This is a great opportunity for the liquid fuel sector, currently providing home heating oil for over 700,000 homes in...
3 June 2026
This is a great opportunity for the liquid fuel sector, currently providing home heating oil for over 700,000 homes in...
Many oil heating technicians valued the opportunity to speak face to face with OFTEC.
No reason to panic, but high prices are a concern for oil heating users.
Insurance is easy to overlook and many underestimate the true worth of equipment accumulated over...
With fuel theft on the increase, this article explores some simple measures that may improve...
It’s been a relatively quiet summer for heat policy developments, but things are about to...
OFTEC Chairman Neil Sawers calls support for renewable liquid fuels, urging oil technicians and installers...
The OFTEC technician committee is expanding to hear more voices. Last year OFTEC relaunched the...
Hand-picked for excellence, experience and a desire to give back, the three newly appointed inspectors...
A breakdown of the implications of the plans of the Irish Government to introduce ‘The Renewable Heating Obligation’ mandating all...
For those in the liquid fuels and off-grid heating sector, the plan is notable not only for what it includes...
As a regulated waste it is vital that glycol is disposed of in the correct way.
This guidance refers specifically to the social rented sector.
With much discussion on HVO appearing in trade journals over the last couple of years, this article is intended to...
With the consultation open for a few more days, the huge number of submissions already received from rural communities and...
Over 3,000 oil heated households, technicians and fuel distributors have already responded to the government heating consultation.
Oil installers and technicians must respond to ensure customers' needs are not overlooked.
OFTEC is well known for its commitment to liquid fuel heating training and registration, but...
Why the Government’s Warm Homes Plan must deliver.
An update from David Blevings, OFTEC’s Ireland Manager.
Richard Wyatt may be one of OFTEC's most experienced.
If you think OFTEC isn't listening to you then read on...
Determining whether an appliance installation is a domestic or non-domestic install.
The correct way to decommission used tanks.
This is a great opportunity for the liquid fuel sector, currently providing home heating oil for over 700,000 homes in...
Many oil heating technicians valued the opportunity to speak face to face with OFTEC.
The extraordinary public response to the Government’s consultation on alternative low-carbon heating solutions, produced almost 16,000 supportive responses for the...
Insurance is easy to overlook and many underestimate the true worth of equipment accumulated over years.
With fuel theft on the increase, this article explores some simple measures that may improve security and deter would be...
Paul plays a central role in ensuring OFTEC regional inspectors oversee compliance with relevant schemes.
OFTEC calls for recognition of the unique challenges faced by off-grid communities to be turned into formal policy support for...
Industry calls for a wider range of low carbon technologies to ensure households have a choice that suits their circumstances.
There is a very mixed picture across fuel prices but, despite movement upwards, oil remains the cheapest fuel.
The government publishes its Warm Homes plan setting out polices around the transition to low carbon homes.
Consultation provokes unprecedented response calling for support for renewable liquid heating fuels.
For self-employed technicians and small businesses, private healthcare can be particularly valuable, helping to reduce the impact of illness or...
A former technician who has experienced inspections, the newest member of the OFTEC inspection team brings a unique perspective that...
It’s been a relatively quiet summer for heat policy developments, but things are about to hot up, writes Malcolm Farrow,...
OFTEC Chairman Neil Sawers calls support for renewable liquid fuels, urging oil technicians and installers to support the Future Ready...
The OFTEC technician committee is expanding to hear more voices. Last year OFTEC relaunched the technician committee, but now they...
Hand-picked for excellence, experience and a desire to give back, the three newly appointed inspectors are a real boost to...
Hands-on-training gives OFTEC staff the opportunity to deepen their understanding of latest burner technology and installation excellence.
The Government in Ireland had proposed to introduce a renewable heating obligation (RHO) in 2026 for the heating sector.
The latest companies who have had their OFTEC registration revoked as OFTEC continues to ensure highest standards are maintained.
There is no justification for not properly balancing systems. It’s one of the most straightforward methods for installers to enhance...
The approval of the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025 is a major step to decarbonisation and a paradigm shift for...
Off-grid constituents are at risk of being overlooked in the drive for electrification.
OFTEC Conference 2025 The liquid fuel heating industry is primed and ready to roll out its renewable solution for off-grid...
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