Opinion
How do we move towards a greener future?
...energy transition means and realistically what it will look like. For example, we anticipate that even if we hit our net zero targets then carbon will still play an important...
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Opinion
CILT’s 21-point plan to achieve net-zero by 2050
...chief executive, CILT(UK), says: “Transport accounts for 28% of UK carbon emissions and, despite the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, transport emissions will grow with recovery unless action is...
News
Associations push for more from strategy
In a joint statement issued today UKIFDA and OFTEC welcome support for low-carbon liquid fuels in the newly published Heat and Buildings Strategy but also push for an extension of...
Opinion
Logistics sector welcomes Spring Budget retention of fuel duty cut
...successor to the super-deduction (providing it encourages the transition to a zero-carbon economy). Lack of support for sector transition “However, Logistics UK is dismayed by the lack of support to...
Insight
Stanlow Refinery: a century of the North West powering Britain
...Fuels in January 2024, symbolising a new chapter for Stanlow as it shifts towards future fuels, and a focus on becoming the UK’s first low-carbon refinery. EET Fuels’ plans to...
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Leading renewable fuel supplier valued at £120m as it announces plans to list
...and immediate emission cuts from fleets. Renewable biomethane, sourced from food waste, is the lowest carbon, most cost-effective alternative fuel to diesel available to HGVs today, cutting emissions by over...
Analysis
Industry reinforces commitment to genuine sustainability as BBC discusses HVO feedstock concerns
...low-carbon fuel option, its environmental benefits depend heavily on the sustainability of its feedstock. An accountable industry In response to these concerns, the UK has implemented stringent government measures to...
News
North East wins new funding to spearhead development of hydrogen transport hub
...ambitions, and this hydrogen station is another step forward to supporting the cleaner, healthier and safer industries of tomorrow. It backs up everything we’re doing in our low-carbon journey, including...
Opinion
Transition talk
...to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The years commonly range from 2025 to 2035, and for some, 2050, depending on the country. Promises have been made by companies to shareholders and...
News
Low carbon fuel supply solutions expand with launch of HVO Pallet Service
...a credit applied against a future order. An enthusiastic supporter of this renewable fuel Ben Hardwick of LubiQ comments: “With the considerable emphasis on the reduction in carbon achieved with...
Insight
COP26 Blog 3: A just energy transition
...and with low carbon hydrogen being so important in reaching Net-Zero, these skills are going to be in high demand. The role of UK upstream in leading the way to...
Insight
A review of COP 26: the key ‘take-aways’
...2015, to limit global warming and reduce GHGs. A deal on carbon markets was also reached, allowing those who reduce emissions to better than their targets to sell offset credits...
News
Zero-emission fleet marks milestone in heavy transport decarbonisation
A significant milestone in the development of low carbon solutions for heavy transport was recently reached as Wrightbus’s fleet of zero-emission buses clocked up two million miles of travel since...
Opinion
Survey suggests main impact of red diesel rebate change is increased cost
A recent survey suggests that the red diesel rebate changes have increased costs and fuel theft but done little to encourage the switch to low carbon alternatives. Since April 1st,...
News
COP26 President visits hydrogen start-up decarbonising waterways
...for narrow boats and inland waterway vessels. Dependent on carbon-based fuels Hydrogen Afloat director Nick Swift, a chartered engineer who himself lives ‘aboard’ said: “We’re delighted that Alok found time...
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HVO trial roll out will fuel Suttons tankers on its road to net zero
...alternative fuel has a significantly lower carbon footprint than diesel and reduces CO2 emissions by a minimum of 85%. After a successful trial phase, a full implementation of this sustainable...
Insight
Motorists call for broader sustainable strategy
...alternatives. LCA involves evaluating the environmental impact of a product from creation to disposal. For EVs, for instance, this would include calculating the carbon emissions that come from the battery-making...
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Certas Energy named Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year for 2023
...reportable sustainable fuel. HVO is a popular choice for businesses looking to immediately cut their carbon footprint. As a drop-in alternative diesel, HVO reduces life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by up...