Knowledge
Data: the UKIFDA databank
...levels Biofuels used in transport Liquid biofuels are mainly used in transport – blended with, or replacing, fossil fuels. Biofuels supplied to the road transport sectors represent the majority of...
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Opinion
Ken’s Corner – Who will win the race?
...January following the general election late last year, reveals a more pragmatic approach to energy policy. I am not surprised that biofuels received significant attention for the first time, given...
Opinion
UKIFDA responds to government consultations
...in the future for liquid biofuel. “If oil heated households received the £4000 grant announced by Rishi Sunak recently this would cover the cost of a new liquid biofuel tank...
Analysis
What price oil? Q2 2025 in review
...has not been directly involved, however, any indication of a broader regional conflict and disruption to oil flows would doubtless send prices higher. BIOFUELS April Biofuels began the quarter dragged...
Interview
Avioxx: innovating processes to deliver price parity for sustainable aviation fuel
...ensuring that the ‘S’ in SAF is top priority.” What will make the difference to mass adoption of biofuels? “Getting biofuels to be widely adopted involves several key factors. First,...
Opinion
Industry responds to CCC Sixth Carbon Budget
...welcomes the Sixth Carbon Budget and is pleased that the CCC agrees. However, liquid biofuels are still not included in the list of possible decarbonisation solutions thereby potentially limiting options...
Opinion
The route to off-grid heating beyond kerosene
...a dedicated UK biofuels strategy due later this year or in 2023, will give a clear indication of the extent that the government supports biofuels in domestic and non-domestic heating....
News
Four MX-5s are the first cars to drive the length of Great Britain using sustainable fuel
...sustainable fuel. Powered entirely by a 100 per cent biofuel from SUSTAIN, the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car became the first car to complete the end-to-end drive across the UK...
Insight
Can Northern Ireland lead the way for sustainable liquid fuels?
...In Northern Ireland energy policy is devolved, and the ‘mood music’ is positive towards sustainable biofuels for heating. Currently, 526,000 homes in the region use liquid fuels for heating and,...
Analysis
What price oil? Q3 2025 in review
...the downside risk for prices continues to be limited by ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. Biofuels Biofuel prices rose sharply throughout the summer, due to a number of factors...
Opinion
UKIFDA submits views on Scottish Commission’s work plan
...contribution liquid biofuels can make. Biofuels are cost-effective for homeowners, providing an immediate reduction in carbon emissions for minimal outlay as the fuel can be swapped in place of heating...
News
Firebird highlights HVO opportunity during Minister’s visit
...and service engineers. During the Minister’s visit, Mark Doyle, Managing Director of Firebird, gave a presentation on HVO and why biofuels need to be part of the solution for home...
News
UK refining – hunting for answers
...aviation and marine sectors,” added Chris. Biofuels – UKPIA’s communications director, Nick Vandervell, who was also present at the interview, told FON: “Most biofuels currently used are first generation...
Interview
Stanlow Terminals: a sustainable energy hub for the future
...or biofuels, we’re focussed on petrochemicals, or any bulk liquids across all the sectors.” The parent company and new storage partners Mike went on to explain the relationship between Essar...
Opinion
UKIFDA ‘not surprised’ by findings of public research
...for deeper retrofits. The cost of a new condensing boiler (if required) and biofuel tank will range from £1,500 to £7,000 dependant on house size. “Liquid biofuels would allow heating...
News
£6m equity raise for Renovare Fuels
...gases produced from organic matter on landfill sites, before converting them into liquid biofuels. Last year, the sustainable fuel producer announced plans to open a landmark £9 million biofuels plant...
News
Fuel industry people moves September 2024
Mabanaft UK welcomes Claire Foster as Business Originator in Biofuels Following the appointment of Claire Foster to its UK Biofuels team, Mabanaft has welcomed her, commenting: “Claire brings a wealth...
Analysis
What price oil? Q1 2025 in review
...prices since September. Biofuels Biofuels got off to a poor start, dragged by ICE Gasoil. However, prices soon found support as on 9th January the EU formally adopted the Anti-Dumping...