Insight
Ireland’s downstream oil infrastructure
...main non UK supply source of imports. Oil is by far the principal energy source in the Republic, accounting for almost 60% of total energy consumption. Apart from Whitegate, Ireland’s...
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Interview
Preparing for oil off Ireland
...Ireland having thousands of people directly and indirectly involved in oil exploration, the consensus is that an oil find is required soon. Speaking at a panel discussion about how Ireland...
Opinion
Is there a place for biofuels in Ireland’s future energy strategy?
We catch up with David Blevings of the Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF) and OFTEC Ireland manager, for his thoughts on the latest progress. The big ‘advantage’ that Ireland has...
News
Green Biofuels launches Ireland’s first low-carbon fuel terminal
...Ireland’s ambitions to decarbonise. Committed to making a difference Magnus Hammick, COO, GBF, said: “We are really excited about this project and constructing the first low-carbon fuel terminal in Ireland...
News
New general manager for FTA Ireland
Aidan Flynn, FTA Ireland’s new general manager, who has held a number of senior leadership positions within the transport and logistics sector in Ireland Aidan Flynn, who was previously business...
Opinion
“Do you agree with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) that the Province should have more oil buying clubs?”
...months o the year. Buying groups typically thrive where distributor numbers and supply options are low and where healthy margins are traditionally achieved – Northern Ireland is no longer such...
Interview
Topaz – keeping Ireland moving
...and trusted fuel brands in Ireland, says the company’s marketing director Paul Candon. Topaz keeps Ireland moving, we like to say,” says Paul of the business that is 100% Irish...
Opinion
Roll out of E10 petrol in Northern Ireland is welcomed by UKPIA
New laws requiring the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations in Northern Ireland came into operation on November 1. The introduction of the higher ethanol content E10 fuel, containing...
News
Renovare Fuels launches £9m Northern Ireland site
A £9 million plant making sustainable fuels using patented technology developed in collaboration with NASA, will open in Northern Ireland next year. Renovare Fuels’ site will see close to two...
Interview
Taking action in Ireland
...Distributor Debate in Northern Ireland, writes Irish correspondent, Aine Faherty Distributors from north and south of Ireland attended the event in Templepatrick, where much emphasis was placed on the promotion...
News
HVO partnership with Tria Energy supplies greener future for Dyno-Rod Ireland
A new partnership will see Tria Energy supply Dyno-Rod Ireland with HVO, enabling the drainage services provider to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its vehicle fleet. ‘’We’re proud to...
News
Fleet managers to benefit from Republic of Ireland launch
...Silvey Fleet fuel card will give fleet managers in Ireland access to competitively priced fuel at more than 400 sites throughout the Republic of Ireland. In addition, the online portal...
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Pen Underwriting extends long-term specialist fleet deal in Republic of Ireland
Pen Underwriting has extended its long-term strategic collaboration with Zurich in the Republic of Ireland in support of Pen’s highly specialist fleet insurance offering, following a multi-year renewal of their...
News
Northern Ireland council embraces HVO in project to reduce carbon emissions by 87%
...demonstrate how the switch to low-carbon liquid fuels can accelerate Ireland’s journey towards hitting its emissions reduction targets by 2030. The Government’s Climate Action Plan commits Ireland to a legally...
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Minister hails Wrightbus as fantastic clean growth example during Northern Ireland visit
...embracing clean growth. “This government is committed to supporting businesses in Northern Ireland by driving up inward investment. This autumn’s Northern Ireland Investment Summit will be a huge catalyst for...
News
Open to debate in Ireland
...BP, David Kingsman, Fuelsoft, Julia Mansfield, Fuel Additive Science Technologies and David Blevings, Northern Ireland Oil Federation. “I felt the mix of speakers was interesting,” wrote John Switzer of J...
News
Unprecedented demand creates temporary oil shortage in Ireland
The recent extreme weather has caused a massive surge in demand for home heating oil in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, creating temporary shortages with distributors forced...
News
West Cork school makes history as Ireland’s first to be heated using HVO
The primary school is Ireland’s first to transition to the low carbon biofuel from kerosene to fuel its heating system. To celebrate this important step on their environmental journey, staff...