Analysis
UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation
With the next generation integral to the future success of the downstream industry, Claudia Weeks spoke with both the young people in our sector and key industry figures to find...
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Interview
Breaking barriers and challenging the industry
...women in fuel distribution as well as the vital role New Era’s sustainability ambitions played in attracting them into the sector. Amber, Melissa and Laura also shared with Claudia their...
News
A clear vision for the future of our industry
As in all sectors, the downstream oil sector needs to consider how it can contribute to decarbonisation goals, whilst providing security, reliability and affordable products to wider society. Future Vision...
Opinion
Fuel industry responds to Transport Decarbonisation Plan
...today details plans to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport and sets out a pathway for the whole transport sector to reach net zero by 2050. Part of the Prime...
Opinion
Association criticises Government over Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Fuels Industry UK is deeply disappointed by Government’s decision to not include the refining sector in the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) announced today. “A well-designed carbon levy, in...
Interview
Challenging gender stereotypes as an apprentice tanker driver
The liquid fuel distribution sector is evolving on many fronts and gender diversity IS one of them with successful women increasingly contributing at every level. Still heavily male dominated however,...
Interview
Fuel Oil News talks with new sector supplier Sentinam
...UK fuel distributors. Motivation and strategy What inspired the launch of Sentinam – and why now? The launch of Sentinam Liquid Movement Solutions is a strategic step by the MechTronic...
News
Major milestone reached with Liverpool Bay carbon capture project
In a landmark move for the UK’s decarbonisation efforts, Italian energy giant Eni (operator of the CO2 transport and storage system (T&S) of the HyNet industrial Cluster) and the UK...
Interview
Holding steady in challenging times
...built with storage capacity for 110,000 litres of kerosene, 75,000 litres of gas oil, 75,000 litres of derv and two 70,000 underground petrol storage tanks. Sales from the forecourt...
News
Mabanaft supports jet fuel supply resilience in the UK
Standing next to the new Mabanaft road loading rack at Oikos storage on Canvey Island are Mabanaft’s joint managing director, Martin Cook (r) and Toby Simmons, aviation manager Mabanaft recently hosted an open day at the Oikos storage facility on Canvey...
News
In the pipeline at ESL
...wide range of innovative fuel products. “The move to Stanlow has opened the doors for further diversification. We’re in a key location with extensive storage and have numerous opportunities to...
Analysis
Greenergy expands its role in the UK supply chain
Major investment has been made at import and storage terminals; Greenergy holds its own physical oil at eight terminals, including North Tees Greenergy is continuing to expand its role in...
News
Thames Oilport – additional diesel tankage
...both of which have been previously announced. Thames Oilport is being developed in phases, beginning with diesel storage and moving on to storage and road loading for other products. www.greenergy.com/...
Insight
The growth of natural gas in Ireland
...towns. Project completion is expected in 2017. Islandmagee Storage has planning permission to develop an underground gas storage facility in 7 salt caverns beneath Larne Lough with a total capacity...
News
Oil Tank Supplies rebrands to OTS Group
...the OTS Group which will “continue to design and deliver practical solutions and fresh ideas to complex fuel storage, refuelling, distribution, service and maintenance issues, excelling in all matters relating...
Insight
Definitions matter: when is pollution not pollution?
...risk management (including suitable protections and regular maintenance of storage systems, bunding and interceptors), monitoring storage volumes closely can help identify any lack of system integrity that might lead to...
News
New marine fuel terminal
...storage facility at the port’s Bates Terminal in Northumberland. As part of the initial phase of development, three storage tanks will be constructed by the middle of next year, providing...
News
Hydrogen hub project aims to decarbonise local transport and industry
...the heart of Bradford where a decommissioned gas storage site will be repurposed to produce and sell hydrogen. Supported by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council it is hoped...