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New director general for UKPIA
...this, Stephen worked at the Department for Education and also the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation in Barcelona. Stephen has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Oxford University and...
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New initiative launched to crack down on fuel thieves
...it is another example of doing things first in Nottinghamshire and I think Neighbourhood Inspector Hayley Crawford and Sergeant Mark Talbot have done a great job with this pioneering scheme.”...
Insight
The emergence and growth of Puma Energy
...of a bitumen storage/distribution operation out of the Stolthaven Dagenham facility to service requirements in London and the south east. In March, Puma acquired the former Murco Milford Haven refinery...
Interview
Do your staff feel appreciated? More than a third say your thanks is meaningless
...on the payroll. With so much to be gained from an effective recognition programme, leaders can’t afford to pay it lip-service but must invest in getting it right. Andreea Dinu...
Insight
Climate Challenge: Action is imperative
...Zero, and Dr. Radhika Khosla, Associate Professor at Oxford University and Programme Leader at the ZERO Institute. With both immersed in climate study they were invited to share their experiences...
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The Downstream Fuel Distribution Forum marks 10 years of vital industry initiative
...discharging. An important achievement Peter Oakford, Chair of the Downstream Fuel Distribution Forum, said: “We are delighted to be marking the 10th anniversary of the PDP Scheme this year. Since...
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Fay takes over as OFTEC chairman
...afford to be complacent and OFTEC is already investigating the viability of low carbon biofuels, which we see as the future for our industry.” “I look forward to building on...
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Essar Chester Half Marathon ‘an amazing day’ as heat fails to deter runners
...the official race charity for 2024. Brilliant support Marshall Smith of Ashford AC, this year’s winner in a time of 1:07:52, commented: “The atmosphere was incredible…” and the first woman...
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Oil industry stars recognised
...won by Lee Stafford of LWL Heating in Brighton, while Daniel Pannell of Pembrokeshire Housing Association was named Trainee of the Year. Daniel said: “Winning this award is massive. I...
Insight
Refining operations
...of excess refining capacity in Europe, Total’s exit from the UK’s branded retail fuels market along with the sale of its equity distributor interests, the decision to halve Lindsey’s distillation...
Opinion
Hydrogen-diesel hybrid engine – why baby number two could be the favourite child
...Bremen towards the end of last year James Shenton, managing director at Tuffa UK Ltd, found that seeing so much activity around hydrogen as a viable alternative to fossil fuels...
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NI oil stocks low due to unexpectedly high demand
...and this unprecedented uplift in August has left us short of product. All oil products are brought into NI from GB, usually from Milford Haven but this year we are...
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Northern Ireland – an overdependence on oil?
...solution, it is increasingly difficult to afford with ‘the lack of a PAYGO option a major factor’. It also points out that switching to oil does not currently have the...
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Simon scoops safety award
...dedication to industrial safety.” The Milford Haven-based company specialises in supporting the UK energy sector through the manufacture and distribution of personal protective equipment, work wear and workplace safety supplies....
Interview
A Day in the Life: David Wells OBE and Jemma James of Logistics UK
...Spurs beat Man Utd at Old Trafford 3-0, or something similar. I play tennis regularly at David Lloyd. Jemma: Taking my truck for a drive or planning my next holiday....
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – what’s next for net zero?
...“alienated many people rather than bringing them along,” and warned that policies based on phasing out fossil fuels in the short term are “doomed to failure.” The unease surrounding net-zero...
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UKIFDA’s winner of new Young Person of the Year Award
...will now be presented annually to a young person in the liquid fuels distribution industry who UKIFDA believes has gone above and beyond the call of duty and is becoming...
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Centrica and Ryze join forces to kickstart UK hydrogen development
...cost of transitioning to Net Zero for homeowners and businesses.” Game-changing projects Jo Bamford, green entrepreneur and Executive Chairman of Ryze, said: “It is clear from our conversations with Centrica...