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TRA proposes removal of HVO measures
...applied. Although the TRA found that dumping of subsidised HVO would also be likely to occur if the duty were no longer applied, there would be no damage to domestic...
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Lough Ross laundering plant dismantled
...estimated to be capable of producing over 7.5 million litres of illicit fuel a year, potentially evading around £4.3 million in taxes and duty. Mike Parkinson, assistant director, criminal investigation,...
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HVS to develop world-first self-driving hydrogen HGV with share of £6.6m funding
...thanks to increased safety and fuel savings, and develop new business models.” Seizing the opportunity Business Secretary Grant Shapps said: “In just a few years’ time, the business of self-driving...
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Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?
...logistics. In its Logistics Manifesto 2015, FTA said that the freight industry requires better support from government, and set out key issues which need addressing– including a cut in fuel...
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Key fuel industry supporter sponsors EXPO 2022 Reunion Dinner
...EXPO 2022. The 42nd UKIFDA EXPO 2022 is a two-day exhibition and Future Fuels Conference held at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. This year’s Back for the Future theme is one...
Interview
In profile with Bruce Woodall of the Fuel Experts Association
...fewer Farmer’s son, started at OTS in 1971 (now OTS Group) and developed into filling stations, fuel depots, waste management and fuelling services for end users. Describe yourself in 3...
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Excitement builds for soon to be announced key industry award
The 2021 winner of the prestigious ‘Driver of the Year’ award will, this year, be presented at a virtual ceremony during UKIFDA EXPO 2021 and Future Fuels on 7-8th July...
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Shell pulls plug on hydrogen car refuelling stations to ‘focus on larger vehicles’
...fuel cell vehicles it could serve. Shell had received funding through the European Fuel Cell Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (now known as the Clean Hydrogen Partnership) and the UK Office of...
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Jail sentences for sellers of illicit fuel
Five people, including the former owners of a Sussex petrol station have been sentenced for distributing and selling an estimated 4.8 million litres of illicit fuel to unsuspecting motorists, including...
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ULEMCo awarded contract for largest fleet-wide hydrogen conversion to date
Pioneer of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, ULEMCo, has been awarded a major fleet-wide contract by Aberdeen City Council (ACC) for its hydrogen dual-fuel utility vehicle conversions. The contract, initially for 35 vehicles,...
Opinion
Unite Grangemouth survival plan calls for transition to biofuels hub
...demonstrates how Grangemouth can be initially converted into a Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility, before further developing into a full bio-fuels outlet and highlights that the creation of a SAF facility...
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ESL Fuels hits one billion litre sales for Ultra 35
Established in 1999, initially as one of the first commercial pioneers of biodiesel, ESL Fuels is a blender and supplier that specialises in the manufacture of innovative fuel products such...
Insight
HVO: An industry update
...in the fuel sector and taking an active lead in creating a sustainable future for fuelling solutions, welcomed the recommendations from the TRA but stressed the need for more urgent...
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Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA urges ‘facts before theories’
...fuel obligation and proposals to harmonise duty rates across all liquid heating products. The outcome of this by-election will be an important pointer to the Government on how rural communities...
Opinion
How we can use hydrogen to achieve net zero
...as a fuel source, it is important to consider the broader context. The primary focus should be on enhancing energy efficiency and reducing overall energy consumption in processes. Direct use...
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Waste oil – where are we in 2011
...the fuel will be no more harmful to man or the environment than a comparative virgin fuel. It achieves this through the setting of detailed sampling and test limits/methods, and...
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New business innovates fuel transportation
Focused on the development of vehicle-mounted transport solutions and fuel systems for the fuel transportation market, Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions (IRTS) has been launched following the merger of Ingersoll Rand,...
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Industry award recognises impact of innovative fuel technology
British fuel tech company SulNOx Group Plc has been recognised with a leading industry innovation award. Recognised at the Logistics Leadership Awards for its groundbreaking technologies which reduce fuel consumption,...