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Task force to take action on UK refining and fuel import issues
...years to come. The refining sector faces a challenging future. In 1975 there were 19 refineries in the UK; today there are 7. The UK government believes that a mix...
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Opinion
UKIFDA responds to government consultations
UKIFDA has submitted its views on the government’s ‘Future Support for Low Carbon Heat’ and ‘Energy Efficiency in Existing Homes’ consultations. The Environmental Audit Committee launched its inquiry into Energy...
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Proposals to allow fuel tankers to carry bigger loads detailed in consultation
The government is consulting on proposals to allow road fuel tankers to carry bigger fuel loads in a bid to further strengthen the UK’s fuel supply chain. Following the fuel...
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UKIFDA challenges Irish government on biofuels
...to achieve the goal in a fair way.” means the government are open to talking to our industry about biofuels.” Nick Hayes Nick Hayes UKIFDA’s Irish representative comments; “It is...
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Sector legislation: Government strategy, incentives and progress for heat pumps
...electricity prices, a lack of clarity and marketing from the government and the delays in automating Ofgem processes. There is very sound potential for government to improve the scheme as...
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Banning the internal combustion engine
...a low-carbon strategy in the UK that embraces all technologies,” said Stephen Marcos Jones, director-general of UKPIA “The UK government risks the progress we have made in reducing our emissions...
Opinion
Industry responds to CCC Sixth Carbon Budget
...UK downstream oil sector reiterates that it wants to work closely with UK governments to deliver the most effective policy and economic frameworks needed to reach net-zero. Downstream oil is...
Interview
In conversation with George Eustice MP
...government wasn’t really up for it, but we found the right approach and got it done.” Why did the Government assume a domestic heat strategy tied to electrification and a...
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Delivering SAF at scale: a sector investing in future production
...the outlook for attracting the investment needed for the UK SAF plants remains uncertain unless the Government creates a more business-friendly environment, according to UKPIA analysis. UK manufacturing is disadvantaged...
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Government declares support for UK aviation as it unveils SAF mandate
...our plan to grow the economy, the measures announced today will give both UK aviation and the UK SAF industry the certainty they need.” The government has also launched a consultation today into a range of...
Further Reading
Opinion
New UK Global Tariff gets positive response
The UK government has marked a key step on the road to an independent UK international trade policy, by announcing the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff...
Opinion
Government’s ‘Game of Thrones’ threatens vital climate change measures
...million cars from the UK’s roads. It has submitted evidence to the Government about the potential impact of fuel efficiencies on the environment. “There is no silver bullet to tackle...
Analysis
Government urged to listen to constituent concerns over home heat decarbonisation choices
...the UK, which found that 96% of respondents want to decide which green heating system they install, rather than have the decision made for them by the Government. It also...
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FPS and The Road to Zero
...either as import duty or fuels duty paid by the consumer, will be £28.2billion in the UK for 2018-19, and the Government must address this deficit during the transition phase...
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Heating oil’s future – making a difference
...million homes across the UK that use oil for heating. The FPS is urging the 1.2m homeowners in the UK who use heating oil, to take part in the government’s...
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A stepping stone or an underwhelming plan to reach net zero? Industry responds to new energy plan
The Government’s new net zero plan has been described, by the UK’s leading hydrogen trade association, as a ‘stepping stone’ to a robust UK energy system, while the Energy Industry...
Opinion
Hydrogen bodies urge government to better support fuel suppliers
...on the Government. The UK HFCA and HyCymru will continue to do all they can, leading co-ordination with relevant groups to ensure the Government receives consistent, practical and expert advice.”...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...“However strong the imperative to deliver change you can’t just turn the taps off overnight and we need plans before bans. Governments only want to talk about the end game...