Interview
Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on
At the start of this year, we spoke with Bedford Fuels Ltd, an ambitious new entrant into the fuel distribution community. The company celebrated its 1st anniversary at the beginning...
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News
Crossing the finishing line
...Fuel Services under Dave Whiskerd and Mike Grayton managed the contract to supply over 25 million litres of fuel and associated products from the site, operating and manning the fuel...
Opinion
The billion barrel blow and why it may mean more pivoting in the fuel sector
...RevEx, fuel storage and distribution and especially fuel security became business-critical decisions. A perfect storm brewing As we head into 2023, the perfect fuel storm is brewing. Recently, America’s Energy...
News
Standard Fuel Oils acquires Solo Petroleum to expand fuel distribution reach
...customers of both Standard Fuel Oils and Solo Petroleum were assured the transition would be “seamless, with continued access to high-quality products and services”. Image provided by Standard Fuel Oils...
News
Industry consolidation continues, driven by acquisitions and private equity
...and innovation.” commented Matt Whitton, CEO, Watson Fuels The deal includes all operations under the Watson Fuels banner – from domestic heating oil and agricultural fuels to lubricants and fuel...
Analysis
Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...fuel suppliers – those who sell more than 450,000 litres of applicable fuels – do this by redeeming Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs) or by paying a fixed sum for...
Insight
The UK fuel industry: latest statistical analysis
As Fuels Industry UK publishes its 2024 Fuels Statistics report, we consider the fuels sector in the light of its findings. The Fuels Statistics report is an annual analysis of...
Insight
Sustainable low carbon liquid fuels: perspectives and prospects
...three liquid fuels that are seen to have an important role to play. These are: Renewable diesel (HVO) Sustainable aviation fuel Synthetic or E fuels. Apart from their contribution to...
Analysis
Fuelling progress: future fuels for transport decarbonisation
When it comes to the fuels of the future, just how far have we come? Liz boardman takes a look at the latest hydrogen and biofuel developments for heavy transport....
News
The shipping news
...High Sulphur Fuel Oil LSFO – Low Sulphur Fuel Oil LSMGO – Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil IFO – Intermediate Fuel Oil ECUK – East Coast UK ECA – Emission...
News
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...
News
New leadership team at Lifecycle Oils fuels expansion plans
Used cooking oil collection, recycling and green fuel generation specialists, Lifecycle Oils, has appointed a new leadership team as part of its ongoing investment, expansion and growth programme. Adam Thompson,...
News
Distributor Diaries – February 2024
...HVO, and for being a Renewable Fuel Supplier under Zemo’s Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS), which reassures fleet operators they are purchasing bulk supplies of guaranteed and reportable sustainable fuel....
News
Reap what you sow
...15% of its overall business. FAST manufactures a number of agricultural products including fuel upgrade, Gas Oil Extra; fuel soluble biocide, Anti Bug; fuel stabiliser, Fuel Store Plus; and online...
Interview
ESL Fuels: working with customers to deliver sustainable fuel solutions
...advice and support to UKIFDA” – Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA. “ESL Fuels have provided valuable technical advice and support to our members on fuel oils and sustainable liquid fuels”, David...
Interview
Raising standards in energy distribution with Standard Fuel Oils
...is not surprising given the focus that Standard Fuel Oils has had, since its beginning, on setting the standard for fuel distribution – a drive that was recognised when the...
Interview
In Conversation with The Oil Lady
...you can only afford 500 litres, why should you be penalised for that? “Renewable fuels are currently so expensive for the average consumer meaning many cannot afford it. Any fuel...
Interview
Sustainable aviation fuel: routes to feedstocks that can fill the production gap
...portfolio for sustainable aviation fuels. In any consideration of decarbonisation goals, the main fuels that come under scrutiny are diesel, jet and petrol (gasoline). With electrification largely viewed as the...