Opinion
Fears for future of Stanlow oil refinery
...providing such support to the fossil fuel industry in the year of COP26. It will be interesting to see if this could be avoided by placing the emphasis of any...
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Industry conference to address succession and sustainability
...– A New Perspective’ topics include: Embedding sustainability across the organisation Supply chain integrity Fossil to sustainable Operational sustainability Recycling & Re-refining Diversity, Equality & Inclusion – more than just words...
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TRA proposes removal of HVO measures
...obtained from synthesis or hydro-treatment, of non-fossil origin (HVO) be revoked. The UK has an established FAME production industry, but no UK HVO production industry exists. The TRA’s investigations found...
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Change of leadership to drive sustainability at Argent Energy
...de-fossilisation fuel, crafted entirely from waste oils and fats. In line with this, Louise expressed enthusiasm about the appointment and emphasised continuity in the company’s overarching strategy “I am delighted...
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Grob Group switches to HVO in HVAC company first
...as part of the company’s roadmap to net zero by 2030, the move from fossil diesel means it is among the first in the HVAC Industry to be entirely fuelled...
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Formula Student to use all sustainable fuels in 2024
...compared to fossil fuel-based equivalents. Both are second-generation advanced biofuels, created from agricultural waste, and have been designed to be a drop-in solution, meaning that student teams do not need...
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BP energy outlook suggests global oil demand may have peaked
...its plans to become a net zero energy company by 2050. Whilst this appears to offer a gloomy outlook for the fossil fuel industry, it can also be viewed as...
Interview
Marsh Fuels: two significant milestones
...of Wessex. Promoting the journey to zero carbon and encompassing all types of fuel generation from fossil to renewable, I feel as though I’m following in the footsteps of my...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...with importers and EU/global refineries.” Andrew Gardner, Petroineos “Petroineos supports the Purvin & Gertz report and the subsequent findings. In particular we believe that fossil fuels will continue to be...
News
Fuel industry addresses ‘minimal and patchy’ supply shortage
...to ensure fuels are being delivered as quickly as possible.” Arrests continue The protests by anti-fossil fuel groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, which began on April 1, continued...
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DfE sets up renewable biofuels stakeholder group
...heating in Northern Ireland’s homes and buildings.” Biofuels are considered to be low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels with DfE developing a call for evidence on the roles that HVO and...
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INEOS Phenol and ENGIE to replace natural gas with hydrogen
...fuel and as a raw material in its own production processes so that fewer fossil raw materials have to be used. INEOS recently started a new business activity that focuses...
Opinion
Sustainability without compromise
...Most unwanted clothing ends up in landfill or is incinerated when the raw materials could be reused in further garment production, a process which uses less fossil fuel and produces...
News
Oil boilers – no to scrappage scheme
...fossil fuels, will continue to play a role in the UK’s energy mix in the short term, but if we are to achieve a reduction of this level then it...
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Coryton joins European consortium to accelerate sustainable e-fuel progress
...“Sustainable fuels have the potential to deliver an immediate impact on our environment. As a drop-in solution, they could be used as a direct replacement for fossil fuels whilst alternative...
Opinion
Low Carbon Fuels Strategy is urgently needed for transport decarbonisation progress
...“Despite a monumental push towards battery electric, the real future of fuel is not written yet. The way we de-fossilise is up for grabs and low carbon fuels and synthetic...
News
Exolum’s new solar PV plant will supply clean energy for Misterton fuel terminal
...park contributes to the goal of moving away from fossil fuels and working towards obtaining more sustainable energy sources. The commissioning of this new plant was attended by Colonel Peter...
Opinion
What is your opinion as to the likely impact of Article 7a of the Fuel Quality Directive?
...The Fuel Quality Directive is an important opportunity to begin to understand and reduce the carbon intensity of fossil fuel, and we believe it should be implemented in a way...