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Firefly CEO awarded OBE for services to low carbon fuels
...pathway. Firefly’s SAF boasts a greater than 90% reduction in lifecycle CO₂ compared to fossil jet and is produced from sewage waste – an undesirable material that we produce in...
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Builders Vision backs Firefly Green Fuels to accelerate SAF rollout
...offers a scalable pathway to decarbonise the aviation industry while contributing to a circular waste economy. “We are thrilled to welcome Builders Vision as a key partner in our journey...
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Stolt Tank Containers opens new depot in Scotland
...steam-heating bays and parking for 30 trucks. A wastewater treatment plant offers a sustainable solution for handling waste, limiting water use and reducing transport-related CO2 emissions. Michael Kramer, President, Stolt...
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Launch helps fleet managers to control costs and eliminate fuel misuse
...fuel management systems with unrivalled support.” Businesses that manage large numbers of vehicles and who implement EasyFuel+ can expect cost savings through reduced waste and improved efficiencies. AVI refuelling technology...
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University scientists to tackle the challenges of converting rice straw to biofuel
...straw is seen as a better alternative to current crops because it doesn’t affect food security. Rice straw is often treated as an agricultural waste by-product and is removed by...
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Sustainable aviation fuel from sewage producer Firefly secures £5m Wizz Air investment
...save 1.5 million tonnes of CO2-eq. Firefly specialises in a process which converts sewage sludge, a low-value waste product available in large quantities, into SAF. More than 57 million tonnes...
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Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...its stations. They are rolling out a UK wide network of reliable and convenient refuelling facilities to supply customers’ heavy fleets. The Bio-CNG is biomethane 100% sourced from waste products...
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100% carbon offsetting of UK fuel emissions
...up the new service can reduce their carbon footprint and support their social and environmental responsibilities while avoiding the risk of wasted investment in ineffective offsetting schemes. No profits taken...
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Greenergy – liquid problem solving
...biodiesel from wastes. In early 2012, we’re due to open new storage facilities in Cardiff, where we’ll be using trains to move fuel between terminals for the first time. We...
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Record-breaking contest for Cox Marine using sustainable fuel from Coryton
...supporting vehicles were powered by bespoke blends of biodiesel from Coryton’s SUSTAIN Racing range. Made of 100% second generation biowaste, mainly wood waste, the biodiesels use carbon recycled from the...
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Latest software developments supporting the sector
...failed/wasted journeys.” The addition of Order Management plays to the BoilerJuice Supply Team ethos of supporting each and every supplier to get the best from the platform. And there is...
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Fuel distribution excellence recognised at superb industry event
...Oilfast and Krzysztof Malik from Certas Energy with both drivers congratulated for their own outstanding contributions. Committed to decarbonisation The Oilshield-sponsored, Green Award was awarded to Oil 4 Wales The...
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Growth sees oil recycling specialist Slicker Recycling expand team
...the collection and recycling of lubricating oils previously used in motor vehicles and machinery, has revealed a variety of promotions and appointments within its 18-strong interceptor team. Commercial manager Leanne...
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Slicker Recycling and Castrol take greener approach to used oil management
...oil collection and re-refining back into base oils, helping to keep resources in use for longer. Pilot scheme The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial...
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Certas Energy named Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year for 2023
...and sustainable waste from verified vegetable fats and oils, helping companies, such as Royal Mail, to decarbonise their heavy duty vehicles. Judges also commended the fuel distributor for switching its...
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Your NRG supplies renewable fuel for vehicle fleet transition at East Midlands Airport
...is a direct drop-in replacement for standard diesel that keeps operations running at peak performance while cutting emissions by up to 90%. Made from waste vegetable oils and fats through...
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Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape
...renewable and sustainable waste, HVO is a paraffinic drop-in fuel that can be used as a replacement for diesel. FAME, sulphur and fossil free, it is made using vegetable fats...
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Will liquid fuels be heating homes in 2030?
...the market for oil boilers predominantly in the replacement sector, OFTEC’s strategy is to retain the present oil-fired boiler market share. Using initiatives such as the Oilsave campaign, OFTEC is...