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Funding will accelerate alternative fuels
...energy supplies needed.” Freeze fuel duty forever In a separate statement Logistics UK also called for Government to freeze fuel duty ‘forever’ to help the sector make the shift to...
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Industry champions sought as award nominations open
...Scotland, Friday, 8 November 2019 OGUK Awards 2019 Picture by Abermedia / Michal Wachucik This important industry annual ceremony celebrates the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals across the sector...
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The evolution of the UK biofuels sector
...Germany and Austria The impact on cheap sources of imported biofuels on indigenous production capability Absence of resolution on these issues will frustrate the sector’s planning and preparation for a...
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Industry specialist Rapidstart celebrates 10 years of growth and sector success
...this sector of logistics and has gone on to become a highly successful family-driven business. “When I started Rapidstart it was just me,” Clive explains. “It quickly grew to a...
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Space scientist to lead Future Logistics Conference 2022
...debate about the future of one of the economy’s most critical sectors. To be held alongside ITT Hub at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre on 11 and 12 May...
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UKPIA calls for action in energy manifesto
...economically vital downstream oil sector whilst supporting the industry’s evolution to contribute to ‘Net Zero’ carbon emissions goals by 2050. UKPIA’s energy manifesto, Action Not Words, highlights three key areas that...
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Key priorities for the downstream oil industry
...sector for a new relationship with the European Union and for a meaningful industrial and energy strategy that works for the whole UK. The report outlines the challenges ahead for...
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UKPIA welcomes support for decarbonisation projects
...receive funding – a vital next step towards net zero and bringing strong ambitions from our sector one step closer to delivery. “Today’s funding will help companies to progress their...
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Logistics UK flags serious safety concerns over proposed Driver CPC updates
...Competence (DCPC) reforms from the Department for Transport (DfT) raises serious safety concerns and devalues the professionalism of the road haulage sector, according to business group, Logistics UK. Chris Yarsley,...
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Apprenticeships in action: building skills for a changing energy sector
...fuel distribution sector. At Certas Energy, apprenticeships are being used not as a short-term recruitment tool, but as a long-term investment in people, capability and resilience at a time of...
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Treasury stance on CBAM heightens fears over UK fuel import reliance
...In a response received this week, the Exchequer Secretary confirmed that the Government will not progress with CBAM expansion for 2028 – despite the refining sector meeting the criteria set...
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Fast track: how bold action can accelerate the world’s multiple energy transitions
...beginning to decarbonise those hard-to-abate sectors once considered too difficult to transform, such as steelmaking. But, while the pace of change is accelerating everywhere, it is not uniform. Four levers...
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Marine fuel supplier celebrates milestone first year
Quay Energy Solutions, the specialist marine fuel supplier, has marked a successful first year of operations, building a solid reputation in the sector. Since its launch in 2023, the independently...
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June 2023: the latest people moves in the sector
...the downstream oil sector in the UK. He recently returned to Essar from a successful secondment in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero as the UK downstream oil...
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Shortlist announced for sought-after fuel distribution industry awards
...see across the sector are always encouraging and demonstrate a real desire to push towards a greener future. “We look forward to meeting this year’s finalists and wish everyone the...
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Energy bill support welcome but raises questions over cost and timescale
...welcome relief for an anxious electrotechnical sector which has already been hit hard by escalating material and labour costs. “Our sector relies heavily on forward planning, and will be desperate...
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Industry body sees transition as the solution
...the coronavirus pandemic and a 20 year low in oil prices. A proposed three-stage framework to support the sector in dealing with the immediate crisis while positioning it to play...
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A stepping stone or an underwhelming plan to reach net zero? Industry responds to new energy plan
...sector.” The plan includes reaffirming of a previous commitment to Carbon Capture Usage and Storage, the launch of a £160m fund to support port infrastructure projects for floating offshore wind,...