Interview
Transition talk from Mabanaft CEO Jonathan Perkins
...necessity, and we certainly need to evolve the industry and our sources of energy. And that’s probably the biggest challenge of working in commodities and fuel but is also what...
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Interview
In Conversation with NWF and Geoff Boorman Fuels
As the liquid fuel distribution industry considers the opportunities and challenges around the energy transition and future fuels, some of those in our distributor community may be considering their own...
Interview
Avioxx: innovating processes to deliver price parity for sustainable aviation fuel
...of the most famous brands. Over the last decade, I’ve built and exited two award-winning FinTech companies which have gone through M&A. “The key challenges here were the regulatory aspects...
News
Shippers and hauliers join forces to drive HGV decarbonisation
...complex and least-understood logistics challenges. Matt Pumfrey, CEO, Innovation Gateway, comments: “Decarbonisation of HGVs is a critical business challenge. Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do,...
Opinion
Firth of Forth hub for net zero transition
...offshore engineering and subsurface expertise, extensive oil and gas infrastructure, and established a reputation for excellence in the global energy business. The Firth of Forth captures both the challenges the...
Opinion
How we can use hydrogen to achieve net zero
...are being developed to address this challenge. Other challenges associated with wider adoption are the high cost and practical difficulties of long-distance hydrogen freight. Although, there is significant experience with...
News
New business innovates fuel transportation
...to embrace more sustainable transportation solutions. Overcoming sustainability challenges Paul Pearson, business line director EMEIA and Asia, Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions, said of the new business: “IRTS has been formed...
News
‘Team Stobart’ completes Lake District Trek to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
A team of employees from the Carlisle-based fuel supplier have raised vital funds by completing the Trek13 challenge on one of the hottest days of the year! Supplying householders, farmers,...
Opinion
Could the lack of offshore wind bids in the latest CfD be the catalyst the sector needs?
Challenges in the AR5 auction spark calls for government action to revitalise the UK’s offshore wind sector. This is not the outcome governments wanted, but perhaps the one the sector...
Opinion
Logistics operators look towards mergers and acquisitions to boost resilience
A recent survey highlights a significant drop in confidence in the logistics industry in the face of increased costs, economic pressures and concern over talent shortages. Despite these challenges, mergers...
News
Fuel supply sector review highlights significant losses and growth in low carbon fuel projects
...the continuing efforts of the sector to overcome both known and unexpected challenges to achieve net zero with companies investing in projects to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, despite...
Insight
The future for tankers
...of the tanker and how design and production may change to reflect the changing face of fuel. Despite the recent challenges, the future looks busy Ben Firth, Tasca Tankers commented...
Interview
Celebrating 100 years: the Chemical Business Association
...considers what the sector can expect in 2024. The chemical supply chain has had its share of challenges and disruptions. However, it hasn’t been all doom and gloom. The CBA...
Opinion
Transition talk
...as manufacturing and logistics, the shift is a big one, and identifying how to achieve that objective can seem like a very complex challenge. Here, Chris Voet, Director of Key...
News
Airport Energy – back in the saddle
The Basingstoke to Paris team in Airport Energy sponsored shirts A little saddle sore with a strained Achilles and very tired after his ‘little cycling challenge,’ Airport Energy’s operations manager...
Interview
TEC: driving forward through innovation
...1000 coils of FUELTEC and TECOIL reeling hoses per year.” The challenge of adaptation The energy transition impacts all businesses in the industry and Claudia asked Simon for his views:...
Interview
Clugston Distribution: providing transport solutions for 100 years
...with Andrew Bailey directly, and discussing some of the long- term plans from the government was incredibly useful.” Challenges or opportunities? Alistair considers the future challenges the business is likely...
Opinion
Consequences of IMO 2020
...challenges for shipowners to consider before purchasing bunkers. Concerns about compliance, compatibility, and availability of fuels dominated but they were far from the only challenges the industry faced. A need...