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Wrightbus to recruit for more than 40 new jobs

...alternative fuel developments. Wrightbus, which launched the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen double decker bus in 2020, has created the roles in preparation for increasing production of the vehicle this year...

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Driven to succeed

...for the downturn better than most other companies. We’d already taken the necessary measures to survive and put the company where it needed to be.” Currently in the fuels sector,...

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OFTEC 2022 conference to focus on renewable liquid fuels

Transitioning oil homes to renewable liquid fuels will take centre stage at OFTEC’s 2022 conference where industry leaders will meet to discuss the progress made towards delivering a sustainable low...

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Team support at Brogan Fuels

...where we can,” said Brogan Fuels general manager Gerry Paice. Alongside the Silverback brand, Brogan Fuels now features on the team’s kit and training bags. “Australian rules football is becoming...

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Family driven

Following the recent acquisition of Countrywide’s fuels division, deputy editor Liz Boardman travelled down to Ford Fuel Oils’ Farrington head office to find out more about the family firm  ...

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NWF Fuels acquires Consols Oils

In a move to support continued growth in the south west of England, NWF Fuels has acquired Redruth-based Consols Oils, a 25 million litre fuel Cornish business. This is the...

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How does the french downstream sector compare to the UK?

...conversion to a 100% biofuels manufacturing facility next year.  COMPANY REFINERY LOCATION (000BD) TOTAL          Gonfreville Donges La Mede Feyzin Grandpuits Le Havre Nr. St Nazaire Nr....

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Biofuels for heat, transport and electricity

...Following changes in 2011, incentives only reward biofuels which meet specific criteria, while double incentives are now available for biofuels derived from waste material and advance processes. The government is...
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Fuel industry people moves September 2024

Mabanaft UK welcomes Claire Foster as Business Originator in Biofuels Following the appointment of Claire Foster to its UK Biofuels team, Mabanaft has welcomed her, commenting: “Claire brings a wealth...

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DCC to acquire Esso network in France

...Energy’s product split by volume will be 58% road transport fuels, 16% commercial fuels, 16% heating oil and 10% LPG. Tommy Breen, chief executive of DCC plc, commented: “The acquisition...

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Will summer fuel prices skyrocket in the UK?

Research from diesel fuel supplier, Speedy Fuels, shows that following 10 weeks of week-on-week price rises, taking the countries which track prices, the UK is the ninth most expensive country...