The liquid fuels distribution trade association for the UK and
Republic of Ireland, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS),
has officially launched its future vision for clean growth and
decarbonisation during its annual exhibition FPS EXPO 2019.
FPS unveiled its vision for cutting carbon through the
development of biofuels to visitors at this month’s FPS EXPO at
the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, when its new name UKIFDA (UK and
Ireland Fuel Distributors Association) was also voted on at the
AGM and agreed upon.
“As the trade association for the liquid fuels distribution
industry, we’ve always supported the principle of
decarbonisation, clean growth and clear air,” says Guy Pulham,
FPS Chief Executive.
“Now we have officially set out in our Clean Growth Future Vision
brochure all we aim to achieve in both the near and far future
and highlighted the opportunities for the industry as a
whole.
“Our members have always been committed to improving energy
efficiency and will continue to contribute to the long-term
decarbonisation targets of the Government.
“Liquid fuels are developing all the time and have come a long
way in terms of efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. Our
members are best positioned to help consumers through the
transition phase as new fuels start to come to market.”
There are currently 1.5million homes in the UK and 686,000 homes
in Ireland that rely on liquid fuels for heating.
Guy Pulham comments: “All the trials on FAME blend kerosene
carried out in recent years are extremely positive and more
trials are planned. We strongly urge Government to encourage and
support trials of new liquid fuels as there are strong signs that
these can very much be part of the solution, especially as many
of the mixes would work well with consumers’ existing heating
systems.”
The FPS wants Government to be technology neutral and to not view
electrification as the only option. It believes that biofuels can
help achieve decarbonisation in the future and should form part
of the future energy mix.
“Short term, consumers need to be encouraged to make energy
efficiency changes, such as infrastructure improvements on their
homes including smart metering and insulation, to reduce carbon
emissions immediately,” adds Guy Pulham.
“Technology is key, and we will continue to work alongside our
European trade association partners and stay abreast of emerging
technologies and products.
“Long term, we intend to work with all relevant bodies as well as
consumer groups to help ensure different solutions can be found
for different homes and budgets. We will also take part in the
independent testing of low-carbon fuels and work with all in the
supply chain to drastically cut the fossil content in liquid
fuels to zero ahead of the deadline set by the Paris Agreement.
“Low carbon liquid fuels can and should play a part in the
decarbonised future.”
To obtain a copy of the FPS’ Clean Growth Future Vision,
email info@fpsonline.co.uk
