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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...
Fuel prices trigger a cost of delivering crisis for Santa

Opinion

Fuel prices trigger Santa’s cost of delivering crisis

2022 has seen unprecedented fuel prices which have added pressure to supply chains already creaking at the seams from Brexit and driver shortages. The fuel duty cut announced in March...
Fuel producer Coryton has launched a sustainable fuel that is formulated for classic vehicles but that can also be used in modern engines.

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UK’s first sustainable petrol goes on sale to the public

The UK’s first publicly available sustainable petrol went on sale earlier this month. Designed by Coryton, a leading supplier of bespoke and sustainable fuels, specifically for classic vehicles, the fuel...

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Wincanton renews Valero contract

Wincanton has renewed its contract to provide fuel distribution for Valero Energy. The new deal will run for five years, which will take the working relationship between the companies to...

Insight

The growth of natural gas in Ireland

...the 8,500 mile gas grid infrastructure through its Gas Networks Ireland subsidiary.  The grid comprises a 1,500 mile pipeline transmission network and 7,000 miles of distribution networks. Market development Gas...

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DCC to acquire Irish-owned fuel distributor

One of the leading fuel distribution companies in Ireland, and parent company of Certas Energy, DCC, has agreed to buy Jones Oil for an undisclosed sum. Trading in Ireland under...

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XPO Logistics works with Arco

...national distribution contract by Arco, supplier of safety equipment, workwear, gloves and maintenance supplies to several industries including oil and gas. Arco has been growing rapidly and recently invested £4...

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People are the passion at Craggs Energy

...Craggs Energy with his father-in-law, Ralph Thornber, who sold his own fuel distribution business to Shell in the late 1980s. The two saw a gap for a small company with...
UKIFDA announces final shortlist for EXPO 2024 Awards

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UKIFDA announces final shortlist for EXPO 2024 Awards

...Popplewell (Dice Fuels), Harry Boxall (NWF Fuels) and James Pulling (WCF Chandlers). Commenting on the shortlist, Ken Cronin said: “The search for the liquid fuel distribution industry’s emerging talent has been fascinating. There are...
Michelin HVO

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Michelin chooses HVO to cut fleet emissions

...European Distribution Centre and Remix factory to distribution hubs nationwide – covering 3.4 million miles per year. An easy decision John Howe, Managing Director of Michelin Tyre plc, says: “We...
An array of leading voices will deliver useful insights at EXPO 2024.

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UKIFDA EXPO 2024: exciting conference programme revealed

...trailblazer in hydrogen research, takes centre stage to explore the future role of hydrogen. Could it revolutionise the liquid fuel distribution sector? Hear about the ground-breaking work that JCB has...

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NEW – Safe Loading Pass scheme

...in 1989 the industry has changed significantly;  the majority of oil companies now contract out their fuel distribution to specialist hauliers, with several specialist tank storage companies now also operating...

Interview

Morrow Fuels – goes the extra mile

...remaining 20% is split evenly between agricultural and commercial customers.   The state of the industry Asked about how he perceives the current fuel distribution industry in Northern Ireland, a...

Insight

Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor

...the transport sector, for ‘renewable’ fuels as low carbon liquid ‘drop-in’ fuels. Distributors are very well placed to exploit these opportunities. Challenges and opportunities – new and quite different from...

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Fuel switch in full flow for River Thames

...The Dispenser will supply GreenD+, the lowest emission diesel fuel available on the river. The Dispenser will become London’s premier green floating fuel station and will help make an annual...