Interview
Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on
...summer, as did the totally unpredictable market, with the end of the summer bringing with it a dry harvest, the cost-of-living crisis and more product shortages. Despite all this, we...
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Insight
Security of oil supply in the fuel distribution sector
...in supply security. Recent global events have only served to highlight the impact of supply shortages and we now take a fresh look at this perennial industry topic. A wake-up...
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...
Opinion
New analysis shows UK may need to turn to coal to keep the lights on this winter
...continued nuclear shortages in France and low hydroelectric levels in Norway) and concluded that GB could experience a LOLE of 29 hours. This level would be reduced to 10 hours...
News
OFTEC supports installer transition to decarbonised world
OFTEC, which has been a leading voice in the oil heating industry for more than 25 years, is helping to equip installers with the training, skills and qualifications needed to...
News
Driven to succeed
...trainers have been out there recently, transferring skills to local drivers.” Moving forward however, the company is going take a slightly different approach to training, as Andrew explained: ”We’re going...
Insight
Attract, train, retain: how to be fit for purpose in the 21st century
...skills needed for the roles you must fill. You will need to proportion a greater amount of your budget to growing your own talent by utilising the knowledge, skills, and...
News
Department for Transport continues to support Generation Logistics
...industry; both through its own internal efforts, such as the recently launched People & Skills Hub, and by continuing to support Generation Logistics’ initiatives and goals. Career opportunities Tim Doggett,...
News
Distributor diaries August 23: updates from our distributor community
...great to know that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed here. We are encouraged to gain and grow our skills through qualifications and the support received whilst studying is great.” Craggs...
News
Industry solutions provider marks anniversary with expansion into downstream
...has grown by delivering highly specialised expertise and the ability to provide complementary services from a diverse skill base within the organisation. XL Group today includes a range of software,...
News
Oil Tank Supplies rebrands to OTS Group
...the centre of our clients’ fuel process, but also emphasise our core skills and specialisms in manufacturing services and patented products.” OTS Group is expanding the specialised range of professional...
News
Distributor diaries September 2023
...incredibly proud of his progress. He was recently selected to join the JAS Motorsport Driver Development programme which sees him hone his skills further out in Italy. He is definitely...
News
Training boost for UK energy sector
...get the sector moving again With 3T specialising in training delegates in critical skills for use across the whole energy sector, including onshore and offshore Oil & Gas, the reopening...
Interview
Intern to analyst: integrating the next generation
...UK, says: “We are committed to our internship programme, internships provide a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and build their professional network. They often bring new skills...
News
Leading industry company celebrates 50 years of innovation
...whom were friends from agricultural days. “In 1982, OTS diversified into supplying tanks to filling stations and then to refurbishing filling stations ourselves, employing our own skilled tradesmen. This was...
News
Petroineos announces future-proofing Grangemouth reconfiguration plan
...full-time roles at Grangemouth but is anticipated to retain 450 highly skilled roles at the site. The global refining industry is facing huge challenges as increasing electrification of the transport...
News
Oilfast supports Crieff community with football club sponsorship
...Juniors FC 2010s team. Established in 2000, Crieff Juniors FC gives the boys and girls of the Strathearn area a fantastic opportunity to develop their skills. Fuel Oil News...
News
Craggs Environmental to double in size, coverage and capacity
...such as vacuum tankers and fuel polishing rigs, but it also joins our teams to over 40 staff members, bringing together a vast range of skills and industry knowledge; increasing...