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Successful MP drop-in session brings further support for HVO
On 24th May, industry trade bodies UKIFDA and OFTEC held a joint drop-in session for MPs in Westminster. 26 MPs or their researchers attended the highly successful event with a...
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UK Hydrogen Policy Commission to give UK lead on hydrogen
...to help build the hydrogen economy with many leading industry producers already investing in hydrogen projects. A vital role for UK refineries According to the Climate Change Committee, “A significant...
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Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
...boilers in rural homes from 2026 would be “unfair and unreasonable”, HPF, the leading heat pump lobby group, has echoed the long-running campaign spearheaded by liquid fuel industry trade bodies UKIFDA...
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FPS warns of the dangers of making early technology decisions for heating
...early technology decisions and also in only concentrating on a small section of oil-fired homes when industry innovation can help all oil-fired homes.” “We have in the UK set up...
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Shippers and hauliers join forces to drive HGV decarbonisation
Industry leaders in shipping and haulage met today to launch a cross-industry action group focused on the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The new HGVzero taskforce will bring together...
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Drivers – recruiting and retaining
To tackle the problem of recruiting and retaining staff in the logistics industry, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is to hold a Logistics Skills Shortage Summit in March. The FTA...
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James Smith 1925 – 2013
...Fuel Oil News back in 1977. A journalist with family roots in the energy industry, having started Knutsford Oil, he spotted a gap in the industry’s communication channel giving rise...
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Attending the fuel event of the year
Since its launch in 1980 FPS EXPO has become the largest event dedicated to the fuel oil distribution industry Now in its 36th year FPS EXPO 2016 will be at...
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Moves to quell Grangemouth fears after speculation over refinery’s future
...be built in consultation with a wide range of invested stakeholders and that should include, of course, industry. “Future-proofing this vital industrial hub and working in partnership with industry is...
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Cautious industry response to fuel resilience bill
...in managing low probability, higher impact risks.” Under the provisions of the bill the industry would be required to notify government of any actual or threatened disruption to fuel supplies...
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In Profile with Donall O’Connor of Valueoils.com
Welcome to March’s edition of our special monthly feature which gives you the opportunity to ‘meet’ an industry figure and, hopefully, to discover another side to them beyond the well-known...
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The Cobo Conference 2024
...Cobo were beyond hospitable and it was great to meet so many other people from the fuel industry.” Barton and Local Fuels Rix with their new tanker Margaret, Fernando and...
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Your say: UK low carbon fuel strategy consultation launches
...to grow domestic industry and jobs, making the most of the outstanding technical expertise and capacity we have in the UK. To draw all this work together, we will publish...
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Annual lunch celebrate 100 years of the CBA
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, recently held its renowned annual lunch. The event, well-known throughout the chemical industry as ‘Floggers Lunch,’ is a...
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16% bioenergy needed to safeguard UK energy security
...comprehensive list of policy actions and industry commitments now needed to achieve the UK’s legally binding commitments and drive forward the industry. Key recommendations include an obligation on gas suppliers...
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The latest oil industry statistics
Last week UKPIA published its annual review of the downstream oil industry. Now in its sixteenth year of publication, the 2018 Statistical Review is a valuable compilation of UK downstream...
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Clever chemistry fuels business
...quality issues over biodiesel made from waste cooking oil in what was then a cottage industry, left a poor perception of biofuel and the industry acquired a cowboy image. Low...
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PDP – open for business
...certainly see the benefits of the scheme and in time it will become part of the way they operate,” said Brian. “Designed by the industry for the industry, the scheme...