Insight
PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns
The Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) scheme, an industry initiative backed by government to ensure all tanker drivers in the UK are trained and assessed to a high standard, was created...
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Opinion
Huge decline in North Sea oil flows for INEOS
...prices, pushing yet more people into fuel poverty. The country will need UK gas as a key feedstock for future hydrogen production. It also means that oil and gas revenues will...
News
Avioxx completes design milestone for first-of-a-kind SAF plant
...feedstock and sustainable jet fuel.” An important breakthrough Chris Hancock, CEO of Avioxx, highlighted the significance of the engineering milestone, stating, “This represents an important breakthrough and will give our...
Insight
Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...the following: • Buddying (with feedback from established and suitably trained driver) • Telematics data used to inform any training requirements Driver turnover Many motor fleet underwriters do consider driver...
Sponsored
Prema Energy fuels future with major investment, new leadership, and brand refresh
For over a decade, Prema Energy has been a consistent physical supplier and blender of fuel oils. Proud to have become a staple in the alternative fuel oil sector, we...
News
Fuel efficiency for HGVs
...timescale and the final report, which was presented to Stephen Hammond MP, minister for transport, has received very positive feedback. According to the recent report, three key areas with the...
News
HVO partnership with Tria Energy supplies greener future for Dyno-Rod Ireland
...HVO, delivers a significant reduction in their emissions by up to 90%. The fuel, produced through a process known as hydrotreating, in which renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils and...
News
Avioxx synthetic crude production paves the way to affordable UK SAF
Marking a major step forward in its ambition to deliver cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), UK-based clean energy company Avioxx has commissioned production of synthetic crude oil at its Runcorn...
News
Craggs Energy Group companies achieve prestigious renewable fuels scheme membership
Two leading UK fuel distributors – Craggs Energy and Moorland Fuels – have achieved a major milestone in their commitment to a low-carbon future, becoming approved members of the Renewable...
News
Phasing out fossil fuel in home heating
After almost a year of delays, the UK Government has published the long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy outlining plans to decarbonise heat and buildings. With the sector contributing 21% of...
Opinion
Like-for-like comparisons key to investment in future marine fuels
...is also the feedstock for almost all methanol, ammonia and hydrogen production. While LNG offers significant greenhouse gas emissions reduction when used as a marine fuel compared with VLSFO; fossil...
Interview
In profile – Phil Murray
...facts. This month we chat with Phil Murray who is the Deputy Managing Director at WCF Ltd and the newly appointed UKIFDA President! “Any decision is better than no decision.”...
Interview
A Day in the Life with Kelly McLoughlin of Barton Petroleum
Welcome to our feature where people from many different roles in this industry will take you through a typical day in their working life. This month, Fuel Oil News speaks...
News
Live demonstrations at your depot
To book MechTronic’s no-obligation demo, email brad@mechtronic.ltd.uk After positive feedback at this year’s FPS show, MechTronic has commissioned a new van – a mobile showcase – which can now bring...
News
Argent Energy to end production at Scottish biodiesel plant
...measures by the UK after Brexit on renewable diesel from the USA, that competes with UK biodiesel. This has resulted in an increase of imports of subsidised US-made product of...
Opinion
FETSA responds to European Commission’s climate recommendation
...of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs), advanced biofuels as well as feedstocks used for the decarbonisation of industry, such as ammonia. Storage infrastructure used for carbon capture, usage and...
Opinion
Logistics operators report escalating costs as fuel prices soar
...impact on demand. In a survey carried out by Logistics UK, 71% of UK logistics companies reported an escalation in the cost of transporting goods during Q1 2022 compared to...
Interview
A Day in the Life with Mike Heaton of Certas Energy
...Biofuels (GBF), the largest distributor of HVO in UK, Centreco (largest UK solar installer), Hafad, Freedom Heat Pumps and Next Energy. I have successfully introduced Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to...