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New executive director at the TSA
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has announced that its executive director, Hugh Bray, is to retire at the end of April 2016. Peter Davidson, currently UKPIA’s director of safety,...
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Gearing up for FPS EXPO 2018
...Fairfax 3D Design, Cardfox Merchant Services, Normec S.r.l. The Oil Lady, Octane Holding Group and Storage Partners Sp.z.o.o. Ashdowne Oil & Chemical, Close Brothers Asset Finance, REDS Group, Cavagna UK,...
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OAMPS marks 40 years of fuel sector commitment with brand refresh
...left the sector outside the appetite of mainstream insurance providers. Recognising a genuine need, OAMPS Hazardous Industries was founded by petrochemical specialists to plug the gap. Incorporated as OAMPS UK...
Opinion
CIA President speaks out against the UK Government’s lack of energy policy
Speaking at the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) annual dinner last week, CIA President Tom Crotty of INEOS took the Government to task for its lack of a coherent energy policy and...
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In Profile – Alex Wolfe of Certas Energy UK
...Business School teaching fellow Malcolm Smith: “Is their business need one that the customer is willing to £pay for?” Share your top tips for business success Ask yourself: ‘If you...
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Crown Oil Group delivers carbon neutrality as it celebrates 75 years
...line with the internationally recognised PAS 2060 framework as it marks 75 years in business. Next step net zero The business says the milestone – which means the sum of...
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People Moves – December 2024
...UK and Ami Fulbrook has started a new position as Business Development Manager. Essar Energy Transition (EET) has appointed Ruth Herbert as Managing Director, Business Development and Strategic Initiatives. Ruth...
Interview
Next generation joins family-owned fuel distributor
...and the business will continue to grow. Service when needed. Do you have any other family members that may come into the business? No one else – only the grandchildren!...
News
UM Terminals makes senior appointment
...Essar Oil, Peel Ports and Peel Airports. UM Terminals recently put in place a new strategic growth plan to build on the substantial investment the business has made into upgrading...
Opinion
Emissions: how harmful are they?
...dioxide produced in the supply chain, carbon dioxide produced by businesses, ships or aeroplanes then the list becomes endless. But is it all bad? We constantly hear how carbon dioxide...
Analysis
Fuels Industry UK: Industrial Strategy falls short on sector support
...(such as the renewables obligation) will be exempted for energy-intensive industries, reducing bills by up to 25% (~£40/MWh). The measure will benefit around 7,000 businesses, including steel, chemicals, aerospace, aluminium,...
Interview
Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on
...launching a new business in such a rapidly changing industry, but also the advantages the management team brought to the business. With previous experience in the sector as well as...
News
Distributor diaries September 24: updates from our distributor community
Our regular round up of news from the fuel distribution community. Another successful BoilerJuice Golf Day! Last year’s BoilerJuice charity golf day was such a huge success that the business...
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Life begins at 40
...hotel in September, Richard is keen to move Barton Petroleum forward and has recently reorganised the company. “Business is difficult, conditions are tough and the industry as a whole faces...
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A new name at the top for J.R. Rix & Sons
The Hull-based family business praises the ‘inspirational contribution’ of outgoing Group MD, Rory Clarke, as James Doyle is announced as the new Managing Director. Mr Doyle, who joined the company...
Knowledge
Cyber risks: why cyber security matters
...32% of businesses suffering a breach in the last 12 months, which is also much higher for medium business (59%) and large businesses (69%). The average (mean) annual cost of...
Interview
Tria Energy: leading Ireland’s HVO-first drive
...myself and Micheál (Kirby – Founder and Chairman of the business) and a couple of our colleagues walked around the industry EXPO two years ago and we walked away saying...
Opinion
Funding will accelerate alternative fuels
...many businesses – despite government grants of up to £25,000 – when, at present, businesses must allow for higher operating costs, leaving less spare cash for investment. Eliminate the fear...