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Taking strategic action
...the emphasis firmly on oil trading. “In those pre-internet days selling marine fuel literally meant driving to the port to ask if anyone needed it! Whilst our fuel supply was...
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Managing every last drop of fuel
...stand still.” On 2nd August 2015, Phil will celebrate 50 years in the fuel industry, it is very clear that time has not dimmed his enthusiasm for the industry. ...
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Trade body name change reflects move towards more sustainable fuels
...refineries in the UK and source over 85% of transport fuels used, Fuels Industry UK aims to shape an energy secure, low carbon fuels future for the UK that benefits...
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HGV hydrogen trials to decarbonise UK fleets
CNG Fuels, the UK’s largest supplier of alternative low-carbon fuels for HGVs, has announced plans to host hydrogen fuel trials across its rapidly expanding UK network of public access biomethane...
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Proposals to allow fuel tankers to carry bigger loads detailed in consultation
The government is consulting on proposals to allow road fuel tankers to carry bigger fuel loads in a bid to further strengthen the UK’s fuel supply chain. Following the fuel...
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Excitement builds for UKIFDA EXPO 2021
...company makes Fuel Conditioner that is used in all carbon-based fuels to reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines and oil burners, by reducing CO2 by 30% and boosting fuel efficiency...
Insight
The chemical supply chain: addressing the sector’s skills gap
...encouraging future industry talent, and promoting STEM education, the Future Council’s objective is to help young people enhance their understanding of the chemical industry, beyond their own jobs, and enable...
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Search on for tanker driver of the year
UKIFDA has launched its annual search for the finest tanker driver in the liquid fuels distribution industry. Sponsored once again by OAMPS, the specialist insurance advisor to the hazardous fuels...
Opinion
CCUS: why the UK needs it for net zero
...from the UK’s hard to decarbonise industries such as heavy industry • Producing low carbon hydrogen as a fuel source to power industry and transport Capturing CO2 from the UK’s...
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Delivering SAF at scale: a sector investing in future production
...Ministry of Defence owned aviation fuel standard in 2020 (DEFSTAN 91-091), which allows up to 50% SAF content in jet fuel. In addition, we have had the Green Fuels Green...
Insight
A look at the shape of the future UK downstream oil sector landscape
...UK and USA, which has included leadership positions in both retail and wholesale fuels businesses. Rod draws on his extensive knowledge of this global industry to bring us ‘Industry Insights’....
Interview
An interview with Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA
The winter 2020 edition of downstream, the magazine of industry body UKIFDA which is now integrated with Fuel Oil News, carried an interview with the incoming UKIFDA CEO, Ken Cronin,...
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Industry partnership will deliver low-carbon LPG replacement plant
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK and Circular Fuels Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to deliver a sustainable liquid petroleum gas replacement from refuse derived fuel,...
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100% carbon offsetting of UK fuel emissions
...customers. The all new biodegradable Radius Future fuel card, enables customers to offset 100% of the carbon emissions produced by fuel they purchased using the fuel cards. Businesses which take...
Interview
Driving progress: getting behind the wheel to break barriers
...makes up for it.” A more diverse and inclusive industry Abby Turner, Director of Moorland Fuels, said: “The fuel industry has traditionally been male dominated, but companies like Moorland Fuels...
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Cautious industry response to fuel resilience bill
...in managing low probability, higher impact risks.” Under the provisions of the bill the industry would be required to notify government of any actual or threatened disruption to fuel supplies...
Opinion
Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape
...liquid fuels and encourage a move away from traditional fuel options. The red diesel duty changes, therefore, should not be taken in isolation, but viewed through the lens of wider...
Opinion
Fuel prices trigger Santa’s cost of delivering crisis
2022 has seen unprecedented fuel prices which have added pressure to supply chains already creaking at the seams from Brexit and driver shortages. The fuel duty cut announced in March...