Guy Pulham, who has succeeded Mark Askew as CEO of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers, is seeking ‘greater engagement of members, Government and other trade associations’
Earlier this month Guy Pulham started his new role as chief executive officer (CEO) of The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS).
“For too long now Government has recognised the interlinked issues of fuel poverty and excess winter deaths, yet the policy to address the problem remains painfully inadequate,” said OFTEC CEO Paul RosePhoto by ©Andrew Higgins 2017
Vulnerable rural households need improved energy efficiency to help safeguard against the unacceptable number of additional deaths that occur during the winter months, says OFTEC.
Unsurprisingly, the elderly are most affected with more than a third of deaths, as detailed in the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, caused by health conditions such as respiratory illnesses which are made worse by cold temperatures. The problem is further exacerbated in rural areas where a higher proportion of people live in fuel poverty and so cannot afford to adequately heat their homes to stay warm and well.
The SemLogistics acquisition is expected to be completed in Q3 meanwhile at the beginning of February Valero-branded tankers began lifting product from NuStar’s Thames terminal as part of a long term commitment to the south east of England
Last week Valero Logistics UK, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, and SemGroup Europe Holding, a SemGroup Corporation company, signed an agreement for the purchase of SemLogistics Milford Haven fuel storage facility.
Situated across the Haven from Valero’s refinery at Pembroke, the facility is one of the UK’s largest petroleum products storage facilities with 8.5 million barrels of capacity for storing gasoline, gasoline blend stocks, naphtha, jet fuel, gas oil, diesel, and crude oil.
Over 67% of the storage capacity is multi-product or dual purpose, giving Valero the flexibility to meet customers’ demands in the UK and throughout Northwest Europe.
Additionally, Milford Haven will continue to operate as a third-party storage facility, offering storage options for third-party customers across the European petroleum markets.
“This facility complements our Pembroke refinery and fuel terminals in the UK and Ireland, making it a natural fit for the company,” said Joe Gorder, Valero chairman, president and chief executive officer.
“This purchase demonstrates Valero’s commitment to Wales and the UK, and it aligns with our strategy to grow the logistics business and reduce secondary costs,” added Gorder.
Subject to customary regulatory approvals, Valero expects the purchase be completed in the third quarter of 2018. Valero also expects to retain the UK employees currently engaged in the business to be acquired.www.valero.com
This new aviation fuel transport contract is ‘a further progression in HOYER’S business relationship with World Fuel Services’ says Allan Davidson
HOYER Petrolog has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to provide aviation fuel transport in Scotland. As part of the agreement HOYER will deliver fuel to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Newcastle Airports from the Grangemouth oil terminal.
The agreement will add approximately 13 drivers, four vehicles and £1.5m annual turnover to HOYER Petrolog in the UK.
“This new agreement represents a further progression in our business relationship with World Fuel Services, a growing fuels provider in the UK,” says Allan Davison, operations director, HOYER Petrolog.
The new agreement is set to commence on 1st May 2018.www.hoyer.uk.com
Marking the start of the partnership – Olly Dale, commercial director at Liverpool FC and Tony Weatherill, managing director of global marketing, research and development at Petro-Canada Lubricants
In a three-year deal made earlier this month, Liverpool FC announced Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc (PCLI) as a global partner.
“We’re delighted to welcome Petro-Canada Lubricants as an official partner of Liverpool FC,” said Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer.
“To partner with a global business that shares LFC’s values of ambition and commitment is incredibly exciting for the Club. We look forward to working with PCLI to create unique and exciting programs which will help us engage with our fans and their customers around the world.”
