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Technology to improve production of fuels from waste in new partnership

LocoSoco Group Plc, a company that creates, sources and distributes products and technologies that contribute to sustainability, is linking up with fuel technology expert, SulNOx Group, on projects to convert tyres and plastic waste into high value oils and carbon black.

Insight

The downstream oil market landscape of Ireland in the 2020s

The current millennium has witnessed changes in the downstream oil sector in Ireland of a scale and extent that far exceeded anything that occurred in the 50 or so years prior. We consider how in Ireland the process has been characterised by consolidation in the competitive landscape accompanied by rationalisation of logistics arrangements.

Insight

Energy transition: Could a multidisciplinary approach be the key?

The UK Government North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) climate compatibility checkpoint will ensure future oil and gas awarded are aligned with national climate objectives. A multidisciplinary energy team may be the most efficient way to meet the requirements.

Opinion

Northern Ireland Government warned over heating sector decarbonisation plans

With Northern Ireland set to face a surge in the number of households in extreme poverty, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), David Blevings, Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF) and OFTEC Ireland representative, speaks on latest developments in the NI energy strategy.

News

Return of main fuel distribution event promises to look forward

The latest innovations from, and for, the liquid fuels distribution industry will be revealed at UKIFDA EXPO 2022 and Future Fuels Conference which takes place this week at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool - 27th and 28th April 2022.

Insight

Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor

The measure of change in the downstream oil sector will be greater than that faced by many as the energy transition gathers pace. Against that backdrop we consider some of the major challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.   

Opinion

Creating a low carbon energy system

As we work towards a fossil-free future for home heating we hear from Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA, with his latest thoughts on the fuel distribution sector

Opinion

The route to off-grid heating beyond kerosene 

With trials demonstrating that boilers can use biofuel, Andrew Dobson of Tuffa Tanks explores the challenges in keeping HVO on the radar for off-grid and biofuel in the future energy mix.

Opinion

Hydrogen bodies urge government to better support fuel suppliers

The government plan for hydrogen production, announced as part of the Energy Strategy, has been broadly welcomed by the industry although there are concerns that more needs to be done if the UK is to take the lead on this low carbon fuel.