Insight
Hydrogen Strategy: Ongoing developments
...as the timelines and associated urgency, or otherwise, of their implementation. ROD PROWSE, worked for 30 years across the full spectrum of the downstream oil sector, in both the UK...
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Putting the Petroleum Driver Passport into practice
...or classroom training. Some operators may choose to undertake the practical assessments for themselves and others, leaving the classroom elements to third party providers. Brian Worrall, Downstream Oil Distribution Forum...
Insight
A review of COP 26: the key ‘take-aways’
...worked for 30 years across the full spectrum of the downstream oil sector, in both the UK and USA, whic included leadership positions in both retail and wholesale fuels businesses....
News
Go ahead for Valero’s CHP unit
...to maintain the refinery’s long-term viability and help to secure future jobs in the downstream oil sector in Wales. Now that final approval has been received from the corporation, we...
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Fuel Industry people moves May 2024
...I am excited to join the downstream community. I am eager to meet our customers and seek ways to collaborate with our industry partners and suppliers. I hope to propel...
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Mabanaft announces management restructure
...I am now looking forward to my new role.” Mark will also continue as chairman of Downstream Fuel Association, where he works to represent the interests of the independent fuel...
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Latest industry people moves – March 2025
...stated: “With deep expertise in both the downstream fuels industry and CODAS, Garreth has been a driving force in our success. Over the past seven years, his dedication, knowledge, and...
Opinion
What is your opinion as to the likely impact of Article 7a of the Fuel Quality Directive?
...the title, to ensure fuel quality, hence any attempt to use it in this way is misplaced, misdirected and needlessly complex – downstream oil suppliers have no influence on upstream...
Insight
A vertically challenged market
...divestments, withdrawals and mergers further changed the landscape. BP acquired Mobil’s European downstream business, Elf Amoco’s business which was subsequently absorbed by Total, along with Fina, Gulf went to Shell,...
News
PRAX agrees deal for 340-site European forecourt network
...upstream to downstream, the Prax Group is currently the fifth largest independent forecourt retailer in the United Kingdom selling fuel and non-fuel convenience products and services. The Transaction expands the...
Opinion
“As the Driver CPC deadline approaches – are you ready?”
...its policy of an annual practical assessment. “Norbert Dentressangle Tankers has had a strong representation with the Downstream Oil Distribution Forum (DODF) since the launch of improving safety and driving standards within the...
Insight
BP OUTLOOK 2023: the outlook for global energy to 2050
...across the full spectrum of the downstream oil sector, in both the UK and USA, which has included leadership positions in both retail and wholesale fuels businesses. Rod draws on...
News
Essar expands fuel distribution into the South East following Oikos Storage agreement
...“This agreement represents a significant step in Essar’s strategic downstream ambitions, boosting capacities and ability to meet demand at Northampton and Kingsbury. We are delighted to be working with Oikos...
Interview
In conversation with Lynx Fuels
...the future of the business. Life in the fuel industry “I joined the downstream fuel industry over twelve years ago,” Adrian began, explaining his background and how he arrived in...
Insight
TotalEnergies: Energy Outlook 2021
...– sooner rather than later. The energy transition needs to be accelerated! Rod Prowse worked for 30 years across the full spectrum of the downstream oil sector, in both the...
Opinion
Roll out of E10 petrol in Northern Ireland is welcomed by UKPIA
New laws requiring the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations in Northern Ireland came into operation on November 1. The introduction of the higher ethanol content E10 fuel, containing...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: A week is a long time…
I always like starting this column without resorting to a good old political cliché, but Harold Wilson in the 1960s was right – a week is a very long time...
Insight
Industry data: the latest update from the UKIFDA databank
UKIFDA’s databank brings together recently published government and other third-party data concerning the distribution of liquid fuels in the UK. In this edition, we provide detailed monthly data to the...