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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
...heating in Northern Ireland’s homes and buildings.” Biofuels are considered to be low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels with DfE developing a call for evidence on the roles that HVO and...
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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
...fuel. “They’re getting good results on boilers large and small.” Fuel Oil News looks forward to seeing more success stories highlighting the positive future for alternative liquid fuels. ...
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Sheffield steelmakers set to switch to cleaner fuel
Sheffield’s steelmakers could soon be switching to cleaner fuel, thanks to a pioneering new project. Engineers from the AMRC and the University of Sheffield’s Energy Institute are working with energy...
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UKIFDA announces EXPO sponsors
...delegates to discuss and showcase the transition to renewable liquid fuels, went ahead this year.” UKIFDA made the decision back in January to make this year’s exhibition virtual for the...
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TotalEnergies launches floating offshore wind pilot project
TotalEnergies has announced the launch of a pilot project which uses a floating wind turbine to supply renewable power to Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea, thus pioneering...
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Exolum starts world-first scheme to transport hydrogen using existing oil infrastructure
...be used as a safe means of storing and transporting hydrogen in liquid form. Exolum is one of the world’s largest liquid logistics companies with a major fuel pipeline and...
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Firth of Forth hub for net zero transition
Scotland has a critical role to play in supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions. Vast offshore renewable resource potential combined with a rich oil and gas legacy has created deep...
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HVO: An industry update
...industry in the UK is currently concentrating on renewable liquid fuels as a replacement for conventional fossil-based heating oil, in particular Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The fuel provides an 88%...
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UKIFDA begins search for CEO
...an inspiring leader to drive a culture of collaboration and engagement, whilst continuing to deliver UKIFDA’s strategy and future vision to steer the transition to renewable fuels in future energy...
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ScottishPower and ZeroAvia partnership propels aviation sector towards a hydrogen-powered future
...hydrogen fuel cells, emitting only water as a by-product. The company is advancing its technology, with plans to commercialise engines for aircraft by 2027. ScottishPower is reinforcing its commitment to...
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Trafigura set to expand into biofuels sector with Greenergy acquisition
...road fuels in the UK. The acquisition of Greenergy presents a unique opportunity for Trafigura to strengthen its fuel supply operations in Europe and to add the physical production and...
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OGUK welcomes climate report impetus
...to 75% of its total energy needs. This is reducing as renewable technologies expand but oil and gas are likely to be needed for many years. This means decarbonising them...
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New report highlights Scotland’s strengths in clean hydrogen
...in the next decade due to its unique geography, infrastructure and energy expertise. The report was commissioned by Scottish Enterprise and undertaken by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and...
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Phillips 66 Humber refinery innovation in sustainable aviation fuel receives accolade
The Phillips 66 Humber Refinery has been awarded a special accolade by the director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, for its innovation in sustainable aviation fuel...
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Oil – the cheapest of all major heating fuels
...data on comparative UK domestic heating prices, oil is now by far the cheapest of all the major heating fuels, costing just £930 a year to heat an average three...
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Crown Oil Group delivers carbon neutrality as it celebrates 75 years
Bury-headquartered fuel supplier Crown Oil Group is celebrating achieving carbon neutral status as it marks its diamond jubilee and believes it is the first fuel company in the UK to...