Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
In conversation with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, an organisation which is unequivocable in its ambition: “Our goal is clear: the members of Fuels for Ireland are going...
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Opinion
Ken’s Corner: A week is a long time…
...Ireland, and new First Ministers in Northern Ireland, Wales and, most recently, Scotland. Many of these changes have come about partially as a result of net zero or climate change...
News
LCM Group launches with acquisition of PIS (Ireland)
...establishes a new geographical base and increases the Groups’ offering in both the UK and Ireland. A fuel management and forecourt installation market leader, PIS (Ireland) will benefit from LCM’s...
Opinion
Industry alliance leads the way toward zero carbon heating for Ireland
...Ireland, explains how an industry group, The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating (TAZCH) is influencing government policy on the decarbonisation of the home heating sector in Ireland. While climate-related issues...
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News
UKIFDA challenges Irish government on biofuels
...across rural Ireland being 65%. Ireland is thus a very rural country and most of the population is off the mains gas grid. “It is also important to understand the...
Insight
Are fuel buying patterns changing in the UK and Ireland domestic heating sectors?
...Ireland are no exception, and consumer buying patterns are changing with it. Fuel Oil Distributors (FODs) have long relied on predictable buying behaviour to manage stock levels, ensure operational efficiency,...
News
Certa move into renewables fuelled by Alternative Energy Ireland acquisition
...make changes that benefit their businesses, homes and the environment.” Picture shows Andrew Graham, Managing Director of Certa Ireland and Steven Bray, founder and Managing Director of Alternative Energy Ireland...
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New Volvo trucks for Veterans into Logistics
...Ireland and Asda donating the vehicles, and a generous £30k grant from the Veterans’ Foundation. The charity will use the three Volvos to replace its existing vehicles to help around...
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DPD Ireland switches to 100% HVO to decarbonise HGV fleet
...(vs 2020). Line-haul routes carry parcels between DPD Ireland’s central sorting hub in Athlone and its 35 depots on the island of Ireland. The decision to switch follows a successful...
Opinion
Northern Ireland Government warned over heating sector decarbonisation plans
...David Blevings, Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF) and OFTEC Ireland representative, on the latest developments in the NI energy strategy. The NIESR predicts that all regions in the UK will...
Further Reading
Interview
DCC on ambitions for Ireland and energy transition
...parking and secure parking much more important, so the SNAP business has been very successful for us.” Future plans for Ireland “We’ve made a number of significant investments in Ireland...
Insight
The growth of natural gas in Ireland
WITH SIGNIFICANT NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WORLD OF NATURAL GAS IN THE OFFING, WILL THE POSITION OF NATURAL GAS BE FURTHER CONSOLIDATED IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND?...
Insight
Irish Heating Alliance calls for ‘pragmatic addition’ to home decarbonisation policy
...blend can be implemented immediately at no upfront cost to the consumer. The report, funded by Fuels for Ireland, OFTEC and the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) in...
Insight
Can Northern Ireland lead the way for sustainable liquid fuels?
...on a new energy strategy for Northern Ireland. For us, the future looks bright, the future looks to include sustainable biofuels for heat in Northern Ireland. Image credit: David Blevings...
News
DCC Oil Ireland rebrands to Certa Ireland
DCC Oil Ireland has announced a rebrand to Certa Ireland with all its consumer-facing brands adopting the new Certa brand. The company has grown through acquisition over the past three...
Interview
An interview with Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA
...campaign – reaching 100,000 website visitors in the first full year has been a great achievement. Our main relationship in Ireland is with Fuels for Ireland, which has taken a...
News
Certa doubles number of HVO-ready forecourts
...with Certa on this initiative and Certa should be commended for the progress the company is making in increasing the availability of HVO in Ireland.” Image credit: Certa, Škoda Ireland...
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OptiMate is the key to MechTronic success in Ireland
...are behind MechTronic’s recent success in both Northern Ireland and Ireland. OptiMate is a revolutionary and futureproof system that is developed to meet changing customer demands. Launched in 2016, Optimate...