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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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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...

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Is biomethane the answer to decarbonisation?

Could biomethane hold the key to reduction of HGV emissions? The Transport Policy Briefing, hosted by ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) has revealed its agenda, including a discussion on...

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Key priorities for the downstream oil industry

Last Friday (21st October) the UK Petroleum Industry Association published its latest report – Fuelling the UK’s Economic Engine. The report sets out the key priorities for the downstream oil...
Does the felling and selling of Christmas trees qualify for red diesel use?

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Red diesel for trees but not the main man this Christmas

...wishing to find itself included on the naughty list, the trade association for those in liquid fuel distribution sought definitive guidance from HMRC. Qualifying purpose In its response HMRC confirmed...

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Key annual industry event cancelled for 2020

Organiser of UKIFDA EXPO 2020, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has taken the decision to cancel the 2020 exhibition due to take place on 18 & 19...

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Remembering Piper Alpha – three decades on

...Sea is entirely different now. In association with the International Regulators’ Forum, Oil & Gas UK has organised Safety30, a major conference which takes place on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday...