Category: My Business News and Views

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 […]

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 […]

Whether you’re busy out on the fields or have your hands full taking care of livestock, keeping track of fuel levels on a farm can often fall to the bottom of a packed ‘to do’ list. But running out of fuel for your farm can be disastrous, leading to machinery being parked up and operations […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]