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Keeping heating costs down and the temperature up is the ideal scenario when it comes to heating your home. Skipping simple, regular oil boiler maintenance checks could lead to unexpected problems and expensive repairs in the long run, or even a boiler replacement. Routine maintenance can also help to make your oil boiler more efficient. […]

Whenpurchasing home heating oil, often the most important question customers have is ‘how much heating oil do I need?’. The amount of heating oil you order primarily depends on how much heating oil your house uses per year.  Calculating your heating oil usage can help make sure you order the right amount. Placing an accurate […]

If you’re thinking of updating your heating system, installing a heating oil tank can be a cost-effective way of keeping your bills down and your house warm. Around 1.1m households in the UK are not connected to the national grid. With that figure steadily rising, we’ve created a simple heating oil tank installation guide with […]

As 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. Maximising the benefits of storing bulk fuel is dependent on keeping stocks healthy over […]

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 […]

Two Farms, One Challenge Home Farm Nacton is Red Tractor and LEAF marque certified, with strong sustainability and quality credentials. It is an organic and conventional vegetable farm near Ipswich, cropping 1,170 hectares on the historic Orwell Park Estate, as well as contracting partner farms comprising 814 hectares. Home Farm Nacton receives deliveries of up […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]