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A low carbon economy by 2050?
...impact of the Arab Spring on wholesale gas prices, pushed up UK household bills by 20%. “The more we can shift to alternative fuels, and use energy efficiently, the more...
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Raw deal for rural renewables
With the RHI and Green Deal set to encourage a push towards alternative technologies, OFTEC has taken a look at the true costs of going green for rural homeowners. Using...
Interview
TEC: driving forward through innovation
...traditional fossil fuels. Stakeholders need to position their businesses to ensure they are part of the new energy ecosystem. “Stringent environmental regulations and policies are emerging globally to reduce carbon...
Opinion
Towards a hydrogen economy: innovating for change
...and why operators may move to alternative fuel sources, such as hydrogen, across their vehicle fleets. The coming years require transport authorities to assess how they can use policy decisions...
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Oil boilers – no to scrappage scheme
...fossil fuels, will continue to play a role in the UK’s energy mix in the short term, but if we are to achieve a reduction of this level then it...
Interview
Transition talk with Ben Marchant of 3ti
...bonded together to offer a natural alternative to steel or concrete. Three times stronger and a third lighter, it uses a tenth of the energy it would take to produce...
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New COO for leading chemical trade association
...with a specific focus on captured CO2 and its utilisation, along with exploring biogenic alternatives. The image, provided by the CBA, shows Alastair Sanderson (left) with CEO Tim Doggett (right)....
Analysis
World Fuel Services – spreading the word
...marine fuels and heavy products. World Fuel secured storage at Newcastle in December 2009 and at NuStar’s Grays terminal in April 2010. “We now import fuels in cargo lots,” Roberts...
Interview
Clugston Distribution: providing transport solutions for 100 years
...to an electric or hydrogen fleet. The future for the supply of diesel, kerosene, and gas oil With the transition to future fuels, Alistair shared his thoughts on likely changes...
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Biodiesel plant opens on Merseyside
...the economy. “Biodiesel produced from used cooking oil can be one of the most sustainable biofuels” “Sustainable biofuels have an important role to play in our efforts to tackle climate...
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The ‘Oil is cheaper’ campaign
...message to consumers reminding them that ‘oil is cheaper’ than all the alternatives in Northern Ireland. The advertisement, which appeared within the home heat supplement in the Belfast Telegraph on...
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Dunraven Systems gets OilFiredUp
...format, it offers a platform to compete with other energy alternatives and the chance to fight to keep oil as a key energy source in the off grid sector for...
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Fuel cell technology develops lower emission fuel solutions for ships
...capture of CO2, which will be yet another alternative for emission-free operation when logistics for CO2 management become available,” Skeie explains. The system will first be tested at the Sustainable...
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Wrightbus unveils new Rightech EV truck brand to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
...vehicles, hydrogen and sustainable fuels through to supply, distribution and infrastructure. But operators need to act now with affordable solutions in front of them. Rightech has the answer – offering...
Interview
Tria Energy: leading Ireland’s HVO-first drive
...we see it as a viable alternative to electrification, which requires a huge investment in fleet or in transitioning home energy systems. “HVO offers an opportunity to decarbonise immediately and...
News
New leadership team at Lifecycle Oils fuels expansion plans
...is perfectly positioned to meet growing domestic and international demand for greener biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels. “Our mission is to support the transformation of the UK energy system for...
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Seeing HVO in action
...fuel. “They’re getting good results on boilers large and small.” Fuel Oil News looks forward to seeing more success stories highlighting the positive future for alternative liquid fuels. ...
Opinion
Hydrogen bodies urge government to better support fuel suppliers
...the UK HFCA, said: “The RTFO is a vital support for fuel suppliers wanting to offer hydrogen as a low carbon alternative fuel for vehicles as it obligates them to...