Interview
In Profile: Luc Smets
...Challenge. Endurance. Value. What were your childhood / early ambitions? I wanted to become a carpenter, like my father and grandfather. Tell us your greatest fear? My greatest fear is...
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Opinion
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans
...unit of electricity delivers four units of heat with a ground source heat pump. Enormous challenges “By cancelling the controversial proposals for a hydrogen trial in Whitby and not proceeding...
News
Touchstar wins substantial Certas Energy fleet upgrade order
...utilising Android-based, in-cab tablets. Acquiring challenges Certas Energy is the largest fuel and lubricant distributor in Great Britain, with statistics to match. 2300 employees Over 33 million litres of fuel...
Interview
A Day in the Life – Zach Coyle, depot operations manager at WCF Chandlers
...prepared for whatever challenges or surprises that may arise from the industry we work in. I CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT… Saying goodbye to my wife and my two boys...
News
Life begins at 40
...fresh challenges every day. We feel that by reorganising, we’re better placed to deal with those challenges, and I am pleased to say that we are already seeing the benefits.”...
News
Essar appoints Stein Ivar Bye as chief executive officer
...sustainability as we transition towards a low carbon energy economy and deliver the energy solutions of the future for Britain. Stein will be pivotal in meeting this challenge and fulfilling...
News
UKIFDA announces new chief executive
...Commenting on his appointment, Ken said: “The liquid fuels industry is poised to play a lead role in the UK and Ireland’s Net Zero challenge and I will be joining...
Analysis
Greening the sector: Dover Fueling Solutions considers the future for fuels
...major challenges to the industry, and what are the positives? As the world, and the transport industry, move towards net zero, it is likely all four energy options (hydrogen, electricity,...
News
Decarbonising heating – delay for domestic RHI
...plans to carry out a review of the tariffs under this scheme to drive forward further uptake. Read The Future of Heating: Meeting the Challenge at www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-future-of-heating-meeting-the-challenge What are the...
News
Success in tough times in Ireland
...presents both challenges and opportunities for fuel distributors. In the current age of austerity, every business must respond to short-term challenges, but should also look toward the longer term. At...
Opinion
How the oil & gas industry can maximise energy transition opportunities
...proportion of ‘successful’ efforts was higher than ‘unsuccessful’ ones. However, while COVID-19 saw many businesses work together to address the challenges, respondents said the pandemic and consequent economic downturn also...
News
Irish Alliance achieves breakthrough in use of biofuels in decarbonisation
...scale of the challenge but will continue to push the matter forward: “Those in the home heating sector who have played a central role in meeting Ireland’s home heating needs...
Interview
MechTronic: celebrating 20 years
...what values they hold as a business: “We encourage employees to think outside the box, experiment with new ideas, and challenge the status quo. MechTronic employees are given the platform...
News
Distributor Diaries February 2025 – the latest updates from our distributor community
...and has boosted my confidence as I look ahead to my next challenge.” Fuel Oil News looks forward to following Lauren’s journey. If you are sponsoring the next sports star...
News
A ‘game changer’ for Irish retail
...retail in the world and their presence in Ireland will transform the retail sector here. From ‘challenged’ to ‘transformed’ “In the last two years Topaz has moved from being a...
News
DCC announces new collaboration with SHV Energy
DCC Energy has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SHV Energy launching a collaboration to address the supply challenges for renewable liquid gas. A spokesperson for...
News
Valuable insights from the other side
...challenges, Steph Robertshaw, Supply Operations Manager for BoilerJuice, shared the teams appreciation: “The team thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of the Bedford Fuels drivers,” Steph commented. “A special thank you to...
Interview
In Profile – Dixie Patel, New Era Energy
...career in 2006, straight from university, taking the opportunity to start up a sales department for an oil company. Two years ago, I took on a new challenge by jumping...