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Biofuels – an uncertain future
...used cooking oil and algae With concerns over the rising prices, profitability and sustainability of turning virgin vegetable oils into biodiesel, producers are looking to maximise access to lower cost...
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Interview
Taking action in Ireland
Being proactive rather than reactive was one of the really strong messages conveyed to an audience of over 60 fuel oil distribution staff who attended last month’s Fuel Oil News...
News
INEOS Phenol and ENGIE to replace natural gas with hydrogen
...project by INEOS and ENGIE is to replace natural gas with hydrogen used by the INEOS gas turbine. Initially 10% of the gas feed will be replaced by hydrogen. If...
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Crown Oil Group delivers carbon neutrality as it celebrates 75 years
Bury-headquartered fuel supplier Crown Oil Group is celebrating achieving carbon neutral status as it marks its diamond jubilee and believes it is the first fuel company in the UK to...
Analysis
Government urged to listen to constituent concerns over home heat decarbonisation choices
...million off gas grid UK households, many of them in rural communities, who rely on heating oil to heat their homes, are facing little choice in their route to decarbonising...
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New business development manager for Oil and Gas subdivision of adi Group
...the firm as a business development manager for the oil and gas sector, forming a new subdivision of adi Projects. Mo has a solid technical background in engineering as well...
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Oilfast extends exciting partnership to support more dreams
...from low-income backgrounds to participate, Oilfast launched the Oilfast Trust Fund to offer two scholarships. The Oilfast Trust Fund: A commitment to equal opportunity James Hughes, Business Development Manager for...
Opinion
Industry urges Government on rural decarbonisation strategy as customer cost concerns grow
...for the complex rural off-gas grid sector. As a new survey of off-gas grid consumers reveals increasing concerns over the cost of transitioning to low carbon heating, the government is...
Interview
How Phillips 66 is driving the industry evolution to future fuels
...emerged when only vegetable oils (e.g. rapeseed, soybean and corn oil) were used as feedstocks, however, with the advancement in production methods allowing the use of waste fats, oils and...
Analysis
Fuelling progress: future fuels for transport decarbonisation
...carbon solutions for UK customers. GBF’s products are made from renewable feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal oils and fat. The product range includes HVO Gd+, a low emission, advanced...
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Report highlights industry’s net zero role
...the changes and developments in the energy sector to consider the implications for the sector and where the oil and gas industry can play a part. The government’s Net Zero...
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Great news for oil boilers
Grant Vortex oil boilers continue to hold their position as the No.1 choice in the UK whilst the Worcester Greenstar oil boiler range has obtained Which Best Buy status for...
Insight
The Humber refinery – a key indigenous source of supply
...and distribution Petrol @ 32% Diesel/Gasoil @ 44% Kerosene/ Jet A-1 @ 8% Petroleum coke @ 6% Fuel oil @ 4% Petrochemical feed stocks @ 4% LPG @ 2% (Source:...
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Distributor diaries – latest updates from our fuel distributor community
...greener energy solutions.” Full story here. East Cork Oil abandons acquisition plans One of Ireland’s largest distributors, East Cork Oil, is not proceeding with its planned acquisition of Kerry- based...
Insight
The case for a UK CSO agency
...Downstream Oil Reporting System and for importers in the Oil Stocking System. Additional provisions introduced in 2012 require that for motor spirit, diesel/gasoil and jet kerosene at least 22.5 days...
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OSS (Hydrodec UK) buys Eco-Oil business
...OSS and Eco-Oil collect and recycle waste oil and workshop hazardous waste together with fuel oil sales. Under the new arrangement both companies will in the short term continue to...
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Oil Care Campaign prepares to celebrate 20 years
...safe disposal and management of oil. A network of oil banks which accept used engine oil for recycling has been established in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Organisers of...
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Changes to oil regulations in Scotland
Are you compliant with the new changes made to Scotland’s oil regulations? The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has contacted Fuel Oil News for assistance in drawing attention to the...