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The latest news from WASP, plus practical insight on fuel quality, regulation and power resilience.

  • IPU launches the new Diesel Defence fuel polishing system
    12.08.2015 3 min read

    IPU launches the new Diesel Defence fuel polishing system

    Why do we need fuel polishing? Since 2011, the diesel we buy has been a blend of petrochemical and biodiesel….
  • UK National Grid warns risk of blackouts is on the rise
    27.07.2015 3 min read

    UK National Grid warns risk of blackouts is on the rise

    In October 2014 we reported that the UK’s spinning reserve was down to just 4%, lowest in nearly a decade….
  • Watchdog investigates the cause of Hyundai ix35’s to break down
    02.07.2015 3 min read

    Watchdog investigates the cause of Hyundai ix35’s to break down

    Hyundai owners in parts of Scotland have received a stark introduction to the risks associated with modern biodiesel according to…
  • Fuel conditioning handbook – your guide to fuel conditioning
    17.06.2015 2 min read

    Fuel conditioning handbook – your guide to fuel conditioning

    Many of you know that if you store diesel for longer than 6-12 months it will require conditioning. But what does…
  • France increases FAME percentage in diesel to 8%
    29.05.2015 3 min read

    France increases FAME percentage in diesel to 8%

    We’ve often speculated that the percentage of biodiesel added to petrochemical diesel would rise from the current level of 7%, but it seems…
  • Dirty fuel causes the world’s largest pump station to fail in test
    28.04.2015 3 min read

    Dirty fuel causes the world’s largest pump station to fail in test

    As New Orleans prepared itself for hurricane season in 2014, a readiness test was carried out on the West Bank Pumping…
  • A single source for fuel testing, cleaning, polishing and stabilisation
    02.04.2015 2 min read

    A single source for fuel testing, cleaning, polishing and stabilisation

    A quick search on the web will reveal lots of companies who can test your stored fuel, or clean it…
  • Solar eclipse could trigger power outages
    18.03.2015 3 min read

    Solar eclipse could trigger power outages

    On Friday (20th March) the UK will witness its biggest solar eclipse since 1999 with experts warning of potential blackouts….
  • New technical sales engineer joins IPU Fuel Conditioning
    12.02.2015 1 min read

    New technical sales engineer joins IPU Fuel Conditioning

    To further improve our Fuel Conditioning division we have recently appointed a new Technical Sales Engineer. Peter Crowden has joined…
  • IPU fuel division qualifications
    05.02.2015 2 min read

    IPU fuel division qualifications

    The IPU Fuel Division have over 25 years experience in fuel conditioning. This is backed by a number of industry…
  • 26.01.2015 1 min read

    New brochure heralds new approach to fuel conditioning

    We’ve just launched our 2015 Fuel Conditioning brochure. And while it’s true that we’ve expended blood, sweat and tears producing it…
  • How to spot fuel contamination in your storage tanks
    15.01.2015 3 min read

    How to spot fuel contamination in your storage tanks

    The good news is you don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to spot if your fuel is contaminated, the bad news…

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