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Creating a Taskforce for Liquid Biofuels
Trade Associations OFTEC, TSA and UKIFDA have kicked off 2020 with the launch of a future vision for liquid fuels ‘Supply Chain Strategy for Liquid Fuels’, which details the steps...
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Insight
HVO: An industry update
...Following the publication of the TRA recommendations on trade measures for biodiesel UKIFDA indicated their support for the proposals in the following statement: UKIFDA notes the announcement today from the...
Opinion
OFTEC and UKIFDA response to the British Energy Security Strategy
“The government must urgently revisit the Energy Strategy, focusing more attention on measures to help households reduce their energy usage now, and on supporting cost-effective and practical low carbon energy...
Insight
No one likes a ban, but everyone likes an EXPO!
Ken’s Corner – our regular column from UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin “Ban = To Prohibit” In mid-August, George Eustice, the Cornish MP, wrote an article in the Telegraph, “Here is...
News
EXPO 2024 – don’t miss out!
UKIFDA EXPO is the premier event for the liquid fuel distribution industry and, with EXPO 2024 promising to unite and empower liquid fuel distributors, you won’t want to miss this...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: “What do we want? HVO! When do we want it? Now!”
Ken’s Corner – our regular column from UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin It may sound like something you would hear on the football terraces, and with EXPO taking us to one...
Insight
Rapidly changing oil market creates pricing and supply issues
...UKIFDA, confirmed that distributors have been doing their best in very difficult circumstances: “UKIFDA members collect from refineries almost daily and, in the first 10 days, prices were increasing on...
Opinion
A successful transition requires a cross-sector commitment
...HVO for commercial customers and participation in the joint UKIFDA and OFTEC Future Ready Fuels Project, are just some of the other ways we support the adoption of cleaner fuels...
News
Unprecedented demand creates temporary oil shortage in Ireland
...David Blevings, of the Northern Ireland Oil Federation, and Hick Hayes of UKIFDA, have confirmed that the issue is a short-term one with no reason to worry about supply. No-one...
News
Certas accelerates energy transition strategy with renewables appointment and acquisition
...and participating in the UKIFDA and OFTEC’s Future Ready Fuels Project, demonstrating HVO’s capabilities as a 90% reduced carbon emission heating solution alternative to kerosene.” Leading by example “Further to...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – what’s next for net zero?
As we headed toward Leeds for the UKIFDA SHOW 2025, it became clear that the concept of net zero was coming under increasing scrutiny, particularly in the UK. The show’s...
News
Cross party support sees renewable liquid heating fuel obligation amendment passed by parliament
...the renewable liquid heating fuel amendment to the Energy Bill, Paul Rose, Chief Executive of OFTEC, and Ken Cronin, Chief Executive of UKIFDA, said: “Following the conclusion of the Energy...
Interview
In Profile with Jon Cox of UKIFDA
...to them beyond the well-known facts. This month we chat with Jon Cox, Technical Manager, UKIFDA. “Don’t be afraid to ask for advice no matter who you are.” Jon Cox...
Opinion
Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA: experience is a valuable commodity
In my recent monthly commentary, I have focused on the efforts of our industry towards decarbonising our customers’ homes. However, the recent UKIFDA show in Coventry has highlighted that the...
News
Zero carbon heating alliance presents the case for low carbon liquids fuels at Oireachtas briefing
...Ireland, Ken Cronin and Nicholas Hayes, UKIFDA, addressed members of both Houses of the Oireachtas. Hosted by a key member of the Climate, Energy and Environment Committee, John Clendennen TD...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: Are you sitting comfortably?
I am writing this on the train back from Coventry, where the UKIFDA Show & Conference took place. During the event, many people came up to me and commented on...
Analysis
A step in the right direction
...zero challenge. Additionally, the input from local fuel oil distributors, along with the numerous meetings held by industry trade bodies OFTEC and UKIFDA with MPs and other important parties, has...
News
Last chance for fuel distributors to engage as rural heat consultation responses hit 12,000
...fuels, such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), which is one of the options being considered. The message is loud and clear Industry trade associations OFTEC and UKIFDA have outlined how...