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University scientists have developed a greener marine fuel
...8216 and ISO 8217) for use in diesel engines and boilers. A paper, recently published by the university, states that the oil blends can be used in stationary diesel engines,...
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Analysis
Fuelling progress: future fuels for transport decarbonisation
...but Andrew believes this doesn’t go far enough: “Sustainable fuels could be used in all cars which typically run on petrol or diesel. There’s no need for any alterations to...
Interview
The battle to offer a competitive product
...washed diesel. Washed diesel is proving a big hit with cash strapped customers, but it is taking substantial business away from genuine businesses like his, he says. At the moment,...
News
Certas assists Portico to move to low emission operations
...cargo handling operations with a low emission alternative fuel. The business is working with Certas Energy to implement the use of a cleaner burning diesel alternative, Shell GTL Fuel, in...
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Excitement builds for UKIFDA EXPO 2021
...by 8%. “The new product ElimiNox will have on display is its Diesel Bug Buster. This emulsifies free water into the fuel to prevent diesel bug from breeding. “Another product...
Opinion
Will rising fuel prices accelerate the switch to renewables?
With fuel prices at a record high, consumers and businesses worldwide are feeling the impact. The rising cost of diesel is already creating a domino effect throughout the economy and...
Opinion
Transitioning from oil to renewables – cost or investment?
...renewable diesel results in significant GHG emission reduction over the fuel’s lifecycle compared to fossil diesel. Neste is also working with major airlines, such as American Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, and...
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Nationwide HVO refuelling roll out sees Certas claim HGV first
...emissions. As well as fuelling its own fleet with the low carbon diesel alternative, the fuel distributor, part of DCC, has launched HVO delivery to businesses across the UK. The...
Analysis
Improving the UK’s fuel supply network
...Arun explains. “This has invariably put a strain on suppliers safety stocks: diesel is now coming from further afield, so transit times are longer, and the profile of the vessels...
News
HGV hydrogen trials to decarbonise UK fleets
...today, cutting emissions by more than 85% and lifetime costs by 30-40% compared to diesel. Mid-weight trucks (<26 tonnes) will be among the first to be commercially viable for new...
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100% increase in demand for low-carbon fuel sees CNG Fuels open tenth biomethane refuelling station
...solutions to petrol and diesel HGVs. Renewable biomethane – derived from food waste and manure by CNG Fuels – is the lowest carbon, most cost-effective alternative fuel to diesel available...
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Crown Oil partners with Kao Data in another HVO first
...no modification to existing infrastructure and can be used as a direct replacement for diesel. It has a storage life that is ten times that of standard diesel and offers...
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Argent Energy in big green jobs blow
Unite is calling on the Scottish government to ‘step in now’ as 75 jobs are at risk following Argent Energy’s announcement that it plans to close its biodiesel plant in...
Interview
Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!
...(red diesel) alongside our 100% renewable diesel alternative – HVO. With further major investment in tanks at our Okehampton depot, we will soon be able to offer Flame35 which is...
Knowledge
Optimising fuel efficiency and sustainability: The evolving role of additives in the energy transition
...emissions. Lubricity enhancers: As ultra-low sulphur fuels become standard, lubricity additives help protect fuel system components from wear, especially in high-pressure common- rail (HPCR) diesel engines. Cold flow improvers: Necessary...
Interview
In conversation with Bedford Fuels Ltd
...decided not to supply petroleum. How will the changes to red diesel entitlement next April affect you as a company and your customers? The red diesel change in April 2022...
News
HVO trial roll out will fuel Suttons tankers on its road to net zero
...fuel. The trial, covering 5 routes, aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 91000 Kg through the use of HVO. Compatible with existing diesel engines without any need for modifications the...
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Drop in oil product demand highlighted in industry review
...of diesel-only cars was over 4x greater than that of petrol-only cars. This decrease in the overall car parc is due to the large decrease in the number of new...