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FTA’s response to emission zone postponement  

The Freight Transport Association has responded to the news that the introduction of Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) is due to be postponed with Birmingham City Council and Leeds City...

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Celebrating 50 years of innovation

...probably unemployable,” remembers co-founder Bruce Woodal. “Therefore, we decided we should start a business of our own and recognised there was an opportunity to seize in oil fired central heating...

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NIOF launches customer charter

...a customer charter – a first for an oil trade association in the UK and Ireland. David Blevings, executive director, said: “The charter is a welcome development and will provide...

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Cleaner-burning diesel approved for championship racing

Certas Energy has overseen the collaboration with the British Truck Racing Association (BTRA) and Shell to obtain FIA approval on the use of a cleaner burning diesel alternative fuel. Shell...
Lube succession and sustainability conference 2023

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Industry conference to address succession and sustainability

This October, the United Kingdom Lube Association (UKLA) will host Lube Media’s Succession & Sustainability, ‘A New Perspective’, Conference, where the industry will assemble to take a forensic and innovative...

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IPRA welcomes excise freeze

David Blevings (far left) at the recent IPRA retail fuel show held in Dublin The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) has welcomed the finance minister’s decision to hold fuel excise...
MPs support bill to incentivise rural households to convert kerosene boilers to HVO

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MPs support bill to incentivise renewable liquid fuels

...successful industry HVO trials being led by trade associations OFTEC and UKIFDA in partnership with fuel distributors and technicians, as part of the Future Ready Fuel campaign, Mr Eustice suggested:...

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Certas Energy joins UKPIA and fuels tall ships

Certas Energy has joined the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) as a full associate member. The associate scheme is aimed at further developing industry cooperation, dialogue and excellence in the...

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Committed to carbon neutral liquid fuel

...keep more heat in and use less fuel. “We will continue to work in partnership with other trade associations in the UK and Europe to develop alternative, greener liquid fuel...

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The world’s biggest tank terminal event

...floor.” The Innovation Theatre provides free content to all visitors. Led by industry associations and specialist innovation platforms, EEMUA, iTanks and VDMA, visitors can take part in round table sessions...

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Oil challenges and opportunities to be tackled at IP Week

...Chris Hunt, director general of the UK Petroleum Industry Association. Dr Fatih Birol HonFEI, executive director, International Energy Agency, will present the outlook for the oil market, examining the uncertainties and certainties...

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A more certain future for solar

...around 6% for most typical, well-sited installations. Government recognition Alan Aldridge, chairman of the Solar Trade Association, commented: “This should reassure consumers and solar companies alike that the government recognises...

Opinion

Call for certainty on renewable liquid fuel

Recognition of the potential for renewable liquid fuel solutions in decarbonising off-grid home heating is welcomed but industry calls for an end to ‘unacceptable limbo’. Industry trade associations UKIFDA and...