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For decades, diesel fuel has powered industries, fleets and generators across the UK and the globe. Its reliability, energy density and affordability have made it a mainstay in sectors ranging from transportation and agriculture to construction and events. But as we face ever-more urgent environmental targets, diesel’s carbon-intensive nature has made it a prime candidate for innovation. Enter HVO fuel – Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil – a transformative solution promising to redefine clean diesel.

Decommissioning fuel tanks, whether underground (USTs) or above-ground storage tanks (ASTs), is a critical process in safeguarding your site, environment and reputation. In this blog, we discuss some key criteria to evaluate when selecting a trusted fuel tank decommissioning partner.

Fuel and oil spills aren’t just an environmental hazard – they can seriously damage your drainage systems, compromise compliance and result in hefty clean-up costs or regulatory fines. Whether you’re operating a construction site, fuel depot, transport yard or industrial facility, understanding how these substances affect your drains, and what steps you can take to protect them, is essential for business continuity and environmental responsibility.

If you’re running a farm, you’ve likely heard a lot about red diesel, and possibly just as much confusion about where and how it can still be used. With regulations evolving and costs under pressure, it’s important to understand the difference between red diesel and white diesel.

Drain blockages might not be the most visible threat on a construction site, but left unchecked, they can cause costly delays, environmental damage and even health and safety hazards.

We understand that even with the best planning, things can go wrong – and when they do, you need more than just a top-up. You need a fast, reliable emergency fuel delivery service that gets you back on track with minimal disruption.

Keeping a fleet running smoothly, or backing up critical infrastructure, storing diesel fuel on-site can provide essential flexibility and security. But improper storage can lead to costly contamination, safety hazards, environmental risks.

The RSM Group is constantly growing and evolving. What began as Respond, Service & Maintain has developed into the RSM Group with three specialist subsidiaries in just four years. As part of our commitment to providing industry-leading services, we have made a significant investment in our fleet – introducing our new multi-pot ADR vac tanker!

Beatson Clark acted swiftly and decommissioned the entire system. Removing all contamination and water from the bund. The strategy was to replace the existing system, which was over 30 years old, with a new fully contained double skinned set of bunded tanks

The appropriate Liverpool University Hospital stakeholders pieced together a management plan based on risk. With our support we placed together a programme of works that would sustain th current capacity of fuel on site, whilst at the same time removing all risk associated with the failed tanks and pipework.

The trust wanted a comprehensive service provider to test the current system, but to then also be able to compliantly remove the current tanks and deliver, install and commission a new system. The trust had found it difficult to find a provider who could deliver a complete turnkey solution.

Like most NHS customers that RSM support, the trust wanted a comprehensive service provider to empty, clean and then test their current system; but to then also (if needed) be able to compliantly remove the current tanks and deliver, install and commission a new system. The trust had found it difficult to find a provider who could deliver a complete turnkey solution.