CERTA IRELAND LIMITED
Certa Ireland Limited is an Irish private company registered with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) under company number 118120. The CRO records an incorporation date of 12 November 1986 and lists the company’s status as normal (active). Its registered office is at Clonminam Industrial Estate, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland.
Certa Ireland Limited trades as Certa, distributing fuel, home heating oil, kerosene, diesel, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), lubricants and solar photovoltaic installations to residential, commercial and mobility customers across Ireland. According to the company’s own website, the Certa brand was introduced in September 2022 following the consolidation of several established Irish energy brands, including Emo Oil, Jones Oil, Campus Oil, CC Lubricants and Source Lubrication Solutions. The company operates around 25 locations nationwide, including unmanned pay-at-pump fuel forecourts and home heating oil depots, and reported employing almost 400 people as of the date this profile was researched (22 September 2026).
CRO-sourced registry data associated with this profile classifies Certa Ireland Limited’s principal activity as extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas (NACE code 11.10). This is the company’s filed registry classification rather than a description of its day-to-day fuel and energy-distribution business, which is described above based on the company’s own published materials.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of Certa Ireland Limited
Company registry-linked data associated with this profile identifies two registered shareholders of Certa Ireland Limited, with the largest disclosed holding recorded in the name of DCC Energy Holdings Limited. Individual ownership percentages and share classes for these holdings were not available in the free registry extract reviewed for this profile. This information reflects CRO-sourced company registry data reviewed 22 September 2026; it has not been independently verified against a primary CRO shareholder filing (annual return, Form B1) for this profile.
Data availability
Classification: Partial. Two shareholders are recorded in CRO-sourced registry data, but shareholding percentages and share classes are not disclosed in the free extract reviewed; the CRO’s filed annual returns are the authoritative primary source for verified percentages.
Sources
- SoloCheck (CRO-sourced Irish company registry data), Certa Ireland Limited, company number 118120, retrieved 22 September 2026
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCC ENERGY LIMITED | 93.6% | Companies Registration Office (CRO) | |
| DCC ENERGY LIMITED | 6.4% | Companies Registration Office (CRO) | |
| DCC NOMINEES UNLIMITED COMPANY | 0% | Companies Registration Office (CRO) |
Officers
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Directors and officers of Certa Ireland Limited
Free CRO-sourced registry data reviewed for this profile confirms that Certa Ireland Limited (company number 118120) has a filed officer register, but individual director names were not disclosed in the free extract available; the source notes only that current directors have collectively held directorships at 134 other Irish companies, 16 of which are now closed. Separately, RTÉ reported on 21 May 2024 that Orla Stevens had been appointed Managing Director of Certa, succeeding Andrew Graham, who moved to become Managing Director of Mobility at DCC Energy. This press-reported appointment describes an operational leadership role and has not been independently matched to a specific CRO director filing for this profile. Nationality and country of residence are not disclosed in either source reviewed.
Recent officer changes
- Orla Stevens appointed Managing Director of Certa, succeeding Andrew Graham, reported effective May 2024 (source: RTÉ News, 21 May 2024).
Data availability
Classification: Restricted. The CRO holds a full officer filing for Certa Ireland Limited, but individual director names, appointment dates and nationality were not accessible in the free registry extract reviewed for this profile; a paid CRO or registry-agent report would be required to obtain the complete director register.
