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Marine fuel – sulphur spot checks

...operating in European waters was tested between January – April 2015.  Ninety vessels (6%) were found to be non-compliant with the new regulations. Reasons for non-compliance included keeping inaccurate records...

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Fuel poor left out in the cold

...so we must look carefully at any proposals for change.” OFTEC will be discussing this report at the next Competent Persons Forum which will be hosted by the Department for...

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A more diverse energy era for OFTEC

...we move into a more energy diverse era. Our aim is to consolidate OFTEC’s position as one of the leading Competent Persons Scheme operators within the heating sector and remain...

Opinion

Truck drivers and cyclists: essential safety advice

...due to the focus and skill of drivers, the vast majority of truck/bike encounters pass without incident. But there are now urgent reasons why drivers need to redouble their efforts....
New safety course will meet the demands of the UK Hydrogen strategy

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UK hydrogen strategy triggers launch of new CompEx safety course

...net zero. Offering a 45-minute overview of hydrogen, the benefits of use, safety considerations, and protection measures required, ‘An Introduction to Hydrogen’ makes key comparisons between hydrogen and conventional fossil...

Interview

Oil clubs, drums, kero pumps and NIOF distributors

...Northern Ireland is somewhere between 2 and 4ppl – the saving’s just not there. “Many oil clubs are making comparisons based on the £1 plus per litre for a 20-litre...
Ken Cronin, UKIFDA

Interview

A Day in the Life… Ken Cronin

...was inconsolable for months. I still have PTSD. MY TYPICAL DAY –  A lot of trade association activity is geared either towards the seasons, geopolitical events, or political activities. You...

News

Family driven

...1972.Following in their footsteps, sons Adrian, Michael and Richard remain in the business whilst the family’s fourth generation – John, Teelah, David and Grayson – has also entered the business...

Analysis

An industry acquiring

...customers’ efficient and transparent transactions, ultimately improving business outcomes.”  Family ties When it comes to family businesses, there are a number of reasons why companies may buy or sell. Acquiring...

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Community Buying – The organisers’ view…

...and East Midlands. Owner, Lisa Poole, told FON that there were a number of reasons for setting up the group. In addition to saving rural people money on heating oil,...

Interview

In Profile: Luc Smets

...like cheese, but I love chocolate. Share your greatest personal achievement? Offering our three sons a good start in life. What’s your pet hate or biggest irritant? Someone who doesn’t...

Interview

In profile with David Wells of Logistics UK

...your perfect day Both sons at home, pub lunch with all the family. Do you have a favourite sports team? Tottenham Hotspur. What’s the biggest challenge of our time? Net...