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Biofuel backed as the future for oil-heated homes
Credit: MrJub With mid-October witnessing the first Green GB Week to promote action on climate change, OFTEC has received further evidence that its work to develop a low carbon liquid...
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New standard publication will ensure sustainability of liquid fuels for immediate home heat decarbonisation
...of renewable liquid fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of its commitment to offer low carbon heating solutions for off-gas grid buildings. The specification sets out: That...
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UKIFDA submits its views on the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy
...heating so it’s vital this sector has a solid and sensible plan for transitioning to a low carbon liquid fuel – and something we see little indication of, in Westminster...
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Biofuels – an uncertain future
...renewable source. RTFO was subsequently changed in 2009 to slow down targets because of concerns about the effects of indirect land use change (ILUC). The targets for the biofuel content...
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OFTEC 2022 conference to focus on renewable liquid fuels
...realistic and affordable low carbon solutions and the liquid fuel industry’s important role in achieving the government’s net zero ambitions. OFTEC’s technical director Andy Matthews will also share the findings...
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Calls for Government support as oil homes switch to fossil-free HVO in numbers
...conversion. The transition to the low carbon fuel can be completed as part of a normal service and is seen as a more attractive alternative to heat pumps, which can...
Opinion
Government must allow all zero emission vehicles in order to achieve net zero
...allow ZEVs powered by e-fuels after 2035 to help achieve net zero. UKPIA believes the UK should follow suit. No single solution With previous analysis of future demand by UKPIA...
Analysis
Climate Challenge: Drawing the line in the sand
...global threat and that transitioning to lower-carbon fuels is a “win-win” for the industry and planet alike. But this agreement was driven less by ideology and more by pragmatism. As...
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Fuel Poverty Fact Sheet
...England, the Government introduced a new definition of fuel poverty in 2021. This is the ‘Low Income Low Energy Efficiency’ (LILEE) definition of fuel poverty. Here a household is fuel...
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EET Fuels secures £500m funding on the back of its decarbonisation strategy
...refinery at Stanlow as it continues its push towards hydrogen. Stanlow is at the heart of the HyNet low-carbon cluster, which aims to grow the low-carbon economy in the North...
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Phillips 66 Humber refinery innovation in sustainable aviation fuel receives accolade
...carbon emissions. “There is so much to talk about in terms of our current projects, including Humber Zero, incorporating carbon capture technology and the Gigastack renewable hydrogen project as we...
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Essar appoints new director to communicate low carbon vision
...for the transformation of the business to a low carbon future. Michelle brings over 20 years of experience in delivering value, and managing risk, in challenging regulatory and political environments. ...
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Essar announces new energy transition appointment
...key time for Essar as it delivers on its investment plans of transitioning to be amongst the first low carbon refineries globally, Tony’s appointment will support the delivery of Essar...
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Zemo partners with the FIA to deliver certified sustainable fuel for Formula 1 from 2026
...the FIA to provide robust assurance of the deployment of sustainable, low carbon fuels in motor sport. The scheme is designed to further encourage the deployment of low carbon fuels...
Opinion
Northern Ireland Government warned over heating sector decarbonisation plans
...efficiency measures like loft insulation, and low cost, low carbon solutions like HVO. A one size fits all approach must be avoided at all costs. For more information, visit: www.oftec.org/...
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Distributor diaries September 24: updates from our distributor community
...IFC Inflow appreciates the importance of offering work experience placements for the next generation who will enter the industry. Abi, a daughter of one of the IFC Inflow team, was...
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A stepping stone or an underwhelming plan to reach net zero? Industry responds to new energy plan
...can implement to accelerate a cost-effective, balanced transition to a lower carbon economy through clean and sustainable technologies whilst acknowledging the role hydrocarbons still have to play in our energy...
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New CSS figures reveal the extent of hydrogen wastage across the UK
...of low carbon hydrogen from waste materials stops it reaching landfill and creates a fuel that has very low greenhouse gas by-products. Paul Willacy, CCS’ managing director, said: “Hydrogen is...