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Argus and IMO 2020
...and editorial teams will be discussing the effects of this era defining regulation change. Topics include: How scrubber adoption will affect HSFO demand in the future How long will large...
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Oil-fired heating – time to back the most cost-effective option
Offering the best decarbonisation solution for oil heated homes, OFTEC says it’s time for government to back low carbon liquid fuels as the most practical, cost-effective solution. OFTEC’s recently released ‘Industrial Strategy for decarbonising oil heated homes’ underlines...
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Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...it is important to find ways to minimise these premiums while maintaining the necessary coverage. This series, looking at premium structure, effective fleet risk management, and optimising claims handling processes,...
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Great savings for Texaco retailers
Texaco retailers have been benefiting from reduced Merchant Service Charges (MSC) after Valero, restructured their agreement with their acquirer. The reduction, which came into effect in January 2015, has been...
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The future pathway for liquid fuel heating
...Clean Growth Strategy to phase out high carbon fossil fuel heating, whilst emphasising the viability of low carbon liquid fuels as a practical and cost-effective solution for off-grid homes. From...
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Calls for clarity on recent Budget announcements
...the UK, as well as having a knock-on effect to fuel oil distributors who rely on custom from the industry, added Guy. “Any increase will have a major impact on...
Analysis
Potential impacts of April’s NIC and minimum wage changes
...slim margins Some experts believe that the National Insurance increase will not only have a detrimental effect on businesses – but also on workers. Businesses may become more cautious about...
Opinion
MPs urged to back affordable green heating campaign for oil heated homes
...complex heating system and energy efficiency upgrades required for the heat pump technology to work effectively. In response, OFTEC, the trade association for off-gas grid heating, is urging MPs representing...
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Isle of Wight Fuels to close its doors
...in less than 2 weeks’ time, resulting in concerns over knock on effects for customers and companies in the supply chain. The company provides homes and businesses with vital heating...
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Fuel supplier achieves business-enhancing Earned Recognition status
...supplies lower carbon fuels including HVO. Effective transport management Assessment for the scheme includes an extensive audit which is accompanied by three months of clear KPI period reporting as set...
Case Study
A case study: software that is maximising flexibility in fuel deliveries
...operations together into a single system has allowed us to combine planning, which makes cross-business delivery routing possible and the scheduling much more effective and efficient.” Powerful algorithms Rachel goes...
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Leading the charge towards accessible remote tank telemetry
...“In response, we developed the Magnus HAWKi solution – a game-changer designed to expand accessibility and inclusivity in tank monitoring. The HAWKi is a cost-effective, self-installable device that maintains the...
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DPD to switch all diesel HGVs to renewable biofuel by end of 2023
...HGV linehaul fleet has always been a very different challenge. “We have assessed a range of options and it is clear now that this is the most effective and practical...
Opinion
Response to Ireland’s Climate Action Plan
...meeting the diverse needs of households. While the use of air source heat pumps can be a very effective and environmentally friendly solution for many, electrification is not a panacea....
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Sustainable low carbon liquid fuels: perspectives and prospects
...the next page is a greatly simplified/pared back schema of co-processing (this needs to be removed/changed). As it is the quickest and most cost-effective way of establishing a presence in...
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Londoners urged to scrap their boilers
...cost effective heating system. “This scorching scheme will help 6,500 London homes become more energy efficient and cut annual bills,” said Boris Whilst the number of oil-using homes that may...
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Lindsey refinery collapse results in redundancy for more than 100 tanker drivers
...effect. The drivers were employed by Axis Logistics, logistics provider for the Prax Group, which went into administration along with its parent company. Administrator Teneo Financial Advisory has confirmed that...
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TOTY 2023 The runners up: highlighting three very special entries
...brake saver that is extremely effective even on steep descents. “Altogether this enables very economical driving, saving on fuel and maintenance, bringing down overall costs and reducing our carbon footprint.”...