Category: My Business News and Views

Certas Energy is delighted to announce that its HGV refuelling site at the Port of Southampton has received a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade in the ‘Best New Non-Retail Fuel Installation’ category at this year’s Association for Petroleum & Explosives Administration (APEA) Awards. The site, which opened in October 2020, is the first of its kind located […]

Wilma Kelly, HSE Director and TSA Vice President, explores Certas Energy’s ambitions for the future and highlights the innovation, partnership and expertise that will be key to drive success going forward. What are Certas Energy’s objectives and ambitions for the future? From new products and digital innovations to sustainability goals and future fuels, our objectives […]

From 1st April 2022, many sectors will lose their entitlement to use ‘red’ diesel and rebated biofuel across a variety of applications – and construction is one of the industries that is most affected.Here’s the lowdown on the key questions construction professionals need to consider in order to ensure a smooth and successful energy mix […]

As the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants we are committed to supporting  the construction industry become more sustainable.  By becoming a Partner to the Supply Chain Sustainability School we join 142 companies from across the built environment supply chain who are working together through the School to create a more sustainable industry. […]

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, […]

Earlier this year, in our Guide to the Red Diesel Rule Changes, Certas Energy shared news of the UK government’s planned changes to when and how red diesel/gas oil will be permitted for use from 1 April 2022. After this date, many businesses will need move to unrebated DERV/white diesel or a cleaner-burning alternative fuel […]

Keeping your fuel supply safe so you can stay productive. It’s important to understand that there are separate requirements for storing large quantities of fuel oil on a farm for purposes such as fuelling a tractor or powering a grain dryer, versus non-agricultural, commercial usage. If a farm’s fuel storage tanks are non-compliant with the […]

What makes E10 petrol different? E10 petrol is not a new fuel, it is simply new to the UK – it has been in use across Europe, the US and Australia for some time. What makes it different is its renewable ethanol content. E10 petrol contains up to 10% renewable ethanol (min. 5.5%), which is […]

Kerosene is widely known as an efficient and reliable fuel source. The thin clear liquid is often used to heat homes and has many commercial uses too.

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 […]