Category: My Business News and Views

Portico, a deep water cargo terminal owned by Portsmouth City Council and based within Portsmouth International Port, is taking action to minimise its impact on local air quality by powering its cargo handling operations with a low emission alternative fuel. The business is working with Certas Energy – the nation’s leading independent distributor of fuels […]

While the COVID-19 pandemic has given the Government’s net-zero emissions policy an unexpected boost – thanks to a 34% fall in carbon emissions during the first four weeks of lockdown – the outlook remains pessimistic for policymakers. Look no further than this statement from the executive director of the International Energy Agency: “This decline in […]

Leading UK planing, fine milling and surface mining specialists Power Plane Limited have demonstrated their commitment to minimising their environmental impact by transitioning their entire fleet to a cleaner burning alternative to diesel, GTL Fuel. Supplied by Certas Energy, the nation’s leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, the Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) fuel is a paraffinic […]

Boasting over 50 years of refuelling heritage, the Certas Energy East Cowes office is proud to serve homes and businesses in the tight-knit Isle of Wight community with supply of road diesel, red diesel, kerosene, and industrial and home heating oil. In this spotlight feature, we take a closer look at the team, the unique […]

Growing concerns over the impact air pollution levels in the UK are having on our health and the environment, combined with a focus on the impact farming is having on natural ecosystems, means reducing emissions from diesel machinery is becoming an important consideration for farmers. Available from Certas Energy in the UK, GTL Fuel contributes […]

Businesses are under increasing pressure to do more with less. By maintaining valuable vehicles and equipment with the right lubricant, it is possible to reduce unplanned downtime, improve productivity and ultimately reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). However, when it comes to keeping businesses moving, lubricants are often overlooked. In fact, a study carried out […]

Whether drilling, planting, spraying or harvesting, farmers must be able to rely on machinery to operate at peak performance in all conditions. And at times like harvest, where every moment is critical for maximising yields, even a few hours of downtime can have a massive impact on productivity. Using the correct lubricants for your machinery […]

With the aid of consultancy services from Certas Energy, major businesses in the construction sector have identified opportunities to reduce their fuel-related total cost of ownership by up to ten percent. Total cost of ownership (TCO) accounts for both the direct and indirect costs of a product over its lifetime. For businesses where fuel is […]

As an essential industry with key workers delivering essential fuel to homes and businesses, Certas Energy fully appreciates and understands how important the need for effective PPE is for many frontline key workers. Wanting to help our communities where we can, Certas Energy carefully considered options for how best to support those in need. Managing […]

Buying diesel or gas oil in bulk can help to save time and reduce costs for businesses in the long term. But maximising the benefits of storing bulk fuel is dependent on keeping stocks healthy over time. Exposure to air, moisture or other contaminants in storage can reduce fuel shelf life, increase consumption and even […]