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Volvo Trucks – synthetic diesel for all engines
...for HVO in FL and FE Euro-6 engines with other engine variants to follow After extensive field testing of the renewable synthetic diesel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils), Volvo Trucks has...
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The future pathway for liquid fuel heating
...these discussions, a Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and OFTEC working group has been established to co-ordinate discussion and action on the future of the off-grid heating...
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Biofuels producer completes acquisition
Olleco announced last week that the company had completed its acquisition of Convert2Green. The UK’s largest converter of used cooking oil and food waste into renewable energy, the acquisition...
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Ireland alliance continues push for broader decarbonisation approach with key appointment
...the introduction of new and advanced renewable liquid fuels which can help deliver zero carbon heating and make carbon neutrality a reality. A crucial time With over 25 years of...
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Collaboration calls for binding hydrogen supply targets to facilitate hydrogen trucking
...draft agreement text on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) was also published, with a combined target for renewable fuels of non-biological origin and biofuels of 5.5% in the transport sector...
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Dealing with FAME use in gasoil
...and users of SFGO to be aware of the impact that changes to the UK’s Renewable Fuel Transport Obligation (RTFO) target will have on non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) equipment. “The...
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FuelBox: the success story of New Era Fuel’s sustainable dispensing solution
...Era Fuels, sheds light on the genesis of this groundbreaking product and offers insights into the trajectory of sustainable energy. New Era Fuels has been delivering excellent customer service within...
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Biomass Strategy acknowledges off-grid challenges and role for HVO
The Government’s Biomass Strategy delivers a greater acknowledgement of the unique challenges facing rural off-grid homeowners but a frustrating lack of detail. Recognising renewable liquid fuels as a pathway to...
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Data: the UKIFDA databank
...the coordinated stock release by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. UK stocks were equivalent to over 120 days of net imports, well above...
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In Conversation with The Oil Lady
...Green Lady! “Nick and I have a couple of different ideas around renewable fuel. We’ve got a lot of work to do!” The answer must be to diversify Sheila explained...
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Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!
Moorland Fuels, the Devon-based fuel distributor, is celebrating its 20th year anniversary. Part of the Craggs Energy family, Moorland Fuels is also proudly 100% employee owned. As the company celebrates...
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BBC throws a spotlight on successful HVO project
...community’, the BBC has now turned the spotlight on an increasingly supported alternative – the use of renewable liquid fuel for the immediate decarbonisation of off-grid homes. At the end...
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QMRE adds final touches to plastic waste-2-oil system
QM Recycled Energy (QMRE) has taken one of the final steps before commencing operation of the UK’s first production model VIXLA V5 plastic waste-2-oil system. Two 30,000 litre capacity fuel...
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A legacy of diversity
...Renewable Energy Show in Manchester recently and felt some of the suppliers didn’t have confidence in the new technology. We will do something with renewables but only once there is...
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DfE sets up renewable biofuels stakeholder group
...the roles that HVO and renewable biofuels can play as work continues towards developing NI’s approach to decarbonising heating under the Energy Strategy – The Path to Net Zero Energy....
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Optimising fuel efficiency and sustainability: The evolving role of additives in the energy transition
...combustion technology while demonstrating tangible benefits to consumers and businesses alike. Future trends Bio-based and renewable additives: As sustainability takes centre stage, additives derived from renewable sources will gain importance...
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Strategic acquisition completes Rix Petroleum’s energy provision for domestic customers
...company’s domestic energy services, enabling the Group to install, service, and maintain oil, gas, electrical, and renewable-based heating systems. He said: “As a business with a 150-year heritage in Hull...
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Seeing HVO in action
Redruth-based Mitchell and Webber, the first company in the UK to put HVO fuel to the test during the successful trials started last November, has supplied the renewable hydrotreated vegetable...