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Kettlewell Fuels expands delivery fleet
North Yorkshire-based Kettlewell Fuels has added two new tankers and a ‘Tank in a Van’ to its fleet, creating greater capacity and even more flexibility when it comes to delivering...
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UK’s first sustainable petrol goes on sale to the public
...fuel, is a win. We don’t instantly have to go for the full switch to start making a genuine impact. As more feedstocks become available, these fuels will start to...
Insight
Latest fuels statistics show continued uptake of renewable fuel
Fuels Industry UK has published its annual analysis of the latest data from the fuel supply sector and reveals some interesting findings. Fuels Statistics 2023, which builds on the association’s...
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Ford Fuels fuels rugby club’s clean future
The Bristol and South-West-based distributor, Ford Fuels, is proud of its forward-thinking partnership with Chipping Norton Rugby Club. Ford Fuels has supported the rugby club in becoming fossil fuel free...
Opinion
Is there a market for building vehicles to run on alternative fuels?
...biofuels – and, results have been both clear and encouraging. Feedback tells us that cost savings of up to 20% are available, with conversion payback times on investment around 24...
News
One to watch – Keyfuels invests
...staff feedback. We understand that the biggest assets any company can have are its people and we work hard to ensure that we communicate effectively with all staff.” www.keyfuels.co.uk. Return...
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Phasing out fossil fuel in home heating
...as solid biomass boilers, high temperature heat pumps, and potentially liquid biofuels) may offer an alternative in these cases but also indicates that aviation remains its preferred use of biofuels...
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Craggs Energy awarded Renewable Fuel Supplier Accreditation
West Yorkshire-based Craggs Energy has been recognised as a Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme supplier. Lisa Wilson, Marketing Manager, explained what this means: “Craggs Energy has been approved as a member...
Interview
Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
...driving anywhere but, equally, things have now picked up again to pre-pandemic levels. Many of our fuel oil customers are now offering alternative, greener fuels and they seem to be...
News
New Zemo scheme empowers fleet operators to evidence customer emissions savings
...greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings resulting from their use of renewable fuels. Tailored specifically for commercial fleets, it empowers operators to demonstrate carbon savings and enhance renewable fuel supply chain...
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Embracing change over 50 years
...the main depot, trucks are based in Southport, Stanlow, Bramhall and Manchester Fuels terminal. There are 21 drivers across the fuels and lubricants businesses. One of the fleet’s 20...
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Aston University to train UK’s next-gen decarbonisation experts
...on use of biomass to replace fossil fuels and removal (or capture) of CO2 from the atmosphere, with the potential to create new sources of fuels and chemicals. Integration of...
Insight
The climate emergency: a game of two halves
...different climate and a different economy. Judy Proctor is deputy director of radioactive substances and industry regulation for the Environment Agency. Judy’s teams support the delivery of protecting the environment...
News
Vintage year of success for Millers Oils
...the company has nearly trebled turnover in the last 11 years, and experienced significant international growth in the past three years, despite a challenging economic climate. The Queen’s Award for...
Insight
Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...the following: • Buddying (with feedback from established and suitably trained driver) • Telematics data used to inform any training requirements Driver turnover Many motor fleet underwriters do consider driver...
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Argent Energy to end production at Scottish biodiesel plant
...put severe economic pressures on biodiesel production facilities in the UK over the past 2 years have forced the move to ensure the continued strength and future of the business....
Analysis
Mabanaft – An “innovative approach” in a tough environment
...wholesale prices. Add to this fluctuating exchange rates, inflationary factors, political unrest in the Middle East, recession within the Eurozone, and a global economic slowdown – all are bolstering volatility,”...
Market Report
Prices and predictions: how are we faring?
...the sale price of its refined products (e.g., petrol, diesel, jet fuel) minus the buying price of its crude feedstock. The first point to note is that a $35 refining...