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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers

To support drivers looking to make the transition from Class 2 to Class 1 driving, road tanker company Abbey Logistics launched an ‘Earn while you learn’ training programme earlier this year which makes obtaining a Class 1 licence easier, and more convenient, for drivers.

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Cycling the Pyrenees for World Land Trust

Setting out from San Sebastian on the Atlantic on Monday 20th September, Nick Smith, MD of A&D Publishing, publishers of Fuel Oil News, began his journey by bike to Perpignan on the Mediterranean to raise funds for World Land Trust.

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New business innovates fuel transportation

Focused on the development of vehicle-mounted transport solutions and fuel systems for the fuel transportation market, Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions (IRTS) has been launched following the merger of Ingersoll Rand, air compressor and fluid power specialist, and Gardner Denver, which completed in March 2020.

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Unique tool to calculate carbon emissions

Environmental risk reduction specialist, Adler and Allan, has launched several new services and strategies to reflect its mission to help clients reduce environmental risk and impact including a ‘first of kind’ tool to calculate project emissions.

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Phillips 66 to sponsor fuel industry Expo

UKIFDA has announced that the hugely popular industry Expo will be back at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool next year and will be sponsored by Phillips 66 Limited.

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Future energy leaders on Scottish tour

With less than two months to go until the world’s governments gather for COP26 in Glasgow, six members of the Energy Institute’s Aberdeen Young Professionals Network (YPN) embarked on a tour across Scotland’s future energy landscape.

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Success despite oil demand & price slump

Leading Hull family business J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd has reported a successful trading year during 2020 despite ‘challenging and uncertain times’ brought about by the global Covid-19 pandemic.

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A UK hydrogen first for Stanlow

With funding support agreed by BEIS, Stanlow could be home to the UK’s first carbon-free hydrogen power plant contributing to decarbonisation as part of the transition to future fuels.

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Mabanaft rolls out Onroute truckstops

Mabanaft’s new Onroute Truckstops brand is being rolled out across its network of truckstops starting with Junction 29 in Chesterfield. The first thing drivers will spot on approach will be new Onroute flags fluttering above the site, then a smart new forecourt canopy bearing the Onroute logo and new signage at the entrance to the café and shop. The rebrand heralds the beginning of a new era and places the new Onroute brand firmly on the map.

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Flame retardant or arc flash resistant?

Mark Lant, technical expert at ProGARM, talks us through the differences between flame retardant and arc flash resistant PPE, and why you should always know the difference.

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Rawlings Fuels – putting the customer first

Hampshire-based Rawlings Fuels is an independent supplier of fuel oils delivering to domestic and commercial customers, including farms and agricultural companies. Its beginnings were in a transport company, from which the fuel company emerged, grew and eventually moved to its new dedicated depot just over a year ago in March 2020.

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Morgans take on Sahara Desert for Hospice

Well-known for taking on marathons around the world, Hugh Morgan, CEO of Morgan Fuels, is soon to take on his biggest challenge to date. In just a few weeks Hugh will be participating in an event known as the toughest foot race on earth to raise money for two amazing charities, Irish Hospice Foundation and NI Hospice.

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Prax refinery joins decarbonisation project

As part of the Prax Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery has joined the V Net Zero Humber Cluster decarbonisation project. 

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Oil & gas investment key to UK transition

Speaking at the launch of their annual Economic Report today, OGUK Chief Executive, Deirdre Michie OBE, has said that the UK oil and gas industry is key to delivering the country’s net zero ambitions and emphasised how different parties must work together if that goal is to be achieved.

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HGV drivers value recognised by pay deal

GMB Wincanton HGV members see their essential value recognised by an 11% pay deal with GMB London Region, representing Mechanical offload HGV drivers, agreeing to an 8% pay increase with a further 3% increase granted from September to December 2021.

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New fleet director to support Suttons growth plans

Suttons Tankers has appointed a new fleet director to further support the strategic growth plans of the business. The [appointment of Steve Hassall, recognised by the DVSA as an Earned Recognition Operator, is part of a continuous improvement plan to futureproof the scalability of the business and support the ambitious growth plans.