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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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Opinion
Why the UK must rebuild its fuel security before the next crisis hits
...security – shows the UK has moved from a “low‑risk, high‑resilience” position in 2011 to a “high‑risk, low‑resilience” position today for middle distillates. The IEA considers import dependence above 45%...
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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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Reynolds Training Services partners with Smartflow on ISGOTT V6 app
Reynolds Training Services, an award-winning provider of safety and compliance training for the bulk liquid storage and energy sectors has announced a strategic partnership with Smartflow, a leading digital solution...
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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...
Insight
A critical role for Stanlow
A key source of supply – the Stanlow refinery – supplies approximately 15% of the Uk’s transport fuel requirements It also has 1.8 million metric tonnes (mt) of catalytic reforming...
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...
Interview
35 years of tanker loading and process metering solutions
IFC Inflow was founded in 1987 as Industrial Flow Control, to sell tanker loading and process metering equipment. In the years since, this initial emphasis on flow meters and loading...
Insight
The chemical supply chain: addressing the sector’s skills gap
...the sector. With several of its staff having been certified Carbon Literate, the CBA offers Carbon Literacy training to its members. The certified training, which provides insight to help individuals...
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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...
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Carbon capture project emerges from Humber refineries
...Zero. A multi-million pound carbon capture and hydrogen project on the South Humber Bank, Humber Zero will decarbonise eight million tonnes per annum of CO2 emissions, with the potential to...
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Wood to support completion of landmark net zero Teesside project
...nearby carbon capture projects. NZT Power is forecasted to generate up to 742 megawatts of low carbon power, equivalent to the annual average electricity requirements of around 1 million homes...
Interview
Industry voice – Rupert Turner MD UK Marketing Phillips 66
...as potential feedstocks for lower carbon liquid fuels. With increasing demand for used cooking oil (UCO) we are able to research other options such as tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO), where...
Analysis
Heat pump grants for oil-heated homes raised to £9,000 as off-grid heating policy moves up agenda
...change forms part of a wider package aimed at reducing exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets and accelerating the transition to lower-carbon home heating. For off-grid households and the liquid...
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...
Interview
Virgin Atlantic Flight100 – a flying start for future fuels
...is committed to net zero by 2050. Apart from SAF, what else is Virgin Atlantic investing in to reduce carbon emissions? There are two levers for in-sector carbon reductions in...