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Rod Prowse
...both the upstream and downstream areas of the business. In later years, he managed their Aviation and Marine Divisions winning many awards and plaudits for turning both divisions into hugely...
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Opinion
Biomass Strategy acknowledges off-grid challenges and role for HVO
...such as transport given that these fuels have long been viewed as fundamental to the decarbonisation of transport, aviation and heating. Whilst the Biomass Strategy 2023 appears to signal...
Interview
The evolving scope of fuel logistics
...provide a long-term future for everyone. We have just signed our first contract to provide bitumen distribution, building on our success in hydrogen and aviation distribution. This is the sort...
Opinion
“A solution to plastic pollution that makes business sense.”
...Atlantic flight made history by becoming the first transatlantic flight to operate entirely on Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This was made possible through support from the DfT(which has also set up...
News
Exolum’s new solar PV plant will supply clean energy for Misterton fuel terminal
Exolum has started operating a new photovoltaic plant for self-consumption of energy at its Misterton aviation fuel terminal in the UK. With an installed capacity of 386 kWp through 840...
Interview
In Profile – with long-standing downstream oil consultant Rod Prowse
...trading through to aviation fuels marketing and retail filling stations’ principally in the UK, with 2 years in Houston, Texas. Describe yourself in 3 words Laid back. Open-minded. Focused. What...
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Honeywell technology to be used by BP to increase its worldwide SAF production
Honeywell has announced that bp selected the proven EcofiningTM technology to help support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at five facilities across the globe. Ecofining’s simplified design provides...
News
New business innovates fuel transportation
...produces tailored on-board power systems for operating equipment and bespoke electric compressor packages for e-mobility vehicle solutions. EMCO Wheaton supplies fuel tank truck equipment and bus fleet and aviation fuelling...
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AHFL chooses UK for revolutionary plastic-to-fuel plant
...used to power marine and industrial engines, with preliminary testing indicating potential as a blend with aviation fuel. When mixed with 70% diesel, Keroclean® can power land vehicles, with lower...
Insight
Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor
...as well as aviation and maritime sectors). In its ‘Heat and Buildings Strategy’ published in October 2021 the Government has included in its ten-point plan ambition an action ‘To start...
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Wincanton renews Valero contract
...sites across the country, enhancing customer service and stock availability. As well as ground fuel, the deal covers both the delivery of aviation fuel to East Midlands Airport on behalf...
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Another energy giant expands interest in biofuels
...Additional opportunities for marine transportation and aviation may develop as the market for lower-emissions biofuels expands. Seeking low carbon energy solutions The investment in Biojet AS builds on ExxonMobil’s continuing...
Insight
COP26 FON blog 4: Transport decarbonisation
...aviation. “The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) is already set to increase biofuel content to 14.6% by 2032. We are keen to work with the DfT to see if that...
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UM Terminals makes senior appointment
...worked as a consultant with responsibility for sales strategy. Vic has an extensive background working in senior roles in the oil, aviation and shipping and logistics sectors including spells with...
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Banning the internal combustion engine
...new extinction threat to the internal combustion engine.” Motoring journalist, Quentin Wilson “The UK, which is woefully underprepared for vehicle electrification, is broadly ignoring marine, aviation, industrial and domestic combustion, and...
Insight
Strategic supply from Britain’s largest refinery
...company’s substantial presence at Heathrow; an extension eastwards to the company’s Purfleet terminal was built in the 1980s. A short spur feeds Esso’s aviation fuel requirements at Gatwick. Fawley to...
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Trade body name change reflects move towards more sustainable fuels
...low carbon fuels such as renewable diesel, biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which use non-petroleum feedstocks.” Representing eight manufacturing, supply and marketing companies that operate the six major oil...
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Essar Oil UK reports positive progress on financings
...calendar quarter of 2021 (which compares to negative US$18 million in the corresponding quarter of 2020). The company will also benefit further from the anticipated recovery in aviation fuel demand...