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RHI target – an unrealistic goal?
...would suffer the same fate as the Green Deal. RHI payments only come into play once the renewable heating system has been installed and the average consumer simply cannot afford...
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Welsh distributor goes with the wind
Erecting the latest turbine at D J Davies Ammanford depot Formed in 1971 D J Davies Fuels has diversified to offer its customers a range of energy products including fuel,...
Opinion
Rolling back net zero: is it time to ease up on the transition?
With recent calls to ‘scrap net zero’ leading those at the frontline of transition delivery to ask whether they can afford to ‘take their foot off the gas’, we weigh...
Case Study
The benefits of tank telemetry implementation
An interview with Alan Keyes, Glen Fuels Background Glen Fuels is currently run by my brother Kevin and me. It was set up in 1986 by our parents, Kevin Snr....
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Distributor diaries October 2023
...claudia@andpublishing.co.uk New Era Fuels enjoying summertime fun New Era Fuels, the Essex-based fuel distributor, had a wonderful time celebrating at a summer party held at Chelmsford Racecourse. Amber Geggus, project...
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Life begins at 40
...whom have come through the ranks. Steve Moulin is Leicester’s new manager, Mark Gamble takes the reigns at Wellingborough and Mark Varley has been promoted at Watford. Clive Morin has been...
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TEAM INEOS and the Tour De Yorkshire
...Jim Ratcliffe, founder and chairman of INEOS, Chris Froome, who is is aiming to win a record-equalling fifth Tour riding for Team INEOS this July, and Sir Dave Brailsford, Team...
Analysis
Government urged to listen to constituent concerns over home heat decarbonisation choices
...renewable liquid fuels adds up to just £500 per home and delivers an 88% reduction in emissions. In order to make renewable liquid fuels a viable alternative to fossil fuels...
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Essar – new roadside development
...at one of its branded retail outlets at Moulsford in Oxfordshire, with several more planned to follow suit in 2019. The station is one of 12 MPK sites recently unveiled...
Insight
Energy Minister challenges JCB to accelerate hydrogen engine development
...success in developing engines powered by the zero-carbon fuel. Mr Shapps was hosted by JCB Chairman Lord Bamford and JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald, on a visit to JCB Power Systems...
News
New openings in Wales
News of the new openings – a Welsh office in Carmarthenshire for Envirostore and a depot in Ammanford for Star Multifuels was announced on the Envirostore stand at FPS EXPO...
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FTA’s response to emission zone postponement
The Freight Transport Association has responded to the news that the introduction of Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) is due to be postponed with Birmingham City Council and Leeds City...
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Wrightbus unveils new Rightech EV truck brand to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
...launched under the Ballymena company’s new Rightech brand. Ryze Power, part of a portfolio of net zero companies run by Wrightbus owner Jo Bamford, will provide class-leading charging infrastructure and...
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Excitement builds for soon to be announced key industry award
...hugely impressed not only by the ultimate winner but also by the attitudes and achievements of all nominees.” Recent winners include Clifford Tappin of Lovell Fuels, Buckinghamshire, who was named...
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Wrightbus to recruit for more than 40 new jobs
...alternative fuel developments. Wrightbus, which launched the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen double decker bus in 2020, has created the roles in preparation for increasing production of the vehicle this year...
Insight
Sector legislation: Government strategy, incentives and progress for heat pumps
In a previous issue of Fuel Oil News (March 2022) we considered the increasing frequency with which core fuel distribution businesses within our community were changing their names and updating...
Insight
Gas grid and storage facilities in the UK
...are in power generation, accounting for 34%, and in domestic/residential heating at 33%. Gas accounts for about 40% of the fuel used in power generation and 80% of that used...
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New Volvo trucks for Veterans into Logistics
...LNG-fuelled trucks, which reduce CO2 emissions in comparison with diesel. Carl White, Used Truck Director for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland said: “We heard Veterans into Logistics was looking for...