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RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
Certa expands to 25 HVO sites as demand for renewable fuel soars
Certa, which is part of DCC, is expanding to 25 HVO fuel sites across Ireland as it responds to demand from diesel drivers who are choosing the renewable fuel to reduce their carbon emissions. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is produced from waste plant matter and can be used as a direct replacement for diesel without any need for engine modifications to help motorists lower their carbon emissions by up to 90%. The fuel is distinguished by a pink nozzle to stand out from the traditional black diesel and green petrol nozzles at fuel stations. Certa noted that demand for HVO is being driven by diesel drivers who want to "go green" but who have put off switching to an electric vehicle for a variety of reasons. These reasons include the cost of buying an EV, the lack of charging infrastructure across the country, and not having their own driveway or off-street parking where they can install a home charger. Certa's new HVO fuel site in Portlaoise, which opens to the public this week, is the 25th such site to open over the past 18 months across 17 counties. The company opened the country's first fully fledged HVO fuel station in Liffey Valley in Dublin in late 2023 at a cost of €1m. 15 of the 25 HVO fuel sites that Certa currently operates have opened over the past eight months and the company has plans to open five more HVO fuel sites over the coming months. Orla Stevens, Managing Director at Certa Ireland, said the company continues to lead the way in making HVO more widely available to motorists across Ireland. "Our goal is to make it easy for motorists to transition to HVO as a renewable alternative to diesel to help them to lower their carbon emissions," she said. Ms Stevens noted that diesel and petrol cars accounts for 84% of the cars on Irish roads, while 17% of all new cars sold in Ireland so far this year were diesel. "The demand for HVO has grown as we have opened each new HVO fuel site across our network and our plan is to complete the upgrading of our entire network into next year as we continue our journey towards a net zero future," she stated. The Certa and Emo forecourts selling HVO include Liffey Valley, Finglas (Clearwater), Dundrum, Clarehall, Tallaght and Greenogue in Dublin; Lee Tunnel in Cork, Corofin in Co Clare, Letterkenny in Co Donegal, Ballinasloe in Co Galway, Maynooth in Co Kildare, Killarney in Co Kerry, Portlaoise in Co Laois, Moyne in Co Longford, Dundalk in Co Louth, Ballyhaunis in Co Mayo, Trim in Co Meath, Kilcormac in Co Offaly, Clonmel in Co Tipperary, Waterford city, Athlone and Mullingar in Co Westmeath, and Castlebridge, Gorey and Wexford town in Co Wexford.
Agriland
31-07-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Certa renews fuel sponsorship for Ploughing Championships
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has confirmed that Certa are again the official fuel sponsor for this year's National Ploughing Championships. Certa will supply all of the event fuel requirements for the three-day event which takes place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from September 16-18. This will include fuelling all the generators for powering the site and the lighting towers from the main site. Speaking ahead of this year's National Ploughing Championship, Anna May McHugh NPA aanaging director expressed her enthusiasm for the continued partnership. 'We're delighted to welcome Certa back as our official fuel partner for Ploughing 2025. "It's fantastic to have their support again, particularly with the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a sustainable diesel that aligns with our commitment to greener practices," she said. Certa added that it is delighted to be the official fuel supplier for one of Europe's largest outdoor agricultural events. 'With its blend of tradition, skill, innovation and community, the National Ploughing Championship is a celebration of Ireland's rural heart. "As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we're helping to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of HVO. This renewable fuel helps to cut carbon emissions by up to 90%," Orla Stevens, Certa managing director, said. Throughout the event, Certa will also be showcasing a range of energy solutions for customers, including solar, HVO, lubricants, and other liquid fuels.
Irish Examiner
17-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
SSE green lights new €300m power station in Meath
Energy firm SSE has given the green light to plans for a €300m power station at Platin in Co Meath. Platin Power Station will respond to periods of high demand in the Leinster region, providing back-up power to increasing amounts of renewable energy on the system, and will be switched on and off as demand peaks. "Delivery of Platin Power Station represents a total capital investment of up to €300m and follows SSE's decision, in February 2025, to progress Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Co. Kerry to construction," a statement from SSE said. SSE's site in Tarbert in Kerry is being upgraded into a next generation power station. The new station to be built in Meath will provide back-up power during peak demand. Limerick-headquartered Atlantic Projects Company (APC) has been confirmed as lead partner on the project. APC is already working on the Tarbert station in Kerry. Construction activity at Platin is expected to commence this autumn, with planned completion in 2028. The station has planning consent for up to 170MW and will be powered by Siemens Energy SGT-800 turbines. The plant has been designed with the capability to run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), which is a more sustainable biofuel. SSE will also be seeking consent to run the station on natural gas, in addition to HVO, to fully utilise the plant's capability to meet Ireland's energy needs. The turbine technology also has the potential to convert to hydrogen when infrastructure, fuel availability and policy frameworks allow. "This forward-looking approach underscores SSE's commitment to decarbonising its flexible power generation fleet," said a company statement. 'We're pleased to be delivering a new power station at Platin, creating new and enduring jobs in the local area, while providing much needed flexible power generation to support security of supply and Ireland's net zero ambitions," said SSE Thermal managing director Finlay McCutcheon. 'With two major investment decisions taken so far in 2025, totalling up to €600m, SSE is clear in its commitment to investing right across the energy system in Ireland." SSE Thermal is already working with Siemens Energy on a multi-million-pound co-investment to deliver gas turbine technology capable of running on 100% hydrogen by 2030.