Sources
- SoloCheck (CRO-sourced Irish company registry data), Certa Ireland Limited, company number 118120, retrieved 22 September 2026
- RTÉ News, “Certa names Stevens as new Managing Director,” 21 May 2024
Group Structure
Group structure of Certa Ireland Limited
Certa Ireland Limited’s own website states that the company “operates as a subsidiary of DCC Energy plc,” a multi-energy sales, marketing and distribution group headquartered in Dublin and listed on the London Stock Exchange. DCC Energy plc was known as DCC plc until it renamed on 20 July 2026, following the sale of DCC Healthcare and the disposal of DCC Technology, to reflect its focus on the energy business; it trades under the ticker DCC and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. CRO-sourced registry data associated with this profile separately records DCC Energy Holdings Limited as the largest of two disclosed shareholders in Certa Ireland Limited, consistent with an intermediate Irish holding company sitting between Certa Ireland Limited and the wider DCC Energy group. No direct subsidiaries of Certa Ireland Limited were identified for this profile. This overview reflects sources reviewed 22 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCC Energy Holdings Limited | Ireland | Not disclosed | Immediate shareholder | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Active | 22 September 2026 |
| DCC Energy plc (formerly DCC plc) | Ireland (LSE-listed) | Not disclosed | Ultimate parent (per Certa Ireland’s own website) | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Active, LSE: DCC | 22 September 2026 |
Recent structural changes
- DCC plc renamed to DCC Energy plc, effective 20 July 2026, reflecting its focus on the energy division following the sale of DCC Healthcare and the ongoing disposal of DCC Technology (source: DCC Energy plc).
Data availability
Classification: Partial. Certa Ireland Limited’s own website confirms it is a subsidiary of DCC Energy plc, and CRO-sourced data identifies DCC Energy Holdings Limited as its largest disclosed shareholder, but exact ownership and voting percentages were not available in the free sources reviewed for this profile.
Sources
- Certa Ireland Limited – About Us, certaireland.ie/about-us/, retrieved 22 September 2026
- SoloCheck (CRO-sourced Irish company registry data), Certa Ireland Limited, company number 118120, retrieved 22 September 2026
- DCC Energy plc – “DCC Energy plc: New Name Reflects Strategic Focus,” dccenergy.com, 20 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CERTA IRELAND LIMITED do?
Certa Ireland Limited (CRO number 118120) is an Irish private company incorporated on 12 November 1986 and registered at Clonminam Industrial Estate, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Trading as Certa, it distributes fuel, home heating oil, lubricants, HVO and solar PV solutions to residential, commercial and mobility customers across Ireland.
Who owns CERTA IRELAND LIMITED?
CRO-sourced registry data records two shareholders of Certa Ireland Limited, with the largest disclosed holding under DCC Energy Holdings Limited; individual ownership percentages were not available in the free extract reviewed.
Who is CERTA IRELAND LIMITED's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Every shareholder recorded for CERTA IRELAND LIMITED is itself a company rather than a natural person, so no Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is identified at this level; establishing one would require tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn.
What is CERTA IRELAND LIMITED's company registration number?
CERTA IRELAND LIMITED's registration number is IE118120, filed with Companies Registration Office (CRO) in Ireland. Its current status on the register is active.
Is CERTA IRELAND LIMITED still an active company?
CERTA IRELAND LIMITED's status on Companies Registration Office (CRO) is listed as active.
When was CERTA IRELAND LIMITED incorporated?
CERTA IRELAND LIMITED was incorporated on 12 November 1986, according to Companies Registration Office (CRO).
What is CERTA IRELAND LIMITED's registered address?
The registered address on file for CERTA IRELAND LIMITED is PORTLAOISE,LAOIS, Ireland.
What legal structure is CERTA IRELAND LIMITED registered as?
CERTA IRELAND LIMITED is registered as a Private limited company (Ltd.) in Ireland.
Is CERTA IRELAND LIMITED listed on a stock exchange?
Certa Ireland Limited is not itself listed. Its ultimate group company, DCC Energy plc (renamed from DCC plc in July 2026), is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker DCC and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.
Who are the officers/directors of CERTA IRELAND LIMITED?
Individual director names are not disclosed in the free CRO extract reviewed; it notes only that current directors collectively hold 134 other Irish directorships, 16 now closed. RTE reported Orla Stevens as Managing Director of Certa from May 2024, succeeding Andrew Graham.
Does CERTA IRELAND LIMITED have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Certa Ireland Limited's own website states it operates as a subsidiary of DCC Energy plc (formerly DCC plc, renamed July 2026), the London-listed multi-energy group. CRO-sourced data separately shows DCC Energy Holdings Limited as its largest disclosed shareholder.
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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Companies Registration Office (CRO) and was last synced on 22 September 2026.