Opinion
UKIFDA responds to government consultations
...be legislated for and how effective EPC ratings are. The Low Carbon Heat consultation called for views on how the UK can achieve its net zero greenhouse gas emissions by...
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News
Lewis Tankers wins biofuel transport contract
...leading customers in the oils, chemicals and gases sectors, including Air BP, Scottish Fuels, Gulf Aviation, Brenntag, Univar, Stepan, Sasol, Scotia Gas Networks, Q8 and World Fuel Services. Return to...
Analysis
Climate report welcomes progress but highlights gaps in low carbon heating plans
...stronger policy around decarbonisation of domestic heating including the report’s suggestion that from 2025, new homes should be disconnected from the gas grid, with gas boilers banned within the next...
News
Reality check needed off-grid
...way of lowering the heating emissions of homes off mains gas is flawed. Responding to the launch of the Committee’s 2018 Progress Report to Parliament, Neil Schofield, head of government...
News
Sheffield steelmakers set to switch to cleaner fuel
...said that enabling fuel switching from natural gas to low carbon hydrogen is critical to decarbonising high temperature industrial processes that can’t be electrified. He added: “Over the past 20...
Knowledge
The future of fleets: A focus on LNG
Following our recent consideration of the potential role for LNG in the global energy transition (September issue of Fuel Oil News), Lise-Lotte Nordholm, Vice President and General Manager of Clean...
Opinion
CIA President speaks out against the UK Government’s lack of energy policy
...throughout the UK.” He said: “Oil flows through the system have declined by a dramatic 40%, meaning that the country is becoming ever more reliant on imported oil and gas. It puts...
Insight
The energy sector: COP27 takeaways and future challenges and prospects
...according to the IEA, it will have the effect of accelerating the peak in global fossil fuel consumption, with gas demand now projected to join oil and coal in reaching...
News
Industry engagement continues in quest to resolve FAME issues
...blend of FAME in gasoil,” commented UKIFDA CEO Guy Pulham. In April 2018, the legally required percentage of fuels derived from renewable sources increased and refineries and fuel suppliers in...
Insight
Transition talk with Peter Davidson of the Tank Storage Association
...to deliver “a cleaner, more affordable and more secure energy system that is fit for the future.” It covers a wide range of areas from oil and gas to nuclear,...
Opinion
Do you see issues with the introduction of Euro VI or do you welcome it as positive step towards increasing energy efficiency?
...exhaust will reach in the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cycle. This may become a problem when carrying petroleum products and may even be an issue with oil terminal safety and...
News
Trade body name change reflects move towards more sustainable fuels
...low carbon fuels such as renewable diesel, biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which use non-petroleum feedstocks.” Representing eight manufacturing, supply and marketing companies that operate the six major oil...
Opinion
Is there a market for building vehicles to run on alternative fuels?
...biofuels – and, results have been both clear and encouraging. Feedback tells us that cost savings of up to 20% are available, with conversion payback times on investment around 24...
News
DECC proposes excluding biofuels from domestic RHI
...heat usage • Tariff levels set to provide a better return for householders living off the gas grid • Budget management system similar to one introduced for the Feed-in Tariffs...
Interview
Donegal distributor gets lucky
...depot. If oil exploration develops further off the west coast of Ireland – something largely determined by global oil prices – Arthur is hopeful there will be a beneficial knock-on...
Interview
Next generation joins family-owned fuel distributor
...had Nolan Oils overalls, but in order to get our Nolan Oils badge we had to steer the lorry around the yard whilst sat on our father’s lap. Luke at...
News
Essar staff offered £30,000 “leaver incentive” package
...and community for Essar Oil (UK) Ltd. In a statement explaining the move, Mr Cotton said: “Essar Oil UK announced in February our intention to increase the production of higher...
Interview
In Profile – Jane Raphael
...Retiring last April after 21 years as the well-respected editor of Fuel Oil News and Oil Installer. Tell us your greatest fear. A debilitating illness. Which is most important –...