Interview
Taking action in Ireland
...imports 80% of its fuel requirements, and where the closure of Whitegate, the country’s only refinery, is expected in the near future. Initially painting a dim picture for the home...
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Government partnership with logistics companies could boost the UK economy
...concerted effort and investment by government. “To ensure that the nation’s decline in productivity is addressed, it’s imperative that government works with the sector to establish a cross-Whitehall Logistics Productivity...
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Premier Group works with Shell on EV charging
...the sites includes trenching and ducting to enable the units to be powered, tarmac services, as well as decorative and white lining works. In addition to Shell, Premier Group’s construction...
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Fuel switch in full flow for River Thames
...largest on the Thames. GPS Marine is fully committed to green energy and is transitioning its entire Thames based fleet of 12 tugs to running on Green D+, which will...
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A product helping to tackle the rising wave of fuel thefts
...reporting dramatic rises in fuel thefts from building sites as criminals identify easy pickings to steal white diesel. Soaring oil prices have added fuel to the fire and, as winter...
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OilMaxx launches mobile fuel delivery service
OilMaxx, a supplier of fuel solutions, has launched a new, innovative, mobile fuel delivery services for small volumes – OilMaxx Express. With a focus on small-volume HVO white and DERV...
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Simon scoops safety award
l-r Simon Ashton, Simon Safety with Nicola Whitehead, Scott Safety and Alan Murray, BSIF Simon Safety & Lifting Centre has been awarded the 2014 British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Service Award....
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Reviewing the UK’s oil stocking system
...and should be emailed to deccdownstreamoilteam@decc.gsi.gov.uk or, if in hard copy, to David Rolfe Department for Energy and Climate Change (Area 3E), 3 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2AW. Official published...
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Becoming UKIFDA
...UK & Ireland’s changing energy landscape.” Representing the best in Liquid Fuels UKIFDA’s aims are closely aligned to its new strapline above – an association of professionals working in an...
Knowledge
Ryan Finnigan, Ribble Fuel Oils: ten top tips for tanker care
...daily isn’t great. Having a clean place to dry off and clean up helps. (I also have white roll and wipes in the wagon to help too!) 5. Cleaning the...
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Choosing a new truck
...which is finished in white, is well-equipped with work lights for the long winter evenings ahead. “The graphics were entrusted to CBM Signs, a local Letterkenny company which designed and...
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Growing business in Ireland
In a multimillion-euro deal, Canadian Irving Oil, which owns the Whitegate refinery in Cork, has acquired Top Oil (formerly Tedcastles Oil Products), the brand owned by the Dublin-based Tedcastle Group....
Opinion
Addressing the skills shortage in the fuels industry: a critical challenge for the sector
...the ageing workforce. Many skilled tradespeople are nearing retirement age, and the industry is struggling to replace them with younger workers. According to a recent report by the International Energy...
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With a little help from our friends and family
...50 telephone calls from the office, on the road you see the whites of peoples’ eyes and can build up relationships,” said Nick. The newest member of the team is...
Opinion
Warning over red diesel price hike
...red to white diesel. The Government says the new rules will help to ensure fairness between the different users of diesel fuels, as well as encouraging the development and adoption...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – Governments need to be here to help
...part of the decision making so they do not feel put upon. This is not a UK and Ireland phenomenon. The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently estimated that to achieve...
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Virtual event considers future logistics
...leadership content and whitepapers showcasing the latest technical innovations; they are also free to ask exhibitors questions via text or video chat. ITT Hub, an industry led event showcasing the...
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Ford Fuel Oils’ driver to raise money for Cancer Research UK
...his close friends Neil Taylor and Julian Wyatt on the C2C cycle from Whitehaven in Cumbria to Sunderland and back – which is approximately 300 miles. Travelling one way, the...