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specialized tanks, the site provides 24 / 7 access to HVO and is open to HGV fuel card users, supporting our growing network of HVO refueling sites.
“ HVO is currently a challenging space, as it’ s more common in Europe and Northern Ireland than in the UK. However, for customers with a large fleet, the only alternative for decarbonization is electrification or maybe CNG, but these vehicles are more expensive than adopting HVO and can often be prohibitive. Although HVO costs around 20- to-30 percent more than traditional fossilbased fuels, it reduces carbon emissions by between 80 and 90 percent. Plus, its adoption is relatively straightforward; customers don’ t need to change anything or install new equipment, but rather just choose one fuel pump over another.
“ From our experience, customers’ willingness to adopt HVO is driven by their own green agenda and the demand of their customers. For instance, many companies are demanding sustainability information from their couriers, particularly on last-mile delivery. For many customers, HVO is a stopgap in preparation for more permanent solutions and electrification, so we take an agnostic position in the market to ensure we have a range of solutions to support our customers when they need it.”
With a clear roadmap in place and ambitious targets set for 2030 and beyond, it’ s evident that Certas is on the cusp of a new chapter defined by strategic investment and adaptability. From expanding its truck stop network and scaling HVO infrastructure to leveraging AI-driven insights for retail partners and growing Snap’ s footprint, every part of the business is aligned toward shared goals for the future.
“ 2026 is a year of investment across the business, and we are fully committed to upgrading our assets and infrastructure,” Bryan reveals.“ We’ re currently in the process of finalizing our annual budgets for 2027, including substantial investment in the mobility estate. Although I don’ t see much diversification from our core activities, we’ re always open to opportunities that grow our reach and footprint in terms of products and services.
“ Our longer-term goal is to double the business, and we’ re committed to having a much larger organization by the end of this decade,” he concludes.“ Such growth will come from a combination of both organic and acquisitive growth, alongside ongoing investment in our asset base. The European growth potential of our Snap business is particularly exciting, as the digital space is constantly growing. We’ ve always had a wide range of products and services, and we’ ll continue to provide this broad selection to meet varying customer demands as they evolve.” ■
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