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No abuse by fuel suppliers says OFT

...evidence which may point to market distortion. A report before the Shetland council transport body said the OFT was writing to those who had made “unsubstantiated statements” during the consultation...
Portland report July

Market Report

Elections and energy policy: a powerful combination

Normally at this time of the year (roughly the half-way point), we look back over the past 6 months to see how oil and energy markets have developed since January....

Analysis

A year in the wholesale markets

...customer’s needs and expectations and can pinpoint any areas for improvement.” Mabanaft is the trading division of Marquard & Bahls, an independent and privately owned petroleum company. The business encompasses...

News

Taking strategic action

...a strategic point of view, it is best that we control our own fuel stocks,” explained Adrian. “Having a physical footprint gives us far better flexibility to meet customer demand...

Analysis

A look at software developments in fuel distribution

...low price point making mass deployment very economical. Luis explains how Submetrika has developed a low-cost solution: “The classic telemetry solutions are expensive because all the intelligence is in the...
Portland report image

Market Report

The eternal influence of black gold

...and the year before (2022), it was a staggering 62%. “7.5% OF ADULTS ARE INVOLVED IN AN INDUSTRY THAT DIDN’T EXIST 10 YEARS AGO.” The IMF is now forecasting that...

News

Dealing with FAME use in gasoil

...may need to make modifications such as the inclusion of a drain point in the tank to remove any water build-up. “As water is a big problem for SFGO containing...
Wood Mackenzie e-fuels report

Insight

E-fuels – the challenges and opportunities in e-fuels

...such as biogas and ethanol plants, dominating. But as the production of e-fuels grows the available molecules from such facilities will become scarcer and more dispersed. Costs will rise as...

Analysis

The changing face of the fuel depot

...to challenges But the move towards future fuels isn’t without its problems as Leanne points out: “Expanding depot storage is, in itself, a challenge due to space and planning restrictions....
Mistletoe and wine

Insight

Mistletoe and Wine!

...at some point, we would get a piece of legislation outlining a proposed Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Obligation – see, Santa is real. We have met some interesting characters across...