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James Hygate Firefly OBE

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Firefly CEO awarded OBE for services to low carbon fuels

...technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change. The Order of the British Empire is one of the United Kingdom’s highest honours, awarded by the monarch for exceptional...

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Boiler scrappage in next month’s Budget?

...concluded HHIC director Stewart Clements. “It would make domestic heating more climate friendly; cut fuel bills; and reduce the number of cold related health issues which contribute to the unacceptable...
Analysing emissions with Nick Molden - are we getting our facts straight?

Opinion

Analysing emissions: why clean can be a dirty word

...the planet. Solving climate change is a hard problem. If anyone comes bearing simple solutions, be aware, do your own research, make sure it’s real. Because sometimes it is, but...

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Drop in oil product demand highlighted in industry review

...and geothermal as feedstocks become more diverse. Emissions reductions have been achieved across all sectors, demonstrating the seriousness with which the downstream industry takes climate and air pollution. With significant...

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Visionary fuel solutions

...want to put industry insight at the forefront of their service. Patrick Hudson explains:  “End-users and resellers of petroleum products tend to focus on the current trading climate and will...

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A UK hydrogen first for Stanlow

...the way for a range of global industries. David Parkin, director, Progressive Energy and spokesperson for the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) said: “The Committee on Climate Change is absolutely...

Opinion

How we can use hydrogen to achieve net zero

...in green energy projects is already paving the way for future hydrogen collaborations. For example, the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership promotes access to clean energy technologies and encourages...

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Spreading the cost of safety systems…

...reluctance of banks to lend money in the current economic climate. With increasing demands placed on contractors to fit vehicle safety devices – including side and rear view camera monitor...

Opinion

Why is fuel filter blocking still an issue?

...The taskforce has had some small wins regarding changes to fuel specifications but getting those changes into the fuel supply chain have been delayed. “Testing of fuel samples has shown...
Jemma Deans, Oilfast

Interview

Passion and pride celebrated with award recognition

...my 1-year-old daughter Harli Curtis. I would love to take her to work with me!” If you could change anything about your role, what would you change? “I wouldn’t change...

Opinion

Calls for investment in hydrogen

The man behind plans for 3,000 hydrogen buses across the UK says a report by think-tank Policy Exchange, calling for more capital investment in hydrogen, is exactly the kind of...
Joining the sector from a background in renewables Mark Deeney shares his thoughts on the transition.

Opinion

A successful transition requires a cross-sector commitment

...of global HVAC equipment manufacturers, distributors, R&D teams, suppliers and end users, I’ve witnessed a marked change in attitudes towards decarbonisation – from a technological curiosity to a vital necessity....

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August update

...the planned changes do go ahead, a large amount of imported European kerosene will see price increases of 4.7%” What would be the implications of a 4.7% import tariff on kerosene jet...