RTÉ News
19-06-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel to cut emissions
An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions. The postal service currently has more than 200 HGVs in operation and is changing to fossil free fuel to support its 50% emissions reduction target by the end of this year. HVO is a renewable, fossil-free fuel produced from waste materials including used cooking oil, it delivers up to 90% fewer emissions than conventional diesel per litre, and requires no vehicle modifications. The move from diesel to HVO is expected to eliminate 6,000 tonnes of CO₂ from An Post's operations annually. That's the equivalent of removing 1,300 diesel cars from Ireland's roads or planting more than 300,000 trees each year. "We're designing Ireland's mails and parcels infrastructure for the future, to support Irish business for generations to come, and our commitment to halving carbon emissions by the end of 2025 and achieving net zero by 2030 is at the heart of this," said Garrett Bridgeman, Managing Director of An Post Mails & Parcels. An Post's 2024 Sustainability Report shows that 39.8% of the company's entire fleet now runs on alternative fuels, including HVO and EVs. "This marks a watershed moment for An Post and sustainable transport in Ireland," said Owen Keogh, Head of Sustainability at An Post. "The HVO rollout means we can deliver measurable climate impact nationwide — while simultaneously building the infrastructure and mindset essential for net zero success," he said. "Our progress is down to a continued investment in our fleet, our shift to alternative fuels and enabled by the exceptional colleagues who manage and operate our fleet on a daily basis." An Post is building on its successful trials of HVO in Galway and Cork, which it said delivered massively reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency compared to diesel. To support this nationwide implementation, An Post has invested €360,000 in dedicated HVO fuelling infrastructure at its Dublin, Portlaoise and Athlone Mail Centres. An Post was recently ranked 4th in the world by the International Postal Corporation for sustainability performance and continues to serve as a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Ambassador for Ireland.
ME Construction
15-05-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Khazna Data Centers expands into Türkiye to construct AI capable data centre
Infrastructure Khazna Data Centers expands into Türkiye to construct AI capable data centre By The new data centre in Ankara is designed to host various workloads, including AI, cloud, and critical applications Khazna Data Centers (Khazna) has announced its plans to construct an AI-capable data centre in Türkiye. This data centre will have the potential to handle a capacity of up to 100MW, and it has secured a site in Başkent, OIZ, Ankara. This announcement comes after a surge in interest and investment in AI within the country. Stanford University's Artificial Intelligence Index for 2025 revealed a remarkable 198% increase in AI talent concentration in Türkiye between 2016 and 2024. Moreover, this development follows the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and strategic agreements worth over US $50bn between the UAE and Türkiye in 2023. With the increasing global expansion of hyperscale data centres, Khazna will serve as the foundation layer for the digital infrastructure by empowering governments, businesses, and societies, Khazna ensures that these entities can thrive in the digital age. Their data centres are designed to handle the high-density computing demands essential for the next-generation AI-powered applications to drive the future economy. The new data centre in Ankara has been designed with the flexibility to host a variety of workloads, ranging from AI to cloud and other critical applications. While the first phase will constitute a cloud-focused design, the modular facility can be expanded and adapted to meet evolving demands across diverse technological requirements, ensuring robust support for future innovations. Like Khazna's other facilities, the new data centre in Ankara will be built to maximise operational efficiency. The design will incorporate features to enhance energy efficiency and minimise environmental impact. These include the use of low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants that do not contain Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, and the use of low-carbon and recycled materials. Additionally, the facility will explore the use of solar water heating systems, as well as employ high-efficiency adiabatic chillers that maximise the use of free cooling where possible. The design also incorporates systems for re-using wastewater and generators capable of running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel, further reducing the facility's carbon footprint. Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers added, 'We're proud to be supporting the efforts being made in Türkiyeto create an advanced economy with AI at its heart, and we hope to be able to provide the foundation layer for this. We believe this data centre will add to the country's impressive economic growth, encouraging innovation and accelerating digital transformation.' Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of UAE to Türkiye commented, 'Khazna Data Centers' expansion into Türkiye is a testament to the deepening ties between our countries. Relations with Türkiye are of great importance within the UAE's strategy to strengthen its partnerships, expand its relations and reinforce bridges of cooperation in all fields.' Khazna is due to appoint a general contractor in Q2 2025 following this facility's completion, intends to continue investing in Türkiye and expanding its data centre network.
