In Kenya, Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) primarily fuels large-scale power plants and heavy manufacturing industries like cement and steel, where it’s used in boilers, furnaces, and kilns for heat and steam generation. It’s also used in marine transport and large mining operations for powering machinery. Intermediate Diesel Oil (IDO) caters to smaller to medium-scale industries […]
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As of mid-2025, in a world increasingly conscious of climate change and transitioning towards greener energy sources, it might seem counterintuitive that furnace oil (more widely known as Heavy Fuel Oil, or HFO) continues to be a primary source of heating energy for many industries and sectors. However, the reality on the ground, particularly in
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In the bustling industrial landscape of Kenya, every business thrives on efficiency, and a key component of that efficiency is choosing the right energy source. For many, that often comes down to a decision between Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) and Industrial Diesel Oil (IDO). While both are vital petroleum products, they are far from interchangeable.
Kenya, a vibrant hub of economic activity in East Africa, stands at a critical juncture. As businesses strive for growth and competitiveness in 2025, one often-overlooked factor can dramatically determine their fate: the efficiency of their energy supply chain management. In a nation where fuel, particularly Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) and Industrial Diesel Oil (IDO),
In the vast engine rooms of colossal ships and the fiery hearts of power plants, a thick, black liquid often toils away, providing the muscle for global trade and energy generation. This unsung hero, often misunderstood and sometimes maligned, is Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO). Also known by various monikers such as bunker fuel, residual fuel
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