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COP26 launch of ‘decarbonise logistics’ map
Logistics UK will launch its decarbonisation manifesto for the logistics industry virtually from COP26 in a free ‘Route to Net Zero’ webinar to be held on Transport Day – 10 November – at 11am.
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COP26 Blog 3: A just energy transition
Continuing with his exclusive blog for Fuel Oil News, live from COP26, Stephen Marcos Jones, director-general UKPIA, shares his thoughts on the role that people will play in delivering a just energy transition and offers some smart ideas on developing new talent for the energy sector.
Opinion
Call for certainty on renewable liquid fuel
Recognition of the potential for renewable liquid fuel solutions in decarbonising off-grid home heating is welcomed but industry calls for an end to ‘unacceptable limbo’.
Opinion
Response to Ireland’s Climate Action Plan
The liquid fuel distribution industry believes that the Government must not ignore the use and benefits of renewable liquid fuels in home heating.
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New TSA Charter to cover energy transition
The TSA has formally launched a new Energy Transition Charter affirming the bulk energy storage sector’s shared commitment to supporting the achievement of the UK’s climate neutrality targets.
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COP26: FON blog part 2 Net Zero Tech Centre
Live from COP26, Stephen Marcos Jones, director-general UKPIA, continues with his exclusive blog for Fuel Oil News bringing the latest sector updates and considers the value of the Net Zero Technology Centre:
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£800,000 investment expands HVO fuel trials
The liquid fuel heating industry has today announced the second phase of its fossil fuel replacement demonstration as it commits to convert 200 homes and businesses across the UK from oil heating to the renewable fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) this winter, amounting to an initial investment of over £800,000.
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Live from COP26: FON blog part 1 on SAF
As the eyes of the world focus on the city of Glasgow as it plays host to the COP26 summit, the downstream industry is right in the middle of some significant changes to reduce emissions and to respond to the urgent global need to address climate change.
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Report highlights industry’s net zero role
Following the publication of the Government’s Net Zero Strategy, an industry report due to be published today says that the unique experience and developed technologies of the UK oil and gas industry give it an essential role in leading the way to a low carbon future.
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Phasing out fossil fuel in home heating
After almost a year of delays, the UK Government has published the long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy outlining plans to decarbonise heat and buildings. With the sector contributing 21% of UK emissions, this landmark document and associated consultations will shape the future of the home heating industry.
Opinion
More carbon capture cluster projects needed
Responding to the UK Government’s announcement on the selected carbon capture and storage ‘cluster’ projects to be taken forward for Track 1 negotiations for deployment in the mid-2020s, OGUK has underlined that the UK will need all of the proposed cluster projects – and more – if it is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Opinion
OGUK responds to UK Net Zero Strategy
Responding to the UK Government’s publication of its Net Zero Strategy, OGUK has said it is “a big day for net zero and how we produce cleaner energy”.
Opinion
Funding will accelerate alternative fuels
Logistics UK calls for increased funding from the government to recognise the vital role of the logistics industry in the post-pandemic economic recovery and the net zero transition. The call for additional investment was in response to the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review with the association also calling for a freeze on fuel duty to encourage uptake of alternative fuels options.
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Recognition for lead on fuel transition
Crown Oil is celebrating after its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions secured a top industry award. The Bury-based fuel supplier was crowned the winner of the UKIFDA prestigious Green Award for 2021 – an award that recognises and rewards those in the liquid fuel industry that are leading the way in sustainability and environmental performance.
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Unique tool to calculate carbon emissions
Environmental risk reduction specialist, Adler and Allan, has launched several new services and strategies to reflect its mission to help clients reduce environmental risk and impact including a ‘first of kind’ tool to calculate project emissions.
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Future energy leaders on Scottish tour
With less than two months to go until the world’s governments gather for COP26 in Glasgow, six members of the Energy Institute’s Aberdeen Young Professionals Network (YPN) embarked on a tour across Scotland’s future energy landscape.
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A UK hydrogen first for Stanlow
With funding support agreed by BEIS, Stanlow could be home to the UK’s first carbon-free hydrogen power plant contributing to decarbonisation as part of the transition to future fuels.
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Prax refinery joins decarbonisation project
As part of the Prax Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery has joined the V Net Zero Humber Cluster decarbonisation project.
