Analysis
Rebranding: reasons, process and impact
...rebrand. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke to those in the industry that have already taken this step, to find out more about the process, their...
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Interview
Clugston Distribution: providing transport solutions for 100 years
...Clugston!’ Our employees are very loyal, committed, and passionate people – it is very humbling for me and my family. “The wider community is also supportive. We have depots around...
News
There ain’t no party like a Fuel Oil News and Portland party!
The fuel distribution industry is one famous for its strength of community, for the progress it makes in overcoming challenges when it comes together, and for its love of a...
Insight
Sector legislation: Government strategy, incentives and progress for heat pumps
In a previous issue of Fuel Oil News (March 2022) we considered the increasing frequency with which core fuel distribution businesses within our community were changing their names and updating...
News
New Volvo trucks for Veterans into Logistics
...of new vehicles to train the military community.” Chris Hall, Vice President Asda Logistics Services added: “We are proud to donate a trailer to Veterans in Logistics to assist with...
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Hydrogen-powered fuel cell generator successfully trialled in Costain partnership
...the deployment of hydrogen generators on real-world sites throughout the UK. This innovation established significant benefits for the local community from the use of a EODev GEH2 fuel-cell and battery...
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Fuel laundering – is enough being done?
...wrists slapped with a 200 hours community service order. “The failure to bring anything other than a token number of prosecutions and sentences is a major concern. It seems you...
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Cornish village marks stand-out success of industry-led fossil free oil trial
The remarkable effort of a Cornish community’s pioneering trials of HVO fuel have led to a landmark moment for the industry, decarbonisation and the energy sector across the UK and...
Analysis
A just transition for Grangemouth?
...other towns, has seen such a detrimental effect on shops, living standards, jobs and local services brought on by austerity and the cost-of-living crisis. Community services have taken a big...
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Major investment at Belzona
...of Belzona, which will greatly benefit the local community, the distributors from across the globe, as well as the vast number of Belzona users.” Still a family-owned business, Belzona has...
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Inspiring responsible businesses
...the worst happen again, Cumbria’s homes and businesses are better prepared to deal with flooding.” Chief executive of Business in the Community, Amanda Mackenzie, said: “We want all businesses to...
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Confirmed: Grangemouth, the UK’s oldest refinery, is to close in 2025
...Willow’, is assessing various low-carbon opportunities from technical, economic, commercial, regulatory, environment, community and skills perspectives. Project Willow, funded equally by the Scottish Government and UK Government, is being managed...
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Reap what you sow
...troughs Whilst traditionally summer and autumn are the busiest times for the farming community, FAST supplies product all year round; although there is a marked increase in demand from July...
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Second Texaco support for sport initiative
...need it most. “As shown last year, this can include structural enhancements, improvements to facilities, purchase of new equipment and community inclusive measures to broaden and enhance the appeal of...
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Irish oil group launches annual fundraiser
...run deep through the island of Ireland, Maxol has been at the heart of the community for 100 years and the important Christmas Coffee Cup campaign for 2021 is now...
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OilMaxx gets top marks for generous support of local primary school
...even. Community support OilMaxx and its parent company OilFast have high corporate responsibility standards and significantly contribute to their employees and the communities they serve. As Chris explains: “We do...
Interview
Passion and pride celebrated with award recognition
...established a strong presence throughout the UK. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke with Jemma, to find out what drives her passion for her role at...
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INEOS and UK shale gas
...from any shale gas it produces (4% going to home & land owners above the well and 2% to the wider local community). I believe INEOS has the resources to...