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DECC proposes excluding biofuels from domestic RHI

...them through the RHI.” However, despite the likely exclusion of biofuels in the domestic RHI, there are suggestions that they will be an option for larger commercialproperties, with a proposed...

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Biofuels producer completes acquisition

...collects is converted into renewable energy and compost; nothing goes to landfill.   www.olleco.co.uk Catch up on the UK’s evolving biofuels market in the September 2015 issue of Fuel Oil News...

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Creating a Taskforce for Liquid Biofuels

...be joined by other trade bodies and industry representatives in a new ‘Taskforce for Liquid Biofuels’, which will use the policy proposals contained in this future vision document to support...

Opinion

UKIFDA vision for a liquid fuel future

...to plan and for suppliers to innovate and invest to ramp up supplies of liquid biofuels. Use tax rates to incentivise take up of liquid biofuels in domestic, agricultural, and...

Opinion

UKIFDA encourages homeowners to start biofuel transition

...system change. Transitioning to biofuels is key Biofuels would allow off-grid homes to switch to a more environmentally friendly fuel with lower carbon emissions straightaway, with a view to fully...
James Hygate, CEO of Green Fuels chats about the business and plans for future fuel.

Interview

Green Fuels: fighting climate change with sewage sludge

...in marine. Biofuels make sense for aviation and marine.” Claudia asked James what will make the difference to mass adoption of biofuels to which he responded: “Basically, if you fill...
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Downstream Norway: Leading the way in decarbonisation

...consultation, the Norwegian Environment Agency has proposed an increase in the amount of waste and advanced biofuels used in road and off-road transport from 1 July. However, the overall biofuels...
Data: the UKIFDA databank

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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Renovare fuelling the biofuel debate

...Fuel Certificates (RTFCs) per litre or kilogram supplied compared with standard renewables. “Development and advanced biofuels overcome many of the limitations of first-generation biofuels,” explained Matthew Stone, chairman of Renovare...

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...

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

UKIFDA responds to government consultations

...through the EPC ratings and thereby reducing emissions although care needs to be taken that the disadvantaged, such as the fuel poor, are not excluded.” What about liquid biofuels? Commenting...

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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...
Fuel Oil News, speaks with Michael Gaynon, CEO of Stanlow Terminals, to find out more about the plans for this storage facility.

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...