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Backing a certainty
...support of OFTEC initiatives which encourage the installation of lower carbon emitting boilers, and the drive to install renewable energy systems. Through our parent company, DCC, we are involved in...
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Downstream workforce must be part of transition to avoid skills shortages
...substantial overlap between downstream petroleum and low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS). However, the way companies transition – either by modifying existing products or expanding...
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MP visits first ever fossil-free HVO village, converted in industry trials
...challenge in rural areas, which often rely on oil boilers. “Finding a way to allow them to convert their boilers at reasonable cost to a fuel with a lower carbon...
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BSI verification for Keenan Recycling
...by an accredited provider (BSI) validates Keenan Recycling’s robust and transparent approach to measuring and reporting its carbon emissions. This independently verified inventory establishes a reliable baseline against which the...
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UKIFDA challenges Irish government on biofuels
...requirements: to keep energy bills low; cost effectively reduce carbon emissions; ensure a secure, resilient energy supply; bring economic benefits and avoid unreasonable upfront costs for consumers. It is vital...
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Phasing out fossil fuel in home heating
...remains a potential solution for homes “where low temperature heat pumps cannot be reasonably practicably accommodated subject to minor energy efficiency measures”. BEIS accepts that other low-carbon heating options (such...
Analysis
Improving the UK’s fuel supply network
...to help deliver energy transition ambitions. Support for low carbon fuels Oikos is similarly exploring partnerships to upgrade their site’s capacity to store and distribute low carbon alternative fuels. “We...
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Certas Energy updates Carbon Savings Calculator to support decarbonisation strategies
Certas Energy, the UK’s largest independent fuel distributor, has unveiled updates to its free online fuel calculators, designed to help businesses make more informed choices about their energy use and...
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Essar Oil UK announces senior appointment
...and carbon capture and storage (CCS) chain will mark a major new milestone in the development of low carbon energy technology and innovation in the UK. Follow-on capacity growth is...
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Crown Oil becomes UK’s first carbon neutral fuel supplier
...“As society makes it difficult to transition to a net zero carbon world, we want to change and evolve to serve our customers with the lowest possible environmental impact. That’s...
Opinion
Association criticises Government over Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
...“The UK has higher carbon and energy costs than most competitor countries, poorer incentives to develop low carbon technologies, and a policy environment that does not offer sufficient investor certainty....
Analysis
Climate report welcomes progress but highlights gaps in low carbon heating plans
...plans for low-carbon heating. “The Government must apply the same laser focus given to heat pumps to all low-carbon solutions.” Optimistic Despite significant remaining challenges, the report was “an optimistic...
Opinion
The Energy Act: One year on – where is the promised consultation?
Industry bodies, UKIFDA and OFTEC, mark the anniversary of the Energy Act 2023. “The Government must deliver on promises made to rural communities.” On 26th October 2023, the Energy Act...
Insight
COP26: FON blog part 2 Net Zero Tech Centre
...low carbon hydrogen. “This is global, leading technology and a way to sequester carbon – just like trees do naturally. “Low carbon blue hydrogen can be a versatile technology to...
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Jardine Motors Group achieves a carbon-cutting, UK first in waste oil management
...of materials from waste streams has a lower carbon footprint than using virgin materials this new initiative will continue to significantly lower carbon emissions. By accurately monitoring the performance of...
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Oil & Gas working together for net zero future theme for SPE Offshore
...comprise ten topical sessions aligned to the theme. These will include transitioning to lower carbon solutions (carbon capture utilisation & storage [CCUS], hydrogen, energy islands), oil & gas security of...
Opinion
UKIFDA urges UK Government to reconsider red diesel entitlement deadline
...liquid biofuels as a low carbon alternative to heating oil and urges investment in the UK biofuels sector – industry analysis shows that sustainable, low carbon liquid fuels could be...
Opinion
UKIFDA encourages homeowners to start biofuel transition
...system change. Transitioning to biofuels is key Biofuels would allow off-grid homes to switch to a more environmentally friendly fuel with lower carbon emissions straightaway, with a view to fully...