News
Driver shortages create barrier
Covid-19 and plummeting oil prices are two of the most substantial challenges that the fuel oil distribution sector has faced in the past 12 months. But whilst these were very...
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Top up telemetry – what’s on offer?
...a 5-year warranty,” he added. Having managed a customer top up service for many years, Steve is fully aware of the issues distributors face. “As the costs of running a...
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Industry engagement continues in quest to resolve FAME issues
...since December last year’ with an improving picture on farming equipment “Should issues surface again, we want all UKIFDA members to let us know immediately. Once aware of issues, we...
Analysis
Fuels Industry UK: Industrial Strategy falls short on sector support
...faced by refiners and others in the vital fuel sector. Industry reaction: ‘an opportunity missed’ Despite targeted measures to reduce industrial energy costs and strengthen the UK’s technical skills base,...
News
Thoughts on fuel prices – November in review
...China and India will likely be unaffected and so have the potential to mitigate any losses Russia faces Russia has yet to respond to the upcoming sanctions and cap but...
News
Ben Ball is back
...automotive has to face life’s toughest challenges alone. This is more important now than ever before, as automotive people have been facing more complex and urgent challenges due to the...
Opinion
The future for the UK’s refineries
...cleaner fuels among key challenges faced. Now, with the target to meet net zero by 2050 putting particular emphasis on the need to decarbonise operations and products, the sector faces...
News
Ben appeal sees £0.5m pledged
...month’ schemes and donations linked to survey responses or sales/profit to help address the £1m shortfall they faced due to the cancelation of their annual fundraising ball. Automotive companies are...
News
Energy minister in Coryton discussions
...despite their strong efforts. Unfortunately considerable additional investment is needed to keep the refinery operating efficiently, and this has meant that potential bidders have been faced with high upfront investments...
Market Report
The impact of the Red Sea crisis and why expansion to the north could be catastrophic
...15% of all European imports sail this route. Since the Houthi rebels began their campaign of attacking maritime vessels deemed as “friendly” to Israel, international ship owners have faced a...
News
Farewell to an editor extraordinaire
...she has also been the editor of Oil Installer, another A&D publication, for 12 years. Jane has been the face and heart of Fuel Oil News for half of the...
Knowledge
Fuel site decommissioning: a responsible approach
...and other harmful substances at work sites • Impact on Controlled Waters by surface water run-off into watercourses and soaking of pollutants into groundwater • Creation of migration pathways for...
Opinion
UKIFDA responds to government consultations
...2050 – and the decarbonisation of heat is seen as among the biggest challenges the government faces in meeting this climate goal. Guy Pulham UKIFDA chief executive Guy Pulham comments;...
News
Delivering SAF at scale: a sector investing in future production
How to solve a problem like aviation? Among the many challenges the UK will face in meeting its net zero target, perhaps none is more technically challenging than that confronting...
News
Cautious industry response to fuel resilience bill
...the face of global or domestic risks. Risks to supply Plans for a Resilience Bill for the sector first emerged in 2017, in the wake of the 2012 Coryton refinery...
Interview
In profile with Elizabeth de Jong, CEO UKPIA
...from cost benefit analysis to complex political and stakeholder decision making. Private sector, public sector and at the interface. Describe yourself in 3 words Determined, focussed, resilient What were your...
Interview
The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
...engaging the younger generation and showcasing the diverse career opportunities within the sector. Supporting sustainability The chemical industry has faced criticism on its environmental record for years. However, contrary to...
Interview
A day in the life: Darren Priddey, sales manager at Fuelsoft
...to our software successfully. As national sales manager, I do not wish to be faceless and like to ensure that I can visit and communicate with our existing and potential...