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UK Downstream: the changing landscape

...which required investment in physical assets i.e., retail filling stations and aviation ‘wingtip’ operations. Products, predominantly middle distillates, were also sold to wholesalers / resellers, commercial and industrial companies and...
HVS unveils new hydrogen-electric commercial vehicle in lead up to production of hydrogen HGV

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Hydrogen vehicle is zero-emission HGV game-changer

Zero-emission, long-range hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has set out its plans to disrupt the haulage industry with a clean-sheet designed hydrogen commercial vehicle. The hydrogen-powered 5.5-tonne...
A new, free-to-use service launched by Bytestrype, a payment card platform, WhatsFuel helps avoid excess fees or surcharges at petrol stations through a Whatsapp chatbot.

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Money-saving app launched to counter escalating fuel costs

...FleetCor in a variety of roles including development manager, IT manager, IT director, and a short period as acting managing director post the FleetCor acquisition.” Paul Draycott – chief commercial...
Group MD Rory Clarke moves to a non-executive director role as new MD is announced

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A new name at the top for J.R. Rix & Sons

...director.” In the picture: James Doyle, new Managing Director of J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd (left), with Rory Clarke (right), outgoing Managing Director and now non-executive director of the business....

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New vehicles at DJ Davies Fuels

Commercial director Jonathan Davies beside the new vehicles which have been named Glyndwr and Dai after former members of staff Joining a fleet of 15 trucks, Ammanford-based DJ Davies Fuels...
As automation increases across the industry, suppliers to the sector, and their customers, talk about what products and technology are helping fuel distributors to save time and money and enhance safety by better managing their workload and streamlining daily processes

Analysis

Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology

...protect and prevent against fuel contamination when delivering multiple products are another advance in automation that is proving popular with distributors, as Mechtronic’s commercial director, Brad Wilkie explains: “As new...

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Changing retail market prompts Eurotank restructure

...as group commercial director. The former managing director of Scheidt & Bachmann UK has worked closely with Eurotank since 2012, following the formation of the Eurotank/S&B partnership, which saw Eurotank...
March 2024 – latest updates from our distributor community

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March 2024 – latest updates from our distributor community

Aaron “Mitch” Mitchell celebrates 20 years with Prince Energy  Aaron “Mitch” Mitchell, Transport Director at Prince Energy, recently celebrated his 20th year anniversary of working at Prince Energy.  Claudia Weeks,...
What is likely to be fuelling your future replacement trucks?

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Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?

...per tanker with long lead times for delivery. Fuel Oil News has spoken to experts in the industry to find out more. Commercial trucks were an emissions problem waiting to...
UK Downstream – bringing in the next generation

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UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation

...general.” Taking on the challenge The role young people play in the sector is invaluable, as Matthew Crockett, managing director at Craggs Energy Ltd, confirms: “As someone who has worked...

Interview

In profile with Brad Wilkie of Mechtronic Ltd

...edition we chat with Brad Wilkie, commercial director Mechtronic Ltd, who loves family and sports in almost equal measure and, whilst highly accomplished on two wheels, harbours secret ambitions for...

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The growth of natural gas in Ireland

...requirements.  Its only storage facilities being depleted reservoirs in the Kinsale fields which cover about 17 days supply. Ervia, formerly Bord Gais Eireann, a commercial semi-state company, owns and manages...

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Strengths and weaknesses of Scotland’s Grangemouth refinery

Andrew Gardner, PetroIneos Refining commercial manager The biggest strengths of Scotland’s Grangemouth refinery are its products, its logistical capability, including excellent road/rail links, and a pipeline from the east coast...