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Portland Report August

Market Report

Prices and predictions: how are we faring?

...interest rates to the point where we now have the million-dollar questions of when reduced rates will free-up spending, lift the economy and stimulate demand? This certainly hasn’t happened yet...
A HVO-powered refuse collection vehicle with Councillor Tony Gurney, Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy, and Phil Diffin, Assistant Manager for Waste Resources at North Ayrshire Council, Scotland.

News

Another fleet HVO switch delivers significant carbon savings

...aligning its priorities with the Government’s sustainability ambitions. HVO uptake increasing Councillor Tony Gurney, Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy, said: “As a local authority, we are continually striving...

News

Milford Haven – frustration and regret

... MEP Jill Evans has also written to Welsh secretary Stephen Crabb to ask him to apply for funds. Changes to the global refining industry are impacting on the local economy...

Analysis

Greenergy – liquid problem solving

...– sucking liquidity out of the economy When asked about future oil prices Andrew said he had no forecast as such, but he was concerned about the impact that high...

Opinion

Don’t let Covid derail decarbonisation

Responding to the 2021 Budget, OFTEC chief executive Paul Rose said: “The Chancellor didn’t hold back in outlining the financial toll the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the UK economy,...
Grangemouth march for jobs

News

Grangemouth workforce Unite over government proposals

...economy and that of surrounding communities would be ‘severe’. 88% responded saying that politicians were not doing enough to support and protect jobs at Grangemouth. Only 11% expressed ‘confidence’ in...

Opinion

Budget 2021: Hope for hydrogen hub

...the global hydrogen economy.” George Kieffer, chairman, Freeport East Project Board, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen by the Chancellor as one of the first new Freeports in the...
Grangemouth march for jobs

Analysis

A just transition for Grangemouth?

...effective transition, to import carbon and export jobs. A just transition away from fossil fuels means moving to a more sustainable economy in a way that’s fair to everyone –...

Opinion

How we can use hydrogen to achieve net zero

...research and development of innovative solutions. Hydrogen corridors are already forming between different regions, indicating the beginnings of a global hydrogen economy. The European Hydrogen Backbone initiative, for instance, envisions...