Interview
In conversation with Bedford Fuels Ltd
An exciting new business in experienced local hands As we celebrate a new year and new beginnings, Fuel Oil News is in conversation with a brand-new fuel distribution company, Bedford...
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Interview
A rise and a fall at Maxol
...recent times. A fall in distribution At present, distribution arm, Maxol Direct forms a modest portion of the business, down from over 40 businesses at its peak to less than...
News
Change of gear for Clugston
...the Humber and Lincolnshire region Tim Doggett, Clugston’s recently appointed director of distribution said: “Alongside a number of sectors, fuel has become an important market for the distribution division, and...
News
Keeping up to date with fuel distribution
From companies with more than 40 years’ experience to recently established businesses, the latest information on the industry’s products/services can be found at next week’s FPS EXPO in Liverpool. Fire-Safe...
News
Are you the Oil Distribution Industry Driver of the Year?
Following a year when liquid fuel distributor drivers have been classed as key workers and kept busy delivering fuel for farms, essential heating oil for homes as more people worked...
Interview
A unique fuel industry set up for Convery Oils & Convery Engineering
Eamon Convery is the owner and manager of Convery Oils, a modern fuel distribution business based just outside Kilrea in Northern Ireland. Convery Oils delivers fuel products throughout Co. Derry,...
Interview
Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
Liz Boardman, of Fuel Oil News, chats to Gordon Hyland, sales director at Touchstar Technologies, about software solutions, world domination and why the fuel distribution industry is such a great...
News
Wincanton renews Valero contract
Wincanton has renewed its contract to provide fuel distribution for Valero Energy. The new deal will run for five years, which will take the working relationship between the companies to...
Interview
Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first
...area. The fuels business grew rapidly, as the customer base and delivery fleet expanded and, in 2019, Rawlings Fuels began the creation of a purpose-built fuel distribution depot to solve...
Insight
The growth of natural gas in Ireland
...the 8,500 mile gas grid infrastructure through its Gas Networks Ireland subsidiary. The grid comprises a 1,500 mile pipeline transmission network and 7,000 miles of distribution networks. Market development Gas...
News
DCC to acquire Irish-owned fuel distributor
One of the leading fuel distribution companies in Ireland, and parent company of Certas Energy, DCC, has agreed to buy Jones Oil for an undisclosed sum. Trading in Ireland under...
News
New Brand Manager for Coryton’s range of sustainable fuels
...Distribution network In his new role as SUSTAIN Brand Manager, Suresh will build on the commercial development of the SUSTAIN brand, primarily working on increasing the distribution network for the...
News
XPO Logistics works with Arco
...national distribution contract by Arco, supplier of safety equipment, workwear, gloves and maintenance supplies to several industries including oil and gas. Arco has been growing rapidly and recently invested £4...
News
FPS and The Road to Zero
...the government on the Road to Zero strategy and the NRMM and red diesel call for evidence, to highlight the importance of the fuel distribution sector in achieving its carbon...
News
People are the passion at Craggs Energy
...out a space for themselves in the oil distribution business, writes Alex Porter Only in operation since October 2011, the company has focused on the individual and a new approach...
Analysis
Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...presented at the UKIFDA show and conference in Coventry last month, we look at the current options available for the fuel distribution sector in detail. Government policy The government’s Renewable...
News
UKIFDA announces final shortlist for EXPO 2024 Awards
All the shortlists for this year’s annual industry Awards have now been shared by event organiser, UKIFDA. The UKIFDA Awards are highly regarded in the fuel distribution industry. The winners and runners-up...
Opinion
Hydrogen (H2.0): a new dawn?
...hydrogen (derivatives) which can compete with fossil-based alternatives. Another major concern around H2 distribution is the 1.5 – 5x higher cost to transport hydrogen vs natural gas, as hydrogen requires...