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New retail director at MFG
...one of the biggest pharmacy/convenience operators in USA with 8200 stores. William Bannister, chief executive officer of MFG said: “This is a key appointment for us as MFG drives ahead...
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Standard approval to counter skills shortage
...forwards. Our next priority is to gain accreditation for the Urban Delivery standard, as well as progressing the Transport and Warehouse Supervisor L3 apprenticeship, which is already under way. We...
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June 2023: the latest people moves in the sector
...as Chief Financial Officer. With more than twenty years of investment banking experience focusing on debt structuring and debt capital markets across a wide range of industries and geographies, Ben...
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First biomethane refuelling station in Southeast England will cut HGV emissions
...and Warburton’s. ReFuels has one other station under construction in Bangor, North Wales, due to start operations in the next month. At least two further stations are expected to commence...
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DfT tanker update
...certified as ADR compliant by a different tank inspection body.” The DfT work to further assess the end dish to extrusion band joints is not affected by the suspension and...
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Industry energy expansion reflected in new name for OGUK
...Hydrogen & CCS – to turn natural gas into clean hydrogen Equinor’s Dogger Bank – the world’s largest windfarm West Anglesey Tidal Energy Project -turning tides into electricity Hywind Scotland...
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Industry consolidation continues, driven by acquisitions and private equity
...and innovation.” commented Matt Whitton, CEO, Watson Fuels The deal includes all operations under the Watson Fuels banner – from domestic heating oil and agricultural fuels to lubricants and fuel...
Interview
Goals, ambitions and strategies: The expansion of the EET retail network
...and Stanlow is leading the way. The ban on new diesel and petrol cars has been pushed back to 2035. However, the average age of vehicles in the UK is...
Interview
Avioxx: innovating processes to deliver price parity for sustainable aviation fuel
...HSBC Private Bank.” Business foundations Chris explained how, along with his co-founders, the decision was made to start the business: “Dr Stephen Wilkinson was a family friend for 10 years,...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: All change please, all change!
...carbon budgets without breaking the bank or causing the need for mass consumer disruption. All about the blend The RTFO legislation already advocates the blended route, so it is easy...
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Oil-fired heating – time to back the most cost-effective option
...efficiency, with 97% falling into EPC Bands D-G¹. Rural households also face additional challenges including lower disposable incomes² and significantly deeper levels of fuel poverty³. This means those least able...
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UKIFDA EXPO 2024: exciting conference programme revealed
...the governmental landscape that is shaping the industry’s HVO journey. Against the backdrop of the Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Legislation, the oil boiler ban delay, and the Net Zero reset,...
Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
...put a moratorium on the unpopular 2030 ban on new diesel and petrol car sales, until more cleaner fuel technologies come forward.” “For these reasons, it is imperative to take...
Opinion
The Distributor Debate
...have already started preparing their presentations. Mabanaft marketing manager Stephen Rhodes Stephen Rhodes, marketing manager at Mabanaft, is one of the event’s speakers: “Economic uncertainty means that banks and credit...
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Evolving fuel supplier recognised as one of Britain’s fastest-growing companies
...the baton from The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 series, which celebrated the country’s leading entrepreneurs for 24 years. The 2022 league table is supported by Barclays Private Bank and...
Case Study
A new fuel distribution system for Rix Petroleum
...as a shipbuilder, building small coastal craft on the south bank of the river Tees in Stockton. The company’s first major expansion occurred at the end of the Second World...
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Heat in buildings – joint statement on the government’s future framework
...Britain were in EPC band A-C which in previous studies has shown is the rating compatible with heat pumps. “Furthermore, Delta EE also says “Heating for rural off-gas grid dwellings...
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Fuel distribution excellence recognised at superb industry event
Having taken an enforced break, like so many valued activities, the leading industry event was back with a bang for 2022, with those involved regarding it as a resounding success....