Interview
Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first
...area. The fuels business grew rapidly, as the customer base and delivery fleet expanded and, in 2019, Rawlings Fuels began the creation of a purpose-built fuel distribution depot to solve...
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Insight
The growth of natural gas in Ireland
...the 8,500 mile gas grid infrastructure through its Gas Networks Ireland subsidiary. The grid comprises a 1,500 mile pipeline transmission network and 7,000 miles of distribution networks. Market development Gas...
News
DCC to acquire Irish-owned fuel distributor
One of the leading fuel distribution companies in Ireland, and parent company of Certas Energy, DCC, has agreed to buy Jones Oil for an undisclosed sum. Trading in Ireland under...
News
XPO Logistics works with Arco
...national distribution contract by Arco, supplier of safety equipment, workwear, gloves and maintenance supplies to several industries including oil and gas. Arco has been growing rapidly and recently invested £4...
News
FPS and The Road to Zero
...the government on the Road to Zero strategy and the NRMM and red diesel call for evidence, to highlight the importance of the fuel distribution sector in achieving its carbon...
News
People are the passion at Craggs Energy
...out a space for themselves in the oil distribution business, writes Alex Porter Only in operation since October 2011, the company has focused on the individual and a new approach...
Analysis
Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...presented at the UKIFDA show and conference in Coventry last month, we look at the current options available for the fuel distribution sector in detail. Government policy The government’s Renewable...
News
UKIFDA announces final shortlist for EXPO 2024 Awards
All the shortlists for this year’s annual industry Awards have now been shared by event organiser, UKIFDA. The UKIFDA Awards are highly regarded in the fuel distribution industry. The winners and runners-up...
Opinion
Hydrogen (H2.0): a new dawn?
...hydrogen (derivatives) which can compete with fossil-based alternatives. Another major concern around H2 distribution is the 1.5 – 5x higher cost to transport hydrogen vs natural gas, as hydrogen requires...
News
UKIFDA EXPO 2024: exciting conference programme revealed
...trailblazer in hydrogen research, takes centre stage to explore the future role of hydrogen. Could it revolutionise the liquid fuel distribution sector? Hear about the ground-breaking work that JCB has...
News
Simon – investing in our infrastructure
...in mind or indeed any break bulk activity for onward distribution, although clearly these are under consideration now. Construction of smaller scale distribution and bunkering sites at other main UK...
Interview
Stanlow Terminals: a sustainable energy hub for the future
...all of the marine facilities here at Stanlow, the road terminal distribution facilities, the pipeline distribution facilities, and the storage tanks in particular (we have approximately three million cubic metres...
News
Bigger loads, better efficiencies for Kinch Fuel Oils
...weight distribution, this Isuzu tanker will be carrying mainly kerosene and a range of domestic burning oils to customers local to the company’s Malmesbury base in Wiltshire. “With the increase...
News
The next generation of fuel distributors
...it seems that many in the sector have ready-made succession plans. David Prince, owner of Melton Mowbray-based Prince Petroleum tells us more about his own family’s history with fuel distribution:...
News
NEW – Safe Loading Pass scheme
...in 1989 the industry has changed significantly; the majority of oil companies now contract out their fuel distribution to specialist hauliers, with several specialist tank storage companies now also operating...
News
Certas Energy acquires Advance Fuels
Certas Energy UK has acquired Advance Fuels, the oil distribution business of South Eastern Fuels that operates in the south east of England. South Eastern Fuels, which is owned by...
Interview
Morrow Fuels – goes the extra mile
...can start an oil distribution business – undercutting rates and poaching valued customers.” Jonny is convinced that the Irish distribution industry is currently going through its hardest period of trading...
News
Rawlings Fuels – putting the customer first
...as the customer base and delivery fleet expanded and, in 2019, Rawlings Fuels began the creation of a purpose-built fuel distribution depot to solve the problem of the two sides...