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Oil-fired homes – the clear winners
...existing buildings in the Republic of Ireland. “Oil prices have tumbled once more, making oil heating the cheapest form of home heating regardless of location, type of property and whether...
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RHI target – an unrealistic goal?
Jeremy Hawksley, director general, OFTEC Targets set out in the impact assessment produced by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) state that Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will support...
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Low carbon fuels are deliverable
...their potential to deliver carbon reductions over different timescales. The research also compares the decarbonisation potential of biofuels with other low carbon heating options in oil-heated homes. The modelling, which...
Opinion
Record profits for big energy companies increase calls for environmental legislation
...the environment first. We cannot simply sit around twiddling our thumbs while we wait for clean power sources to become viable. A drop in the ocean Endorsing comments made by...
Insight
‘European clean energy emissions targets are reshaping the storage industry’
...Amit Rao, principal consultant at S&P Global, looked at how Europe specifically has put clean energy high on its agenda. “Tanks are the backbone of the energy supply chain in...
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Greenarc unveils new brand identity as it’s named one of Britain’s fastest-growing companies
...the second year in a row. Supporting the evolution Chris Bingham, chairman and CEO at Greenarc comments: “At Greenarc, our purpose is to ease the worlds journey to clean energy....
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Charging network offers forecourt owners support to transition to EV hubs
...make it easy for EV drivers to charge. Independent petrol station owners with sites that meet Fastned’s location criteria can access Fastned’s “A Clean Start” offer to help with the...
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Lobbying for a better off-grid deal
In the run-up to last month’s Budget, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) had been lobbying the government on various fronts for the off-grid heating oil industry. Writing to Mr...
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OptiMate is the key to MechTronic success in Ireland
...in Ireland, 40% of all homes rely on home-heating oil. In July 2019, heating oil prices reached their highest levels since 2014, following four consecutive years of growth. Naturally Covid-19...
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New crackdown on polluting truck drivers as DVSA steps up roadside checks
Starting in August the new roadside checks, which aim to improve air quality in towns and cities, will target those who try to cheat the law. In this major government...
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A good infrastructure?
...(Heathrow), Purfleet (Gatwick), Avonmouth and theMidlands (Bromford) from Fawley Mainline serves the Midlands (Kingsbury) andNorth West (Manchester) from Pembroke and Milford Haven Finaline services Buncefield (Heathrow) from Lindsey; currently restricted...
Analysis
Fuelling progress: future fuels for transport decarbonisation
...the country’s net zero target. The DGA has come together to explore the role of hydrogen in decarbonising the country’s industry, transport and domestic heating sectors and, last year, as...
Opinion
UKIFDA vision for a liquid fuel future
As UKIFDA launches its new future vision for clean growth and decarbonisation Guy Pulham, chief executive comments: “We’ve always supported the principle of decarbonisation, clean growth and clear air and...
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Recognition for lead on fuel transition
...ground-breaking work in the home heating market – exploring the use of HVO as a viable clean-burning alternative. A whole business approach to sustainability If that wasn’t enough, the business...
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More opportunities for fossil fuel producers
Heavy industries like steel still require a heat intensity that cannot come from electricity alone As the move to renewable power and electric cars gains momentum, Shell’s CEO Ben Van...
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JET – new dual premium fuels range
...roll out to all sites that previously offered JET premium fuels. JET ULTRA premium fuels are specially designed to deep-clean dirty engines and prevent deposits from building up To coincide...
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Acquisition of electrical contractor Elektec further electrifies Greenarc services
Greenarc Limited, the nationwide fuel, clean energy and infrastructure company has announced its third investment in less than nine months with the acquisition of Lancashire-based company Elektec. The purchase of...
Analysis
Fuels Industry UK: Industrial Strategy falls short on sector support
...to create significant employment . Doubling clean energy investment Annual clean energy investment is set to double to over £30 billion by 2035. Carbon market and emissions trading alignment A...