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E10 to fuel UK’s journey to net zero
...19 million petrol-powered cars in the UK. Its introduction on UK roads could cut transport CO2 emissions by 750 kilotons (0.75mt) of carbon a year from these vehicles – the...
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Stanlow invests in biofuels storage hub
...bio-methanol. The market for energy from renewable sources in the UK is expanding rapidly, driven by legislative obligations to encourage lower carbon fuels. Additional storage investment opportunities for low carbon...
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A low carbon economy by 2050?
The UK’s sensitivity to oil and gas price shocks could be reduced by using low-carbon forms of electricity generation, claims energy secretary, Edward Davey. By 2050, the negative impact that...
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INEOS Phenol and ENGIE to replace natural gas with hydrogen
...to reduce carbon emissions, bringing us one step closer to a carbon-neutral future. It is a strong complement to our already ongoing projects across the country in which we are...
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Truck operators bid for funding
The Department for Transport and the Technology Strategy Board Industry have invested £9.5m to support the low carbon demonstration trial. Truck operators are being invited to bid for some of...
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New COO for leading chemical trade association
...contributions to science and innovation. During his time with Unilever Alastair also played a leading role in creating the “Carbon Rainbow”, Unilever’s unique approach to managing the provenance of carbon...
Knowledge
Optimising fuel efficiency and sustainability: The evolving role of additives in the energy transition
...remain effective in increasingly sophisticated engine designs. This includes developing: Deposit control additives: To prevent carbon buildup in intake valves, injectors, and combustion chambers, ensuring smooth operation and reducing particulate...
Opinion
UKPIA responds to announcement on combustion engine vehicles
...be in use for some time to come, it is important to deploy low carbon liquid fuels, like biofuels, into the fuel mix sooner as they offer significant carbon emissions...
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UKIFDA submits its views on the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy
...heating so it’s vital this sector has a solid and sensible plan for transitioning to a low carbon liquid fuel – and something we see little indication of, in Westminster...
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Ministerial visit to Stanlow focuses on low carbon future
...West England and North East Wales. HyNet’s hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) chain represents a major step forward for low carbon energy technology and innovation in the UK....
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Oil heating more compatible with off-grid homes
Jeremy Hawksley, OFTEC director general The proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is unlikely to tackle the problem of carbon emissions from rural homes, according to OFTEC. In a written response...
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Biofuels – an uncertain future
...responses to the consultation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) implementation and published the consultation on the Carbon and Sustainability Guidance. Additionally it re-iterated its intention to implement RED on...
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First HVO boiler on new build site in Northern Ireland
...just recommissioned a newly installed boiler in Northern Ireland to run on HVO. The homeowner wants to reduce his carbon footprint and is running his central heating boiler on HVO...
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Energy Minister challenges JCB to accelerate hydrogen engine development
...seen.” A zero-carbon solution Lord Bamford said: “It was a pleasure to show the Secretary of State the great progress JCB’s British engineers are making in developing a zero-carbon solution...
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New Emerging Energy roles support key focus for Phillips 66
...will, in his new role, be responsible for advancing the Phillips 66 European business in the areas of renewable fuels, batteries, hydrogen and carbon capture. Nassiri, who was previously supply...
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Industry award recognises impact of innovative fuel technology
...time, and certainly not by 2030. HGVs and vans are responsible for a staggering 35 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in the UK alone. “Whilst further developments are...
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Another energy giant expands interest in biofuels
...efforts to develop and deploy lower-emission energy solutions. ExxonMobil established a Low Carbon Solutions business in 2021 and is currently evaluating biofuels, carbon capture and storage, and hydrogen projects around...
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OFTEC 2022 conference to focus on renewable liquid fuels
...carbon future for the off-grid sector. The 2022 conference, returning to its live format this year after the previous two events were held virtually due to the pandemic, is being...