Category: HVO test

The Autumn 2021 Budget was announced on 27th October, and it contains a number of important changes for Certas Energy customers across industries. Many of these are designed to help bring the UK closer to its Net Zero Carbon 2050 goal, supporting other recent initiatives like trials exploring the use of HVO for home heating, […]

The UK government’s announcement of changes to the rules on rebated diesel usage has been a source of confusion and concern across UK businesses and, in particular, the construction sector. As of 1 April 2022, red diesel will no longer be available at a rebated rate for many commercial applications, which covers the majority of […]

Harvest season is just around the corner. For arable farmers, it is one of the busiest times of the year -juggling the responsibilities of the season alongside all the year-round tasks it takes to keep a farm running. Managing fuel and lubricant supply is an essential part of farming operations, but it need not be […]

Two years after becoming the first major economy to pass net zero emissions into law, the UK continues to lead the world in encouraging a transition to renewable energy sources, including low emission technologies and cleaner burning liquid fuels and investing in reducing carbon emissions. This was further emphasised by recent policy changes limiting tax […]

The oil tank regulations apply to any business or individual storing large quantities of oil. For businesses, this means an oil storage container with a capacity of over 200 litres.

In line with changes announced by the UK Government, from 1st April 2022 some Certas Energy customers will no longer be able to use rebated red diesel (gas oil) to power their plant, vehicles and equipment. Non-exempt businesses will therefore need to select alternatives to red diesel for use from 1st April 2022, such as […]

Order your gas oil today Important Notice: Gas oil tax legislation changed on 1 April 2022. Please see the latest Certas Energy statement  for a summary of the updated gas oil tax legislation and its impact on industries. Welcome to Certas Energy’s guide to gas oil (red diesel). Here you’ll find out everything you need […]

Heating oil for the home: A guide to oil central heating If you’re considering an alternative approach to heating your home, this guide should help to answer all of your burning questions. What is oil central heating? Heating oil for the home explained Heating oil is a liquid fuel that powers oil fired central heating […]

Independent third party testing has revealed that Brakes Group has achieved a 47% reduction in emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) following a nine month trial. A cleaner burning alternative to diesel, GTL Fuel is supplied by Certas Energy. The first delivery of 70,000 litres of GTL Fuel to Brakes Group was made last October to depot in […]

Local councils, businesses, charities, schools and members of the public have all been sharing the different ways they will be helping to reduce air pollution in the run up to this year’s Clean Air Day. Whether it’s leaving the car at home in favour of cycling to work, shutting city centre roads or offering free lung […]