Sustainability criteria for biofuels
Biofuels must satisfy sustainability criteria that include minimum GHG savings and the protection of material and land with a high carbon stock and a high biodiversity value. Read more
Shale gas: a 'game-changer' for gas supply?
In the 2000s the supply outlook for natural gas in the USA was transformed by the emerging viability of unconventional gas supplies, primarily shale gas. By 2009 the IEA described ... Read more
Compliance & sustainability at large oil terminal
We have supported environmental, risk and sustainability initiatives at the 1.3 million cubic-meter-capacity Bantry Terminal since the 1990s. Read more
Introduction of biofuel obligation scheme
The biofuel obligation scheme was introduced in 2010 as a key component in Ireland’s renewable energy strategy. It obliges oil companies to supply certain minimum amounts of biofue ... Read more
Buncefield incident: investigation board report
The Buncefield incident involved an explosion following a release of petroleum due to tank overfilling. In the following years, there have detailed studies into the cause of the re ... Read more