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Government is open for business
...new framework contract for the supply of liquid fuels to central government and other public sector organisations. The current agreement, which covers heating oil, automotive fuel and marine fuel, expires...
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Phasing out fossil fuel in home heating
...other research and innovation on our future heating systems, including hydrogen”. What role for low carbon liquid fuels? After intense lobbying from those involved in heating the off-grid sector, biofuel...
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Biofuel backed as the future for oil-heated homes
Credit: MrJub With mid-October witnessing the first Green GB Week to promote action on climate change, OFTEC has received further evidence that its work to develop a low carbon liquid...
Insight
Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
...boilers in rural homes from 2026 would be “unfair and unreasonable”, HPF, the leading heat pump lobby group, has echoed the long-running campaign spearheaded by liquid fuel industry trade bodies UKIFDA...
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Ireland alliance continues push for broader decarbonisation approach with key appointment
...the introduction of new and advanced renewable liquid fuels which can help deliver zero carbon heating and make carbon neutrality a reality. A crucial time With over 25 years of...
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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...
Opinion
MPs urged to back affordable green heating campaign for oil heated homes
...government to instead support the use of renewable liquid fuels, such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), for home heating. These fuels can be used in existing oil boiler and tank,...
Opinion
Biomass Strategy acknowledges off-grid challenges and role for HVO
The Government’s Biomass Strategy delivers a greater acknowledgement of the unique challenges facing rural off-grid homeowners but a frustrating lack of detail. Recognising renewable liquid fuels as a pathway to...
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UKIFDA Show 2025 – entries close soon for key industry awards
...even being shortlisted for, a UKIFDA Award provides significant recognition from industry experts, helping businesses enhance their credibility, build trust in their brand, and showcase excellence in the liquid fuels...
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Highly successful event culminates in award dinner recognising industry achievements
Another sold-out UKIFDA Show & Awards Dinner, held this year at CBS Arena in Coventry, saw some remarkable companies and people working within the liquid fuel distribution industry recognised for...
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Fuel industry people moves August 2025
August 2025 appointments and people moves in the fuel industry Certas Energy Leigh Claridge has moved from the role of Head of Sales – Liquid Renewables for Certas Energy to...
Opinion
OFTEC urges support for renewable liquid fuels after PM outlines 10-point plan
...Engineering, wrote to Minister of State for BEIS, highlighting their readiness and commitment to introduce a far cheaper, more practical solution in the form of a renewable liquid fuel to...
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HVO boost as biofuel boiler wins best renewable energy product
...carbon emissions target Stephen continues: “Over 1 million liquid fueled homes on the island of Ireland could be decarbonised by installing an HVO biofuel compatible Grant Vortex boiler, especially those...
Insight
HVO: An industry update
...action on HVO. “There is no question that a new fuel like HVO, which reduces GHGs by up to 90% immediately, is a vital liquid fuel, especially to replace kerosene...
Case Study
RSM: Fuelling efficiency through smart monitoring
...making it well suited to the operational needs of liquid fuel distributors. Built for modern liquid fuel distribution, the OMNi monitor offers precise radar-based tracking for fuels, chemicals, AdBlue®, oils...
Knowledge
Prioritising people to keep fuel systems running smoothly
...their operations. “We keep fuel storage and distribution systems running smoothly to support our clients’ success!” Achieving first-time fixes “We also focus on minimising downtime with our First-Time Fix objective...
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Lenham Storage signs support deal with Europump Maintenance Ltd
Kent-based logistics company Lenham Storage has signed a new 12-month fully comprehensive support contract with Europump Maintenance Ltd for all the fuel island equipment at its two main depots. Speaking...
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Industry welcomes Chancellor’s £20bn backing for carbon capture and storage
Budget 2023: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, says it’s time for a ‘Clean Energy Reset’ as he announces £20bn investment into UK carbon capture and storage (CCS) and a...