HVO fuel pros and cons: HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is a renewable diesel alternative made from vegetable oils and animal fats. Its advantages include up to 90% lower carbon emissions,...
Smelling heating oil in your house usually means a spill, leak, or poor ventilation. While a faint odour after delivery can be normal, persistent smells may indicate a leaking oil boiler,...
Crude oil is separated by fractional distillation, where it is heated and its vapours rise through a distillation column. The lighter hydrocarbons, such as LPG, petrol and naphtha,...
If you’ve ever heard someone mention “fuel oil,” you might wonder: what exactly is it? What is it used for, especially here in the UK? The truth is, fuel oil plays a lot of roles—some...
If your home isn’t connected to the gas mains (as many rural homes aren’t), oil central heating is often a reliable choice. But what exactly is it, how does it work, and what should...
