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Leading hydrogen trade group lobbies parliament to propel UK to net zero
Members of the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UKHFCA), a leading trade group in the field of hydrogen, joined dozens of MPs and peers at an event to lobby...
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Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
...that this tax has been unchanged. Business group, Logistics UK welcomed the announcement having been calling for a freeze on all fuel duty until diesel trucks are phased out in...
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Distributor diaries August – the latest updates from our distributor community
MechTronic is celebrating 20 successful years Leeds-based MechTronic Ltd, the metering and gauging fuel delivery system specialist, is thoroughly enjoying celebrating its 20th year in business. As part of the...
Analysis
A year in the wholesale markets
...sales growth. The company’s 2012/13 sales amounted to 13.5 billion litres, up 24% in volume from the previous year. Chief executive, Andrew Owens, commented: “We have won new business following...
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Clean Air Zones – is your fleet up to the challenge?
...of these changes or how they might affect them. A recent survey from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), found that only 55% of small and medium-sized businesses...
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Phillips 66 shares future growth plans
...Powerscourt Hotel in Enniskerry on Ireland’s east coast. The conference incorporated a mixture of business content, from specialist presentations and open forums, to business to business networking and a mini...
Analysis
What price oil? Q1 2025 in review
In association with The Oil Market Journal Following your feedback on the value you place on our annual price review each January, we will now be reviewing the movements of,...
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New Emerging Energy roles support key focus for Phillips 66
Phillips 66 Limited has announced the promotions of Simon Holt to the role of manager, Emerging Energy (Europe) and Pezhmon Nassiri as innovation lead. Callan Tree joins the business as lead...
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New director for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has appointed Tim Rolfe as the business group’s new director of human resources. A fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), Mr Rolfe has over...
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The future of biodiesel
Teresa Sayers, Downstream Fuel Association After October’s Distributor Debate, Teresa Sayers of the Downstream Fuel Association has answered more questions received on the subject of biofuels. With the audience keen...
Opinion
UKIFDA encourages homeowners to start biofuel transition
...heating in their homes through the use of biofuels. The trade association is working with others within the liquid fuels supply chain, including OFTEC, to lobby the UK and Irish...
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Industry EXPO 2024 promises to unite and empower liquid fuel distributors
Trade association and EXPO 2024 event organiser, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), has revealed ‘Working Together in Changing Times’ as the theme for its industry-leading 2024 event,...
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TSA appoints new chairman
...of the UK Tank Storage Association (TSA) On 1st January 2017 Andrew Amos, projects director for UM group, took over as president with Paul Denmead, director of UK terminal operations...
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Crossing the finishing line
...contracts made it impossible for us to publicise any involvement in the Games, but we did benefit from being onsite with spin-off business in spill response, barge booming for stored...
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Association lobbies for delay on carbon tax increase
The trade association for the liquid fuels sector in Ireland, UKIFDA, has lobbied Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe in a bid to get the Irish government to consider a delay to...
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OFTEC 2022 conference to focus on renewable liquid fuels
...trade association will hold its AGM on the same day (23 June) as well as its Chairman’s dinner reception on 22 June where attendees will hear from Times columnist and...
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Community Buying – The organisers’ view…
...Lisa wanted to give power to the rural community, keep consumers at the heart of the business model and help those close to or in fuel poverty. As far as...
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Inspiring industry change: innovative agenda revealed for UKIFDA SHOW 2025
The full agenda for UKIFDA SHOW 2025 has been revealed, with the introduction of exciting new elements. The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) is preparing for this year’s...