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Opinion

New UK oil essential for low carbon future

...and gas fields, Reduce demand not output “There are big challenges ahead. We need the government’s help to persuade the drivers of 32 million diesel and petrol vehicles to switch...
Business planning for growth or exit.

Knowledge

Creating business value through a clear roadmap 

...of the changes in the industry, like the adoption of future fuels and some of the challenges around recruitment etc., conversations very clearly centred around two topics: either Business Growth...

News

HGV success adds distributor driver options

...as it enables me to be an extra resource for Moorland Fuels.  It allows me further insight into the challenges our drivers face out on the roads, and I can...
Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!

Interview

Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!

...edge of Dartmoor which, of course, is a beautiful area. However, it does pose some logistical challenges. “Our drivers and vehicles work extra hard on the narrow roads, and they...

News

Industry charity struggles to support record demand

...or are struggling to cope with mental health issues and other life challenges including bereavement. In the open letter, Ben is asking companies to pledge to do three things: Be...
Fuel Oil News chats to Gordon Hyland, sales director at Touchstar Technologies, about software solutions, world domination and why the fuel distribution industry is such a great place to work.

Interview

Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination

...South Africa. Over the next few years, what do you see as the major challenges to the fuel industry and what are the opportunities? The major challenges are the migration...
In conversation with Adam Franklin of Greenergy Flexigrid.

Interview

The evolving scope of fuel logistics

The fuel logistics sector faces many challenges and changes, some of which will be passing and some permanent. With long roots in the sector and a current role heading up...
Essar has a clear focus on providing an outstanding performance today, as well as investing in a low carbon future.

Interview

Essar Oil UK Ltd: from manufacturing complex to energy park

...Security of supply is paramount Given the recent supply challenges experienced, Carlos wanted to reassure distributors that Essar places the utmost importance on security of supply for contracted customers and...
Richard Halsey, innovation director at Energy Systems Catapult shares his thoughts on the challenges of moving towards a hydrogen economy.

Opinion

Towards a hydrogen economy: innovating for change

...time will require an unprecedented level of innovation across the economy suggests Richard Halsey, innovation director at Energy Systems Catapult who shares with us his thoughts on the challenges ahead....

News

8th Energy Trading Operations & Technology (ETOT) Summit

...which is facing most challenges,” says Herschel Walker, head of marketing at International Research Networks which is responsible for organising ETOT. Fully focused on technology and back office challenges within oil, gas,...

Opinion

Creating a low carbon energy system

...the other, we are actually facing the same fundamental challenges we have known are there for years.   Security and affordability “How do you create an energy system that is low...