I read the winter Oil Installer magazine with interest, especially the articles about delaying the 2026 ban on oil boilers and optimism about HVO.
Clearly, this is good news for the oil industry. Having read the OFTEC HVO handbook, published last July, I note it contains points which highlight the optimism, but also challenges to overcome.
The classification of HVO as ‘net carbon neutral’ must be considered alongside the environmental costs associated with processing, refinement, and transportation emissions. Until manufacturers publish the embedded carbon contained within all their products, it remains impossible to establish environmental impacts accurately, or draw accurate comparisons.
Ultimately, HVO is a lifeline for the oil industry, but objectivity is key. Few would argue that the . . .
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