UK’s hydrogen future. We...
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Campaign-leading distributor first to lift US imported HVO following tariff removal
...said: “Mitchell & Webber is delighted to have been the first distributor to receive the renewable fuel from the United States, and very much hopes the use of renewable fuels...
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Narrowboat holiday company switches to HVO after DfT green lights subsidy
...drop-in alternative to diesel. It also avoids the issues seen with first-generation bio-diesel, such as diesel bugs and blocked fuel systems. Committed to sustainability Phil Webster, Director at Trinity Boats...
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Profit in renewables? Discover more on 21st November
...difficult for businesses to plan ahead and make informed decisions to benefit profitability. Many companies are looking to alternative energy forms, such as renewables. Organised by Renewable Energy Installer magazine,...
Opinion
OFTEC disappointed with lack of support for HVO in Queen’s speech
...the government needs to adopt a multi-technology approach. Our industry has already demonstrated the viability of the renewable liquid fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to Kerosene for...
Market Report
The eternal influence of black gold
...development of alternative sectors. And when oil prices rise, Petrostate governments are famous for “splashing the cash” and thus stoking inflation, before finding themselves hugely in debt when prices fall....
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Low carbon liquid fuel – centre stage at this month’s OFTEC conference
...Perpetuum Partners, who will share the findings of the six-month research project they have now completed for OFTEC. This project, which has investigated the potential of liquid biofuels, has provided...
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Protective layers
...tool provides two alternatives: customers can either enter the CAL rating required for their determined application enabling the tool to display combinations that meet or exceed that rating, or customers...
Opinion
Industry disappointed by lack of government response to ‘Fuelling the Future’ report
...note it would publish a Low Carbon Fuels (LCFs) Strategy, something Logistics UK has been consistently calling for, this strategy is now over six months late. “Logistics businesses are seeking...
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Certas’ Isle of Wight depot recommended for approval
...new permanent Island site for the company, which would have a loading and unloading operation following the closure of one of the Island’s biggest suppliers, Isle of Wight Fuels, in...
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New business development manager for Oil and Gas subdivision of adi Group
...metering systems. Emerging fuel His new role will see him continue to develop strong working relationships across the industry as well as focusing on emerging alternative fuel technologies. Mo said...
Opinion
New UK oil essential for low carbon future
...nearly half our electricity. “They also produce oil that gets refined into the petrol, diesel and other fuels that power our cars, vans, buses and trains.” Contributing to regional economies...
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Products for a greener sector
...This facility is the second of its kind in the UK to dispense Shell GTL, a drop-in alternative to diesel for both on-road and off- road applications. Shell GLT fuel...
Insight
Industry data: the latest update from the UKIFDA databank
UKIFDA’s databank brings together recently published government and other third-party data concerning the distribution of liquid fuels in the UK. In this edition, we provide detailed monthly data to the...
Opinion
OFTEC and UKIFDA response to the British Energy Security Strategy
...publication of a robust and practical plan is an important step as we look to transition away from fossil fuels to low carbon alternatives.” “The best energy is the energy...