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UKPIA calls for action in energy manifesto

...economically vital downstream oil sector whilst supporting the industry’s evolution to contribute to ‘Net Zero’ carbon emissions goals by 2050. UKPIA’s energy manifesto, Action Not Words, highlights three key areas that...

Opinion

Fuel industry responds to Transport Decarbonisation Plan

...to boost the development of infrastructure for electric and hydrogen aircraft Support from the industry In response to the release of the TDP, the downstream oil sector – the supplier...

News

Training standard welcomed

...July, the UK Downstream Oil Distribution Forum (DODF) provides an on-going forum for the discussion and resolution of issues relating to health & safety in the downstream oil industry.  The...

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Designed for the industry by the industry

...Brian Worrall of the Downstream Oil Distribution Forum (DODF) which has been instrumental in driving forwards the new Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) initiative The DODF works with BP, GB Oils,...

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UK refining – hunting for answers

...of our refining and downstream oil industry published in November 2011, Brian Worrall, then UKPIA president, said:  “Given the right policy environment, the UK refining and downstream oil sector can...

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New CEO at Essar Oil UK

...downstream and petrochemical industries’, is taking over the role of CEO at Essar Oil UK from S. Thangapandian Mark Wilson has international experience at the highest levels in both the...

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Technology: Supporting the supply chain

...contract with Intoware who will provide WorkfloPlus at Shell’s upstream and downstream manufacturing operations, following a 12-month trial. Telling us about the service provided to Shell, Vince Galvin, chief revenue...

Insight

What is the outlook for UK refining?

...cracking/other conversion capacity of 31.4 million mt. Against a background of continuing change in the downstream sector, DECC has conducted a number of assessments. These have included studies with the...
The Downstream Oil Industry Distributor Forum elaborates on changes made to ensure the PDP Scheme meets the specific needs of the home heat sector.

Insight

PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns

...by the Downstream Oil Industry Distribution Forum (DODF), a partnership of employers, industry bodies and trade unions. We catch up with Peter Oakford, chair of the DODF, to find out...
The future of the UK's refineries

Opinion

The future for the UK’s refineries

...perhaps a greater challenge than it has ever seen before. The UK downstream has a central role to play in decarbonising the transport sector. It lies at the heart of...