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In 10th year Craggs looks to greener future
...our carbon output by nearly 3,000 metric tonnes per year. Danny Almond, our account manager has been extremely helpful and informative when discussing our options for ‘greener’ ways to heat...
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Handrail safety breakthrough is first shake-up in 90 years
...roofs of countless commercial and industrial buildings including factories, supermarkets and offices. Until now the parts had to be fitted together with multiple clamps or welding. However, the new laser...
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AVK and Rolls-Royce reinforce commitment to net zero
...sales and collaboration. During 2024, the number of mtu generators from Rolls-Royce delivered by AVK has exceeded 500. These are HVO-ready and primarily sold into data centre, industrial and buildings...
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Calls for clarity on recent Budget announcements
...efficiency In response to exchequer funding of £100 million in 2022/23 and 2023/24 to support grant-funding for households and small non-domestic buildings to replace fossil fuel heating, Guy Pulham commented....
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Northern Ireland council embraces HVO in project to reduce carbon emissions by 87%
Last year, in September 2022, The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating (TAZCH) met in the offices of Longford Council, Northern Ireland with Paddy Diffley, the buildings and facilities manager of...
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Certas’ Isle of Wight depot recommended for approval
...East Cowes. Certas said the fuel depot would supply road diesel, red diesel, kerosene and industrial and home heating oil for Island homes and businesses. IW Council planning officers say...
Insight
Downstream Norway: Leading the way in decarbonisation
...auto diesel, diesel for construction purposes, light heating oil, kerosene, jet A1, or marine distillates. A maximum of 40% of emergency stocks may comprise crude oil, condensate, or semi-finished products....
Interview
Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!
...steadily grew for 15 more years. “The first major milestone for us was moving all operations into our own buildings in 2014. We then opened our Plymouth Depot, in 2015,...
Insight
Ken Cronin on DESNZ: Looking beyond the name
...to achieve net zero at a lower cost than air source heat pumps. I believe we have nothing to fear from this department, and I am confident we can work...
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Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved
...blending of biofuels. It also includes the demolition of some of the existing buildings and the chimney on the site and infilling of part of the existing site for four...
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LCM strengthens diversification with solar financing
...purchases will help their cash flow and lead the way to improve the efficiency of their buildings and infrastructure. We couldn’t be happier to work with Marc and his team.”...
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OHES acquired by Adler & Allan
...owners in the region to better protect their own buildings and sites. Category winners will be announced on 30th November at the SHIFT Awards 2017 ceremony at Plaisterers’ Hall, London. www.adlerandallan.co.uk ...
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Green fuel demand sees Crown Oil expand
...earlier this year.” As part of its green efforts, the business has also pledged to run all of its buildings on renewable energy by 2023 and you can read more...
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Cheaper heating bills for oil households
...gas grid homes. According to the Sutherland Tables, a recognised source of data on comparative UK domestic heating prices, the current annual cost of using oil to heat a three...
Insight
How does the french downstream sector compare to the UK?
...heating oil continues to be a material source of fuel/energy for heating purposes. Rationalisation of the refinery network has been pursued with particular urgency over the past five years with...
Opinion
UKIFDA submits views on Scottish Commission’s work plan
...the decarbonisation theme on electric alternatives such as heat pumps. There are more than 135,000 households using heating oil across Scotland – which is why it’s so important the Commission...
Opinion
“Let’s shift our focus to our customers” – industry reactions to the new government
...our customers. One such significant issue is the transition towards renewable liquid heating fuels. “During the last parliamentary term, we successfully persuaded all political parties that a Renewable Liquid Heating...
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FPS gets ready for winter
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers has once again launched a campaign to encourage the 1.25m homeowners who use heating oil to be prepared for winter and order heating oil while...