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Esso sponsors Porsche Motorsport
...performance during our 20-year association with Mobil 1, and the length and strength of this partnership is testament to a shared passion for cutting-edge technology and innovation, both on and...
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100% increase in demand for low-carbon fuel sees CNG Fuels open tenth biomethane refuelling station
...of the British Renewable Energy Award for Low Carbon Transport by the REA (The Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology), a recognition of the company’s role in enabling fleets...
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FETSA responds to European Commission’s climate recommendation
The European Commission has recommended that the EU reduces its net greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA), the...
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UKIFDA vision for a liquid fuel future
...strategy to transition liquid biofuel distribution should be published. “In 2019, a study by consultants In Perpetuum (commissioned by fellow trade association OFTEC) clearly showed that the most cost-effective solution...
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Drivers – recruiting and retaining
To tackle the problem of recruiting and retaining staff in the logistics industry, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is to hold a Logistics Skills Shortage Summit in March. The FTA...
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Energy minister set to open landmark hydrogen ‘superfuel’ conference
Energy minister Greg Hands is set to open a landmark conference hosted by the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA). The Minister of State for Business, Energy and...
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Driver training: starting out on the right foot
...training in the downstream fuel industry. Its membership ranges from hauliers, to trade associations, government departments – namely the Department for Transport and the Department for Energy Security and Net...
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The future pathway for liquid fuel heating
The key theme of OFTEC’s 2018 annual conference was liquid fuel heating’s future. OFTEC CEO Paul Rose updated members and guests on the key steps achieved since the trade association’s...
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The Energy Act: One year on – where is the promised consultation?
...the new government. Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA explains: “While acknowledging that there is a new government, rural off-the-gas-grid households and businesses were effectively promised a consultation within a year, but...
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Ireland alliance continues push for broader decarbonisation approach with key appointment
Philip Hannon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating (TAZCH). Bringing together businesses from across Ireland, TAZCH is an alliance of those who are...
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Premier event for the European terminal industry
...world’s tank terminal industry for three days of networking, business and knowledge sharing. The event’s three-day conference welcomed over 170 delegates and 30 speakers from key ports, terminals and financial...
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New standard publication will ensure sustainability of liquid fuels for immediate home heat decarbonisation
OFTEC, the trade association supporting manufacturers and training organisations in the liquid fuel heating industry, has secured publication of a new Publicly Available Specification (PAS 5420) to assure the sustainability...
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The latest oil industry statistics
...oil industry statistics. The Rt Hon Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in her introduction to...
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Campaign-leading distributor first to lift US imported HVO following tariff removal
...Webber has also been a key participant in the Future Ready Fuel campaign, led by trade associations UKIFDA and OFTEC, raising awareness of HVO and its effectiveness as an immediate...
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TSA conference – ‘high quality authoritative speakers’
The 2019 Tank Storage Association Conference & Exhibition is fast approaching. The event will take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, on the 26th September and will be attended by...
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Autumn Statement is ideal time to correct HVO duty disparity says UKIFDA and OFTEC
...home heating. The Chancellor is being urged to use his upcoming Statement to show he is on the side of off-grid homes and businesses. The Statement, which is due on...
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Certas’ Isle of Wight depot recommended for approval
...East Cowes. Certas said the fuel depot would supply road diesel, red diesel, kerosene and industrial and home heating oil for Island homes and businesses. IW Council planning officers say...
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TSA moves to bigger venue for 2013
The Tank Storage Association’s 2013 Conference & Exhibition will be held at the E.ON Lounge at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, on Thursday 19th September 2013. TSA’s Conference and Exhibition is the...