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£800,000 investment expands HVO fuel trials
...carbon emissions. The conversion requires minimal changes to the boiler and storage tank at a cost of around £500 and takes less than an hour to complete. The fossil-free fuel,...
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Opinion
OFTEC and UKIFDA response to the British Energy Security Strategy
...solutions. For the 1.7 million UK households that currently use oil, renewable liquid fuels such as HVO should be prioritised as HVO immediately reduces carbon emissions by 88%. It can...
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EET celebrates Stanlow centenary by launching 100 community project grants
...in developing a range of low carbon energy transition projects over the next five years across its site. Stanlow will play a major role in accelerating the UK’s low carbon...
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Call for urgent heat policy intervention
...against the tide of carbon reduction efforts, we think it could provide an important part of the jigsaw. Upgrading the estimated 400,000 old, inefficient oil boilers still in use would...
Interview
The downstream customer
...to domestic customers. The fact that it reduces carbon emissions by nearly 90 percent should be enough of an incentive for the government to act quickly instead of kicking the...
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New leadership and expansion plans for EET Retail
...accelerate its growth. Long-term strategy In the age of new mobility, EET Retail’s long-term strategy includes offering a range of low-carbon, high-quality fuels including serving the needs of drivers preferring...
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Committed to carbon neutral liquid fuel
...off-grid homeowners are met,” says Guy Pulham, FPS CEO As an alternative to heating oil, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has reiterated its ongoing commitment to a carbon neutral...
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BP halves dividend after record loss, but the future looks bright
...being a traditional oil company to an “integrated energy company” and said it expects to achieve “net zero” carbon emissions by 2050 following a new company strategy. Bernard Looney, who...
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Concerns raised – UK housing: fit for the future?
...climate change being without doubt the most urgent global issue we face, the CCC is right to highlight the issue of carbon emissions from buildings and to raise its concerns...
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Reality check needed off-grid
...way of lowering the heating emissions of homes off mains gas is flawed. Responding to the launch of the Committee’s 2018 Progress Report to Parliament, Neil Schofield, head of government...
Opinion
Don’t let Covid derail decarbonisation
...on creating a greener economy but, with little cash in the government’s pot and consumers tightening their belts, it’s clear more than ever that the route to a low carbon...
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Greenergy invests in advanced biofuels project
Greenergy announces its continued commitment to renewables through an investment in advanced biofuels. Utilising a combination of existing technologies, the project will create low carbon fuels from waste tyre feedstock....
Interview
In celebration of Prince Petroleum
...about the industry desire to persuade Government that a liquid biofuel should be part of the future for home heating? I do think that new low-carbon liquid fuels will play...
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More energy developments for heavy transport vehicles
...deck but we want to lead the world in zero-emissions full stop,” he explained. “Wrightbus has the best brains in the business when it comes to technology and our StreetDeck...
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The shipping news
...sulphur results in large scale carbon emissions, the impact of which negates the benefits of using a low-sulphur fuel. “There is concern that the ECA Directive may lead to increased...
Opinion
Do you see issues with the introduction of Euro VI or do you welcome it as positive step towards increasing energy efficiency?
...“Euro VI is marginally less energy efficient, adds weight and costs more to purchase and maintain, however it has vastly reduced emissions which will reduce air pollution. Overall it has added...
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WINNER! Estuary Oils wins the 22nd Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year Award!
...levels of torque and performance, improves fuel efficiency, reduces emissions, and minimises engine wear. It delivers up to 20% more braking power and at lower revs – resulting in a...
Opinion
Is there a market for building vehicles to run on alternative fuels?
...our UK engineering partners.” At Volvo Trucks, Ray Cattley, said: “Yes, there is a market for alternative fuels which offer a solution to lowering global emissions, as well as making...