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Oil & gas investment key to UK transition
Speaking at the launch of their annual Economic Report today, OGUK Chief Executive, Deirdre Michie OBE, has said that the UK oil and gas industry is key to delivering the country’s net zero ambitions and emphasised how different parties must work together if that goal is to be achieved.
Opinion
Firth of Forth hub for net zero transition
Scotland has a critical role to play in supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions. Vast offshore renewable resource potential combined with a rich oil and gas legacy has created deep offshore engineering and subsurface expertise, extensive oil and gas infrastructure, and established a reputation for excellence in the global energy business.
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New report highlights Scotland’s strengths in clean hydrogen
A Scottish Enterprise report heralds Scotland as a world-leading producer of clean hydrogen within the next ten years and finds that the technologies and deployment will be paramount to the success of Scotland’s target of net zero by 2045
Opinion
OGUK welcomes climate report impetus
The IPCC’s latest report on changes in the global climate was today backed by OGUK for adding new impetus to the transition to low-carbon energy.
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New CEO to assist delivery of energy transition at Essar Oil UK
Essar has announced the appointment of Deepak Maheshwari as chief executive officer for Essar Oil (UK) Ltd (EOUK).
Deepak joins EOUK, an important asset in the energy portfolio of Essar Global Fund, at a transformative juncture as it accelerates its transition to a ‘Low Carbon Energy Provider’ of the future.
As CEO, Deepak will work closely with the EOUK Board on the delivery of a number of strategic energy transition projects aimed at making Stanlow a green refinery to meet the post-carbon needs of a progressive UK.
Amongst these are HyNet (a low carbon hydrogen energy and carbon capture project) which will transform the North West of England and North Wales into one of the world’s first low carbon industrial clusters, together with the building of a biofuels business which will include production of both renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
With more than 25 years’ senior leadership experience across the utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors in Europe and Asia, Deepak will lead an experienced management team and further strengthen corporate governance within the ESG framework.
EOUK chairman, Prashant Ruia, said: “We are delighted to welcome Deepak to EOUK. His immense corporate experience will prove invaluable during such an important period of growth for the company, which is aiming to be a leading player in the transition towards a sustainable society by delivering cleaner energy solutions.”
Deepak commented: “I am delighted to be joining EOUK as chief executive officer and look forward to building on the impressive legacy that Essar colleagues have created. The UK’s green economy continues to develop and flourish, and the Board and I will work hard to ensure EOUK sits at the fulcrum of the UK’s sustainable, low carbon future.”
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New future fuels division supports shipping decarbonisation
In a significant expansion of its future fuels capabilities, marine energy specialist KPI OceanConnect has announced the launch of its Alternative Fuels and Special Projects division led by Bill Wakeling, an expert in marine fuels. As pressure intensifies for the shipping industry to become more sustainable, the new division will capitalise on its experience and expertise to enable its clients to achieve net-zero emissions from their marine fuels.
Bill Wakeling will head up this new division of KPI OceanConnect, a leading global broker and trader in marine fuels for more than 50 years and will lead on all matters relating to alternative fuels and decarbonisation, as well as exploring opportunities for new ventures and projects. With his rich experience in marine fuels, Bill is well-positioned to lead this new function, and drive measurable environmental and sustainability change throughout the marine fuel supply chain.
Speaking on his appointment, Bill commented: “I’m honoured to lead KPI OceanConnect’s alternative fuels and sustainability operations at a time where the industry must accelerate its decarbonisation progress in line with the International Maritime Organization’s 2030 and 2050 targets.
“In the last 18 months, we’ve helped our partners successfully navigate through IMO 2020, and showcased our agility and innovation by completing one of the shipping industry’s first carbon offsets. However, there is no shortage of challenges for shipowners and operators as they seek to realise a more sustainable future, and we’ll be working with them side by side through our long-term partnership approach to help achieve their sustainability ambitions and regulatory compliance.”
Commenting on the announcement, KPI OceanConnect’s CEO, Søren Høll, said: “This new function signifies our commitment to advancing decarbonisation in the maritime industry, and Bill Wakeling is the ideal person to head it up; there are few people with his track record, marine fuels expertise, and commercial awareness.
Our clients have a growing and sustained need for innovative solutions that can enable them to fulfil their green objectives, and they’re going to be in very safe hands with Bill and his team.”