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Industry concerned over lifespan and cost of Euro VII proposals

...cost. Minimal benefit Oliver Zipse, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and CEO of BMW noted: “Unfortunately, the environmental benefit of the Commission’s proposal is very limited, whereas...

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FTA welcomes HGV speed limit consultation

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the announcement from the Department for Transport about the consultation Examining the Speed Limit for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5T on Single...

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Protecting consumers against summer oil theft

Domestic oil theft is on the rise according to the FPS. The trade association has warned consumers to be extra vigilant when it comes to safeguarding their supply during the...

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UKPIA calls for action in energy manifesto

The UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) has launched an energy manifesto ahead of the December general election, calling on the next Government to take the actions needed to strengthen the UK’s...

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Industry responds to CCC Sixth Carbon Budget

...the association stands by the importance of government recognising the role liquid biofuels can play in decarbonising both heat and transport. Whilst UKIFDA was pleased to see that bio-kerosene were...

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Driver CPC training must remain flexible

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is concerned that proposed revisions to the European Commission’s Driver CPC Directive (Certificate of Professional Competence) could limit operators’ ability to provide relevant training for...

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Forecourt expectations

The recently updated Blue Book produced by the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) and Service Station Panel of The Energy Institute (EI), states that it will be a...

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Petroineos GasOil and Biofuel Workshop

...action with the support of all stakeholders. After the workshop a Petroineos spokesman communicated the plan, ‘We are committed to engaging with our industry associations – UKPIA, and Scottish &...

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The energy dilemma – politics and stark choice

...Dutch Petroleum to form the current Royal Dutch Shell. He is currently president of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association and chairs several small renewable energy companies. He received his...
Mandy Rutter - anxiety feature

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Maintaining good mental health: Coping with anxiety

Mandy Rutter, independent consultant, trainer, psychologist, and counsellor, was a keynote speaker at the TSA (Tank Storage Association) Conference and Exhibition in 2023, where she delivered an impressive talk about...

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Building a retail network at Essar

...sites Last month Essar Oil UK became the newest entrant into the UK fuel retail sector when, in association with HKS Retail, its first branded service station opened in Leicestershire....

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The power of community:  How connection fuels mental well-being

...industry groups. Beyond, but connected to, the workplace is a wide variety of national and international organisations, associations, professional bodies, unions and accrediting panels that create their own community of...

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On the tank storage agenda

Shale fracking and its potential impact on bulk liquid storage in the UK will be among the topics at the annual conference of the Tank Storage Association (TSA). The next...