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Associations push for more from strategy
...there could be a role to play for these types of fuel. What is needed is the same incentives currently provided for the use of the renewable liquid fuel in...
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The future pathway for liquid fuel heating
...Clean Growth Strategy to phase out high carbon fossil fuel heating, whilst emphasising the viability of low carbon liquid fuels as a practical and cost-effective solution for off-grid homes. From...
Opinion
UKIFDA vision for a liquid fuel future
...for reducing carbon emissions in off-grid homes was liquid biofuel. A B100 fuel (containing zero fossil fuel) would result in a cost of £122 per tonne of carbon saved which...
Interview
Future fuels: developing storage capabilities
...bigger question will be whether the medium for energy carriers remains in bulk liquid form. You can already see that electric cars will supplant fuels from the traditional retail fuels...
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Heat decarbonisation a step closer as Ireland greenlights Renewable Heat Obligation
...and gas sectors to be separated into different schemes with a dedicated Renewable Liquid Fuels Obligation incorporating obligations for transport and heating. Describing it as “excellent news for the liquid...
Opinion
The billion barrel blow and why it may mean more pivoting in the fuel sector
...renewable resource, and produces cleaner emissions than petroleum-based fuel. However, the energy to produce a plant-based fuel isn’t without its difficulties and controversies. The top issues with pure biofuel include...
Opinion
Home heating policies are impacting voting intentions in key rural constituencies
...of switching to a renewable liquid fuel. Over 1,000 voters on oil heating were surveyed across 15 seats including those of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Richmond), Secretary of State for...
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Nicholl Fuel Oils achieves a fuel first
Nicholl Fuel Oils has installed Northern Ireland’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuelling facility at its Carryduff 24-hour forecourt with plans to make this new, renewable biofuel available across all...
Analysis
Government urged to listen to constituent concerns over home heat decarbonisation choices
...renewable liquid fuels adds up to just £500 per home and delivers an 88% reduction in emissions. In order to make renewable liquid fuels a viable alternative to fossil fuels...
Analysis
A step in the right direction
...fuel suppliers an obligation in respect of renewable liquid heating fuel that corresponds to or is similar to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) provided for in the Energy Act...
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BSI publishes revised fuel oils standard to avoid safety and performance issues
...specification for sustainable bioliquid fuels for use in fixed combustion applications for heating, hot water and cooking was recently published. PAS 5420 enables the adoption of alternative bioliquid fuels to...
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Biofuels – an uncertain future
...– Fuel Quality Directive GHG – Greenhouse Gas ILUC – Indirect Land Use Change RED – Renewable Energy Directive RTFO – Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation UCO – Used cooking oil...
Interview
In conversation with George Eustice MP
...the passing of the amendment and the promise of a consultation to consider incentivising the uptake of sustainable liquid fuels for domestic heating. “It was quite the achievement, because the...
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HVO boost as biofuel boiler wins best renewable energy product
...carbon emissions target Stephen continues: “Over 1 million liquid fueled homes on the island of Ireland could be decarbonised by installing an HVO biofuel compatible Grant Vortex boiler, especially those...
Insight
Irish Heating Alliance calls for ‘pragmatic addition’ to home decarbonisation policy
The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating (TAZCH) has published a new report titled “Sustainable Heating: here & now.” The report finds that introducing a tested 20% renewable liquid heating fuel...
Opinion
The community speaks
...non-fleet applications. Continued growth of renewable and sustainable fuels across both the supply and consumer networks. Continued uptake in sustainable fuels. Improved pricing indices for sustainable fuels. Lower inflation. An...
Interview
In conversation with Bedford Fuels Ltd
...director of Anthony Kinns Aviation (Services) Ltd, providing plane fuel services and manufacture of aviation fuel storage and delivery equipment. Martyn Clark was an equal shareholder in a fuel logistics...
Opinion
Will rising fuel prices accelerate the switch to renewables?
...an integrated solar PV combined with an energy storage system will completely reduce our client’s fuel consumption.” Have rising fuel costs accelerated your own transition to renewable alternatives? Contact: margaret@fueloilnews.co.uk...