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Using telemetry to take the stress out of fuel management for Fairfields Farm

Fairfields Farm is a shining example of an entrepreneurial success story within the UK agricultural industry. Owned by husband and wife team, Robert and Laura Strathern, the farm harvests potatoes, maize and rye on farmland across the Colne Valley, just north of Colchester, Essex. The farm grows 12 different potato varieties which are cold stored, […]

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Fuelling Hinkley Point C: Q&A

Hinkley Point C is one of Europe’s largest construction projects, will take ten years to complete with 5,600 workers expected on-site during the project’s peak. The nuclear power station will provide 6 million homes with low carbon energy and supply 7% of the nation’s electricity over its 60-year lifespan. Certas Energy has recently opened a

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Certas Energy Breaks Ground On New HGV Refuelling Bunker At The Port Of Southampton

Certas Energy, the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, hosted a ground-breaking ceremony as work commences on the construction of a new HGV refuelling bunker site at the Port of Southampton. Working in partnership with leading port operator Associated British Ports (ABP), the HGV refuelling facility is the first of its kind to

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Certas Energy Delivers Top Of The Class Savings For Royal Hospital School

As one of East Anglia’s leading independent schools, the Royal Hospital School sought a fuel supplier that could warm its buildings and keep on-road fleets and ground maintenance machinery moving while supporting its sustainability values. Working with Certas Energy, Royal Hospital School has saved nearly £20,000 on its annual heating oil costs, achieved significant productivity

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Tank regulation changes in Wales

Every year in Wales, there are up to 300 water pollution incidents caused by oil. However, with just 28% of serious incidents being reported, the true scale of the issue is potentially much greater. With many of these incidents attributed to poor fuel storage practices, the Government introduced new rules to tackle the pollution problem.

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Keeping Your Fuel Healthy To Avoid Disruption This Winter

As the busiest season of the transport calendar begins and temperatures start to drop, it can be easy to forget to monitor the health of a fuel supply. Neglecting to give your fuel supply the treatment it needs during the winter months could lead to added costs and productivity disruptions. Additives are key to keeping your fuel

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Top tips to help your farm with winter preparation

Farmers face different challenges throughout the year when it comes to operating and maintaining agricultural equipment, and winter is no exception. Preparation is key to keeping farms moving in harsh conditions and making sure everything is ready to leap into action when spring arrives. To avoid the costly disruption caused by winter weather, we’ve outlined

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Additives To Keep Your Fleet Moving

Additives are essential for transport companies looking to get added value out of their fuel. Designed to improve fuel quality, additives can help to enhance engine performance, prolong windows between maintenance and boost fuel efficiency. So, if you’re looking for additives to reduce running or maintenance costs, we’ve got you covered. What’s Your Number? Is

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Certas Energy Unveil Newly Refurbished South Wales Depot

Certas Energy – the UK’s largest independent supplier of fuels and lubricants – has officially reopened its South Wales depot, providing its portfolio of high performance fuel and lubricant management solutions to customers across the region. The purpose-built ‘Three Cocks’ depot at the site in Powys, South Wales, has reopened following the completion of a

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How To Cut Costs, Not Corners On Your Construction Site

When looking to make savings on a construction site; gas oil, lubricants and AdBlue are some of the first places site managers look to cut costs. But not all products are created equal. While opting for cheaper products can help to save money in the short term, the price of poor quality over time can

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Think Bigger: Using Tech To Maximise Fuel Efficiency In Construction

Construction is one of the world’s most innovative industries, yet through its own admission has been slower to embrace the wave of digital transformation that has revolutionised sectors such as transport and manufacturing. However, with the rise of ConTech – or construction technology – that’s set to change, with businesses now looking to technologies including

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Driving Improvements In The Fleet Fuel Economy

Faced with increasing pressure to minimise operating costs in order to remain competitive, many fleet managers are looking for innovative ways to improve their margins whilst maintaining maximum reliability. Improving the fuel economy of a fleet’s vehicles can deliver significant savings to transport and haulage businesses both large and small. With fuel expenditure amounting to

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