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Durham Council to produce electricity from methane biogas

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Durham Council to produce electricity from methane biogas

...in equipment Mike Curry, Environmental Systems Manager for Durham County Council, recognised that a change in equipment was needed, and turned to Finning for expert support on the best approach....
Second VIXLA being prepared for testing

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QMRE takes delivery of second VIXLA plastic waste-2-oil system

...the environmental impact of plastic waste. The product has gained immense interest globally, reflecting the urgent need for effective and sustainable plastic waste management solutions. The containerised VIXLA system is...

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Scotland’s first vegetable oil heated home

...some. “Hopefully, the trial will help stimulate interest in HVO, increase the supply of the fuel and reduce the cost. The environmental benefits are plain to see.” UKIFDA want both...

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Total UK prosecuted

...safety of our employees and contractors and we are continuously reviewing our Safety, Health and Environmental risk management practices and procedures across the whole of our operations. www.total.co.uk    ...

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Seeking the best drivers in the UK & Ireland  

...are automatically entered into the Depot of the Year competition. “The audits cover 15 sections, including yard and tank storage, health and safety management, transport, and environmental management,” explained Tony....

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Five new renewable biomethane refuelling stations

...and is the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to diesel for HGVs. It cuts vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 85% and is 35%-40% cheaper than diesel....

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IPU Group’s charity challenge for colleague

...of Cancer Research in memory of Dave Hutchings, a much-loved colleague. Melissa Payne, IPU’s internal sales and marketing manager, said: “IPU’s Tristan Philpotts (fuel and environmental manager) and Jacob Briley...

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An extraordinary year for Fairbanks

...occupational health, safety and environmental management system. The company’s commitment to recruitment, quality, training and development has also helped them to achieve a Best Companies Accreditation and the Gold award...

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Combating counterfeit oil level monitors

Two of the oil industry’s largest oil monitoring suppliers – Dunraven Systems and Kingspan Environmental – have issued warnings over the danger of counterfeit products entering the UK and Irish...

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Level of illicit fuel is ‘alarming’

...should also be considered against fuel launderers or the owners of sites where this activity occurs such as environmental legislation enforced by the Northern Ireland Environment Fuel represents approximately 40%...

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Vivergo Fuels announces closure plans

...ensure a market for domestically-produced, environmentally sustainable fuels. “A simple mandate is favoured by most of the relevant stakeholders, including the NFU and ourselves; had the current government consultation proposed...
Logistics UK decarbonisation panel

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Logistics UK hosts decarbonisation panel 

...technologies available. In addition, any environmental charges on logistics must consider whether they assist or hinder a reduction in emissions.”  Practical steps Logistics UK’s new decarbonisation insight report also highlighted...
Could electrifying thermal processes help refiners to lower their carbon footprint?

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Could electrification decarbonise petrochemical refining?

...to use electric process heating systems with far fewer size constraints than energy and environmental engineers previously imagined and secondly, the control of these megawatt size heating systems is demonstrated...