Category: Certas Energy News

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 […]

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 […]

Joanna Bramley is one of only three female tanker drivers at Certas Energy. This is a number we would love to improve on. Find out what Joanna enjoys about working in this male dominated role and her advice to any aspiring female tanker drivers. “Having worked as a crane driver in the building industry for […]

As of 15th March 2020, it is required that anyone in Wales who is storing more than 200 litres of oil above ground level must be 110% bunded (provide a secondary spill containment, also known as bunding trays or oil bunds). All oil storage solutions must now feature a secondary containment system to catch any […]

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 […]