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Portland report July

Market Report

Elections and energy policy: a powerful combination

...sees its general election on 4th July. Whilst by no means a central issue in the election, energy policy has, at least, been debated. In Scotland, the future of the...
Electric truck with charging station

Analysis

Implications of the UK’s EV pivot in a global storm  

...from cars. EVs are viewed by the government as central to decarbonising transport. In February 2024, the Department for Transport reiterated: “The transition to electric vehicles is a crucial step...

News

Ronson – ‘the journey is not over yet’

...in central London,” said Gerald. “Petrol retailing is in my DNA, and whilst it is my hobby, it is a business that I am deadly serious about,” said Gerald. “I’m...

News

Striving to be the best

...HSE matters were dealt with by a central body in the NWF plc Group. Wishing to take back control and empower its staff, Mark together with managing director Kevin Kennerley,...

News

Simon – investing in our infrastructure

...a substantial impact. Simon Storage has responded to this challenge by establishing a dedicated in-house Customs and Stock Management Services (CASMS) team to focus on compliance. The team assists terminals...

Opinion

New UK oil essential for low carbon future

...come from all over the UK – but especially from regions like East Anglia, Liverpool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Scotland’s central belt, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. “Hundreds live in or around London...

News

The UK’s downstream oil industry brings major economic benefits

...Economics report ‘The economic contribution of the UK downstream oil sector’ – commissioned by trade association, the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) – underscore the industry’s central economic importance, both...

Opinion

Highs and lows of the oil price drop

...for central heating have not benefited as much from cheaper crude oil “because they are locked into longer-term contracts,” “As they renew their contracts, they’ll get a better deal if...

Opinion

Hydrogen trucks seen as haulage decarbonisation solution

...Shell, and TotalEnergies. The central objective of the collaboration is to enable a commercially viable, pan-European hydrogen trucking system in the post-2030 period. As fleet operators and drivers are a...
OMJ price reveiw

Analysis

What price oil? Q1 2025 in review

...Economic Forum in Davos and demanded that OPEC increased production to reduce oil prices which would in turn lower inflation and allow central banks to ease interest rates. February February...

News

DCC acquisition provisionally cleared

...would not be adversely affected by a decrease in competition, as a result of the deal. Chairman of the DCC/Rontec Inquiry Group and CC deputy chairman, Simon Polito, commented: “Central...

News

Energy efficiency – Introducing the Romans

...and more effectively absorb the central messages of the organisation’s campaign. The HHIC describes the Romans as an ordinary family, in an ordinary house, in an ordinary street. They don’t...