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Plans for green hydrogen plant at Port of Felixstowe
...as a means to transform the heavy transport sector – a significant emitter of the UK’s current carbon emissions. About 6,000 heavy goods vehicles a year use the port and...
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Interview
Thoughts on Christmas from the fuel distribution community
We hope you enjoy this seasonal feature from the Fuel Oil News community – especially the cracker jokes! We asked those involved in the liquid fuel distribution industry the following...
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Slicker shortlisted for waste oil recycling
...hazardous organic liquid waste arising in the UK. If not properly managed just one litre of used oil can pollute over one million litres of freshwater. “We look forward to...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: All change please, all change!
...that a pragmatic approach to decarbonising the 1.7 million homes in the UK that use oil for heating should include replacing kerosene oil with a renewable liquid fuel or blend:...
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Fuel industry people moves – May 2025
...has joined Certas Energy as Head of Sales – Liquid Renewables. Otodata Inc Lee Martin has taken up a new position as Country Manager UK and Ireland at Otodata Inc....
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Significant expansion of biofuels capacity for Phillips 66
...carbon liquid fuel development and processing, Phillips 66 Limited’s Humber Refinery, based in Northern Lincolnshire has a proven history of developing new low carbon fuels, being the first in the...
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Rewarding and thanking the very best tanker drivers and depots
With a 40th anniversary awards ceremony taking place at UKIFDA EXPO 2020, the search is underway to find the best liquid fuel tanker driver and fuel distribution depot in the UK and Ireland. Last year’s winner...
Opinion
The Distributor Debate
...challenge for distributors.” David Fairchild, WP Group managing director Also attending is David Fairchild, managing director of WP Group: “The industry continues to consolidate with further sector business sales and...
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UKIFDA drives up industry standards
...complete their training – this ensures liquid fuel distribution companies are not only up-to-date but they can do this in a way that works best for them and their drivers....
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Road tankers – new SLP guidance + updated technical publications
...for road tankers used for the carriage of liquid petroleum fuels. It provides recommendations for the inspections required for an industry Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) and is presented in...
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Powering the future: New partnership facilitates fleet fuel evolution
...for fuel & EV charging This partnership delivers an integrated solution that supports businesses as they begin — or continue — their EV journey, while still meeting traditional liquid fuel...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: why change for the sake of change is not the change we need
...renewable liquid heating fuel obligation and pressing the government to get on with the consultation they promised last year. This is our effort to bring positive change while providing consumers...
Opinion
Like-for-like comparisons key to investment in future marine fuels
SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate the benefits of the LNG fuel pathway for shipping decarbonisation, has released a framework for comparing the emissions and cost implications of...
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Major Rix order for Alpeco’s new register system
...ordered in June 2013 from Tasca Tankers. 90% of the Rix Petroleum fleet are already fitted with Alpeco products and Alpeco and Liquid Controls tailored the development of the new...
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Shell has terminated the supply of LPG at UK forecourts
...of alternative fuel options, investing in pilots for hydrogen as well as expanding its electric charging service and providing Autogas. It is also working on GTL (gas to liquid). ...
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Keeping up to date with fuel distribution
...said Telemetry Partners founder Chris Kaye. “AIUT will be showcasing its solution for liquid fuel oils at FPS EXPO. Although relatively new to UK tank monitoring, AIUT has a €50m...
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New president for Europe’s independent fuel suppliers
...UPEI forward and engaging more deeply on the role that independent fuel suppliers can play in the energy transition, as well as the potential and benefits of liquid fuels in...
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Global product support from MechTronic
...detailed delivery logs and full traceability of product. VisiLevel records the time, date, longitude, and latitude of any notable change in liquid level. With the integration of i-Meter, fuel oil...