Interview
In Profile with James Hygate of Firefly Green Fuels
...sound corny, but this is my dream job, I can’t think of anything that I want to do more than make an impact on the climate crisis through my work....
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News
Firebird highlights HVO opportunity during Minister’s visit
...is a crucial step toward closing this emissions gap,” Mark offered, explaining its potential to “protect thousands of jobs in the heating industry and ensure that Ireland meets its climate...
News
Waste-fuelled car success rallies support for sustainable fuels
...in everyday settings as part of the war on climate change. A solution for now Andrew Willson, CEO at Coryton, said: “This phenomenal result is proof of what can be...
News
Builders Vision backs Firefly Green Fuels to accelerate SAF rollout
...market and underscores the critical role that innovative financing plays in addressing climate change.” A ready sector We see Firefly as part of a new wave of industrial innovation –...
Knowledge
Optimising fuel efficiency and sustainability: The evolving role of additives in the energy transition
...(ICEs) remain the predominant powertrain technology, with projections estimating nearly two billion still in operation worldwide by 2040. To align with climate goals, fuels blended with sustainable components, such as...
Analysis
Potential impacts of April’s NIC and minimum wage changes
...With many of those in our community falling into that bracket we consider the potential impacts on fuel distributors of these changes. Key changes National Insurance Contribution changes From April...
Insight
Transition talk with Peter Davidson of the Tank Storage Association
...intensification of systematic competition and signs of fragmentation of the global economic and trade order, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic among others, have highlighted vulnerabilities of the UK’s essential...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – A managed transition?
...closure was preceded in 2008 by the Climate Change Act and in 2015, Amber Rudd, the UK’s Energy and Climate Change Secretary, announced the UK would close all coal-fired power...
News
Oil boilers – no to scrappage scheme
Amber Rudd, secretary of state at the Department of Energy and Climate Change understands about the efficiencies of modern oil condensing boilers but will not support a boiler scrappage scheme...
News
Government commits £32.5m to fund industry move from red diesel
...climate change and air quality targets. As a result, many energy-intensive industries dependent on natural gas and oil products for operations and production have seen their energy costs soar over...
Opinion
UKIFDA encourages homeowners to start biofuel transition
...market. “We have been lobbying the UK government and the Committee on Climate Change and the Irish government and the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAi) to support our industry’s strategy...
News
Significant changes to the UK heating market
...those changes. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RS298DD There are thousands of businesses employing well over 100,000 people, currently installing fossil fuel heating in the UK. To tackle climate change, the UK has a legal...
Insight
Overcoming challenges: building a better future for the chemical supply chain
...the ONS that indicate the UK economy is out of recession, are encouraging in the current economic climate, the industry still needs to overcome a variety of challenges if it...
Insight
Sector legislation: Government strategy, incentives and progress for heat pumps
...need to be taken in the face of the risks of climate change. Homeowners are naturally inclined to resist change unless and until, they see and understand that there are...
Opinion
Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape
In a continuation of our series of articles considering the implication of the red diesel rebate changes we now speak with Niki Holt, head of commercial at Certas Energy, who...
News
Red diesel rebate change – the unwelcome impacts and contradictions
The Government was urged to reconsider the timing of the red diesel rebate change over concerns that the massive hike in fuel tax will hit business hard. With the calls...
Interview
Talking about mental health: frequently asked questions
...Persistent fatigue or a noticeable decline in energy levels. • Appetite changes: Significant changes in appetite, leading to noticeable weight loss or gain. • Physical symptoms: Unexplained physical symptoms such...
Interview
Preparing for the red diesel rebate changes
...a focus on alternative fuels ahead of this rebate change. Fuel stores will be a valuable target The changes to red diesel entitlement mean that many businesses will also have...