Interview
Transition talk with Ben Marchant of 3ti
3ti is a company whose motto is to ‘Leave Something Better Behind®’ A certified B Corp, 3ti is one of a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose...
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News
Confirmed: Grangemouth, the UK’s oldest refinery, is to close in 2025
...people. The petrochemicals plant: an INEOS business employing c.1,000 people, with 1.4m tonne production capacity for products including ethylene, ethanol, polyethylene, polypropylene. The Forties Pipeline System: another INEOS business which...
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,...
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...
News
Essar strengthens governance through Board appointment of Mark Palios
...distinguished career in business as a chartered accountant with Arthur Young and latterly as a senior partner at PwC, specialising in business turnaround. In 2003, he was appointed as chief...
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
TSA launches new Environmental, Social and Governance Charter
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has formally launched a new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Charter affirming the sector’s shared commitment to environmental, social and governance principles. The ESG Charter...
Insight
TSA publishes Annual Review of the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has published its ninth Annual Review of the UK’s bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector. The publication provides a broad range of statistics and valuable...
News
Retail fuel market to face competition watchdog price probe
...group RAC. The regulatory body will conduct a ‘swift and urgent review’ into petrol station pricing following a call from Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, for an investigation. In a letter...
Interview
In profile with Bruce Woodall of the Fuel Experts Association
...chat with Bruce Woodall, chairman of OTS Group Ltd, Storage Tank Services Ltd, Tankcare Ltd, Meadmanor Ltd, Farmlane Ltd and also technical director of the Fuel Experts Association which supports...