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Forecourts adopt GripHero in the fight against COVID-19

...Covid-19 at the fuel pump. The brainchild of inventor Oli Yeo, GripHero is an award-winning patented hand-protection dispenser, which sits on top of every hand-pump on the forecourt, so that...

Opinion

Don’t let Covid derail decarbonisation

Responding to the 2021 Budget, OFTEC chief executive Paul Rose said: “The Chancellor didn’t hold back in outlining the financial toll the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the UK economy,...

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Driver awareness increases demand for hand protection

New independent research, commissioned by GripHero, has revealed that 66% of drivers are aware that Covid-19 can be passed from driver-to-driver at the fuel pump, driving demand for hand protection....

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Opinion

Preparing for a new oil world

...further gloomy job losses across the energy, manufacturing and travel industries including Centrica, Liberty Steel, Heathrow Airport and carriers like British Airways, it’s clear COVID-19 is having a profound impact...

Opinion

Solving the industry recruitment challenge

...retraining and recruiting revolution to secure a pipeline of fresh talent. A changing landscape Covid-19 has forced oil firms to significantly change their operations, with many forced to put staff...

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Virtual event considers future logistics

...chief executive of Logistics UK, comments; “The COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed the tide of technology. Self-driving trucks, zero-emission vehicles, smart cities, and drone technology are all evolving fast and...

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Opinion

Consequences of IMO 2020

...challenges of Covid-19, as well as the impact of the OPEC+ oil price, this has made fuel compatibility and quality as well as finance a more prominent issue for shipowners....
Essar’s first quarter update reports strong operating and financial performances ahead of forecasts, with the energy producer looking forward with confidence after a very challenging period.

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Essar ‘strong performance’ update supports energy transition

...performances ‘significantly ahead of forecasts’ and sees the energy producer ‘looking forward with confidence’. Domestic sales volumes have continued to rise through the quarter with post covid sales delivering a...

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Free face covers for customers

...COVID-19 support programme said; “Craggs Energy has donated 50 face covers to our COVID-19 support programme which are designed to be used when out and about. They conform to government...

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Association lobbies for delay on carbon tax increase

...year. Guy Pulham UKIFDA Chief Executive Chief Executive Guy Pulham comments: “With the sudden impact that COVID 19 is having on families across Ireland we are concerned that any increase...

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Investors welcome Shell net zero emissions plan

...chief executive Ben van Beurden suggested the company’s net zero commitments would not be derailed by the crisis. “With the COVID-19 pandemic having a serious impact on people’s health and...
The number one concern in the fuel distribution sector is confidence in supply security. With recent global events highlighting the impact of supply shortages we take a fresh look at this perennial industry topic.

Insight

Security of oil supply in the fuel distribution sector

...more petrol rather than diesel or Jet A1, both of which have experienced significant demand growth in the current millennium. The table below illustrates the point, taking the last pre-covid...

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Ben Ball is back

...the Roundhouse for the second time, Ben Ball 2021 promises to be the stand-out event in the automotive industry calendar once again, following a break in 2020 due to Covid-19....