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Welsh businesses urged to get ready ahead of new tank regulations
New regulations from Natural Resources Wales, due to come into force in March 2020, will mean that all above-ground tanks in excess of 200 litres, used to ...
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Integrally fire rated tanks – frequently asked questions
Every oil tank installer knows that finding a suitable location for an oil tank can be challenging.
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At last – an oil tank insurance policy for homeowners
Oil Spill Insurance is launching HomeSpill, a stand-alone oil tank insurance policy
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Industry calls for more clarity from government on decarbonisation plans
CLEAN GROWTH STRATEGY UPDATE
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“Ignore misleading claims from renewable heating suppliers” – OFTEC and FPS
OFTEC and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) have been contacted by several educational establishments.
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OFTEC annual conference – mapping out pathways towards decarbonisation
Decarbonisation was a key theme of OFTEC’s 2018 annual conference in June, which informed members and guests on the opportunities to reduce emissions from rural ...
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Industry welcomes inclusion of oil in ECO3
The new ECO3 legislation, which comes into force on 1 October 2018, will allow limited oil boiler delivery to take place.
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Registrations hit four year high as CPS celebrates 15th anniversary
OFTEC has marked the 15th anniversary of its industry recognised Competent Persons Scheme with the news that registration numbers have hit the highest level since 2013.
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Ireland adopts OFTEC syllabus for oil training
SOLAS, the State Organisation with responsibility for funding, planning and co-ordinating Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland is now using OFTEC oil assessments as ...
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Anglo Nordic releases new heating & ventilation components catalogue
Anglo Nordic have announced the release of their new product catalogue, featuring details of the company’s latest products, additions and revisions to existing ranges.
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When is a fire barrier required?
Contrary to general opinion, a fire barrier is not there to stop an oil tank fire spreading to a neighbouring building or adjacent boundary but ...
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Oil Installer hits the screens!
Over the years, the popular BBC satirical programme, Have I Got News For You, has featured some obscure, if not esoteric, magazines in its “missing ...
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Introducing OFTEC’s vision for the future of off-grid domestic heating…
As reported in the last issue of Oil Installer, OFTEC’s vision document is designed to influence government policy at a time when the Department ...
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Life on Worcester’s production line… Neil and Peter build their boilers
Peter Clayton of Oil Installer with the result of his “Build a Boiler” day at Clay Cross
A lucky installer and a representative of Oil ...
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Grant joins OFTEC as Charlotte’s sponsor
Grant UK has announced it is sponsoring the kit of promising young hockey player, Charlotte Kilby, who is also sponsored by OFTEC.