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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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Five years of proof: Rural community takes HVO case to Westminster
...reduce energy bills. The same day, a delegation of residents and energy groups made the journey from the rural Cornish village of Kehelland to Westminster in a sustainably fuelled bus...
Interview
Decarbonising fossil fuel in transport: have we been asking the wrong question?
...proprietary physical process it undergoes which means the molecular clusters in X-Carbon don’t clump together, but rearrange into tiny micro-clusters. As soon as X-Carbon makes contact with the fuel in...
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Nationwide HVO refuelling roll out sees Certas claim HGV first
...proud to be leading with energy by offering a viable route for businesses looking to lower their carbon footprint, today.” Certas Energy is not just delivering on its promise to...
Interview
Highlights of 2025 and hopes for 2026
...this diverse product mix to meet our legacy demand while shifting low carbon fuels and moving towards our net zero goals. My hope for 2026 is to continue growing my...
Opinion
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...
Market Report
When the tide won’t turn: Markets surging past the pull of policy
...on federal land exploration leases were reduced from 17% to 12.5%. At the same time, tax subsidies for low-carbon energy are to be phased out and 3.5m acres of (previously...
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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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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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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...
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UKIFDA supportive of Scottish energy consultation proposals
...recent ‘Energy Efficient Scotland: Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes’ consultation. Proposals outlined in the government consultation which closed earlier this month include the introduction of a legally binding...
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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...
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...
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...
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Greenergy acquires Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing facility
...also allow for growth in Greenergy’s supply of waste-based biodiesel to customers across Europe. Under a long-term agreement, Oiltanking will provide Greenergy with storage facilities for raw materials and finished...
Insight
Is Santa more sustainable on a wind-propelled sleigh?
...Katrick Technologies, asks where renewable energy — specifically wind energy — can be used to power Santa’s sleigh more efficiently and sustainably this Christmas. On Christmas day alone in the...