Analysis
ACTION – changing health & safety culture from the ground up
...been built by the company’s own workforce. Having joined NWF in late May, Luke had only been in the business for around seven weeks when we spoke, so began by...
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Fourth acquisition for RSK
RSK, the integrated environmental, engineering and technical services consultancy, has formally acquired the business, operating assets and employees engaged in the business of RAW Technology Ltd. The acquisition is RSK’s...
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Dealing with price volatility
...in this business without the help of Basil,” said Lambes Oil managing director, Rita Lambe. “He’s always available with sound advice at the other end of the line.” Also in...
Interview
In Profile – with long-standing downstream oil consultant Rod Prowse
...business success Listen and learn from experience; give equal attention to working ‘on’ the business as ‘in’ it; strategy is more important than tactics. What’s your most recent business achievement...
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HART Plumbing acquisition sees Rix extend renewable offering
...air source heat pumps. Together, the two businesses enable J.R. Rix & Sons to deliver a full suite of renewable energy technologies to domestic and commercial customers across East Yorkshire....
Interview
Oil v gas
...considered in County Down. Not overly concerned is Malcolm Hill, business development manager with Solo Petroleum and AH Fuels which has most business in rural County Tyrone. Whilst Malcolm is...
News
Business development strategies
... Looking at the business management of a terminal, the audience had a chance to learn from the successful development of two ARA region organisations. Louis Monninkhof, business development director...
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New apprenticeship programme sees first HGV driver qualify
...means he will now be employed by the business as a fully qualified Class 1 driver. The scheme, developed by AV Dawson, a third-generation family business with an 80-year track...
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Kelly Mcloughlin – Barton Petroleum’s first female depot manager
...to a role in the business 9 years ago and Kelly answered enthusiastically: “What attracted me to Barton Petroleum specifically is that it is a successful and respectful family-run business...
Opinion
HEA calls for a national transport and storage network for hydrogen
The Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA) is calling for rigorous strategic planning, forward-thinking policies, and a commitment to innovation to develop a vital network for the transportation and storage of hydrogen...
News
Hydrogen transport and storage think tank launched by UK trade body
...new working group of experts in the sector. The think tank, the Hydrogen Transport and Storage Working Group, has been set up by the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association...
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New policy director to expand influence of Logistics UK
Business group Logistics UK has announced the appointment of its new policy director, Kate Jennings, who will join the organisation at the end of June. Jennings, whose extensive policy career...
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TSA announces 2023 media partners for leading bulk liquid storage event
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) is delighted to announce that four media partners have come on board in support of the 2023 Tank Storage Conference and Exhibition. Fuel Oil News,...
Opinion
Good mental health matters
Mandy Rutter, independent consultant, trainer, psychologist and counsellor, was an impressive keynote speaker at the TSA (Tank Storage Association) conference and exhibition in September, where she delivered a talk about...
Interview
In profile with Elizabeth de Jong, CEO UKPIA
...purpose. Keep simplifying until this is achieved. What’s your most recent business achievement of note? My ultimate trade association achievement was when the DfT Future of Freight Plan published this...
Opinion
Non-energy use of oil products a huge challenge to international trade
...“Recent data points to change ahead. The International Energy Association predicts that electricity usage will likely grow at its fastest rate in 14 years, while BP predicts that oil demand...
News
New TSA Charter to cover energy transition
...the association, said: “The TSA and its members are committed to leading from the front in the journey to net zero. With efforts already underway, the Energy Transition Charter highlights...
Opinion
Fuel crisis proves that supply trust is vital
Panic-buying fuel in large quantities will only cause further disruption to supply chains and production inefficiencies, say experts at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), commenting on the current chronic shortages...