Interview
Breaking barriers and challenging the industry
...also make the switch.” “We practice what we preach,” says Amber. “We won’t settle until HVO is widely recognised as a leading clean fuel option by the public and the...
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Industry energy expansion reflected in new name for OGUK
...“Our members are investing in cleaner energies, boosting the technologies needed to support jobs, communities and the UK’s energy security – and to drive the transition to low-carbon energy. “Following...
Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
...£1bn unexpected windfall, it was a time for the Government to have cut Fuel Duty significantly. It was a time too, to incentivise drivers to move to cleaner fuels and...
News
Octopus Energy accelerates clean air travel with investment in sustainable fuels
Octopus Energy’s generation arm today has announced a new investment in sustainable fuels expert Nordic Generation Fuels (NGF) to help speed up the journey to clean air travel. The investment...
Opinion
Biomass Strategy acknowledges off-grid challenges and role for HVO
...little choice in the event of a boiler breakdown after 2026, expected to replace their heating system with a heat pump costing on average around £13,000 to £15,000 – four...
Knowledge
Questions remain as alternative fuel payments commence to heating oil users
Earlier this month the government announced the start of alternative fuel payments to domestic and non-domestic users of heating oil but, with end users still raising questions regarding the payment...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: Here Comes the Sun?
...heating system used. Notably, 55% of all oil heated homes have someone over the age of 60 living in them, which is a higher percentage compared to gas (40%) and...
News
UKIFDA supports TRA proposals on HVO
...for heating industry in the UK is currently concentrating on renewable liquid fuels as a replacement for conventional fossil-based heating oil, in particular Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The fuel provides...
News
Latest industry people moves – March 2025
...at Heat Engineer Software Ltd! “I’ll be focussing on growing the business whilst continuing to help heating engineers, surveyors, designers and installers accurately size new systems using our heat loss...
Opinion
Creating a low carbon energy system
...commodities can say the same. “Heating oil is still one of the most competitive sources of heating. This needs to be taken into consideration when we plan for the future.” ...
News
Unprecedented demand creates temporary oil shortage in Ireland
The recent extreme weather has caused a massive surge in demand for home heating oil in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, creating temporary shortages with distributors forced...
News
The future of liquid fuel heating
...been working hard behind the scenes for a number of months now to prepare our vision for the future of off grid domestic heating,” said OFTEC CEO Paul Rose who...
News
Winner of UKIFDA Innovation Award announced
...a real difference in the industry’s drive to make renewable liquid fuel a viable alternative to heating oil for off the gas grid properties. Sponsored by industry trade magazine Fuel...
News
Cross party support sees renewable liquid heating fuel obligation amendment passed by parliament
...a Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Obligation was passed without objection. Released on Friday, the amendment (new clause 63) mirrors proposals put forward by former environment secretary George Eustice in response...
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OFTEC and FPS call for a radical shake up to home heating policies
...to home heating policies for the UK. The letter, sent to election candidates representing the majority of rural constituencies in the UK, calls for a greater and more pragmatic approach...
Interview
ESL Fuels: working with customers to deliver sustainable fuel solutions
ESL Fuels is a family business that designs, blends, processes and supplies a range of fuels for the road, heating and marine markets. Over the past twenty years, the company...
News
Certas Energy invests £2 million in Dorset depot
The new Holton Heath depot, which will support Certas Energy’s regional presence in the south west, joins a network of over 130 depots across the UK Following a £2 million...
News
Ireland alliance continues push for broader decarbonisation approach with key appointment
Philip Hannon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating (TAZCH). Bringing together businesses from across Ireland, TAZCH is an alliance of those who are...