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Oil reclamation stepped up on Teesside
...sector. The Middlesbrough facility has been remodelled and now includes a new oily sludge centrifuge, a tank farm consisting of 10 storage and processing tanks, a tanker washout facility and...
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TSA Annual Review 2019
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has published the fourth edition of its Annual Review which provides valuable data with respect to this important sector within downstream oil distribution. TSA president...
Insight
COP26 FON Blog 5: Downstream challenges
...the downstream sector. As COP Concludes… “As COP26 draws to a close, it is time to reflect on both this conference and on the broader journey to Net-Zero for the...
Analysis
An industry acquiring
Since the first impacts of Covid-19 back in early 2020, we, at Fuel Oil News, have closely followed the sector as it has adapted in the face of increasing challenges....
News
Sector evolution reflected in new name for the Downstream Fuel Distribution Forum
...sector in the UK. The rebrand comes at a transformational time for the sector and reflects its role in the energy transition. The rebranded Forum will reaffirm its reputation as...
Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
Following pressure from industry trade groups, the cancellation of a planned rise in fuel duty announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the recent budget was welcomed across the sector....
Opinion
Logistics UK’s Alex Veitch responds to Budget
...rely on sectors of the economy like retail and hospitality which are yet to reopen. Today’s announcement will provide reassurance for those employed across the sector, and ensure that logistics...
News
Zemo Partnership Launches RFAS Heat-Power-Marine
...used in sectors beyond road transport, enhancing confidence and transparency across a broader spectrum of the UK economy. Originally designed to complement the UK Government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO),...
Opinion
Developing the skills for the fuels of tomorrow, today
...emerging hydrogen sector. We already provide competency validation across a range of sectors including food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and of course petrochemical. It is critical that we continue to update the...
News
Trade body name change reflects move towards more sustainable fuels
The downstream oil sector’s leading trade body today begins its new phase as Fuels Industry UK to demonstrate its evolving remit to champion low carbon fuels as well as traditional...
Opinion
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans
...additional announcements from DESNZ, including the publication of a hydrogen production delivery roadmap, which sets out the journey to 2035, a new pathway for hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure, and...
Analysis
Future market demands for tank level monitoring
...emissions.” Sector digitalisation Whilst tank telemetry is one of the most rapidly evolving sector technologies it is not the only aspect of the fuel distribution industry that is benefiting from...
Opinion
Wales earmarked to be a global innovation leader in the adoption of hydrogen as aviation fuel
...– both in the sector and also to produce aviation fuels. He acknowledged that there is still a lot of uncertainty around volumes, but explained that “as we develop our...
Opinion
Downstream workforce must be part of transition to avoid skills shortages
...petroleum which includes: Promoting careers outreach programmes to educate and inspire young people to enter the sector. Raising awareness of the sector’s transitional role in securing net zero. Undertaking research...
Opinion
Northern Ireland Government warned over heating sector decarbonisation plans
...sector that are being actioned in England and the Republic of Ireland. In ROI, the Government is pushing electrification as the best option and is offering a grant of up...
Opinion
Is nuclear one of the largest untapped opportunities for decarbonisation at scale?
...company bringing a fresh perspective on how nuclear can enable decarbonisation of heat, transport and industrial sectors. Bringing together many years of experience in the nuclear sector their aim is...
Interview
Ferguson Fuels: family-run, with customers at its heart
...as covering general haulage of fertiliser, bulk coal, and pallet loads. “This initial expansion continued, and grew rapidly, as the business added fuel oil distribution to its services in 1989.”...
News
A change in direction for Thomas Silvey
...In support of this new strategic direction Thomas Silvey Limited sold its bulk fuels division, which operated across the south west and into south Wales. The Wales business, including the...