Opinion
The community speaks
How would you summarise 2023? The fuel distribution community looks back over the year. Asked for ‘3 words or phrases that sum up working in fuel distribution in 2023’ our...
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News
The next generation of fuel distributors
...farm and then onto selling blue paraffin bought from Vine Fuels who then wanted a distributor for kerosene between Bicester and Aylesbury. “This was how fuel oil distribution first became...
Insight
A “changing of the guard” in the UK fuel marking regime
...of fuelDyeguard® GOMC 0519: 1L of Marker Dye Concentrate in 5,000L of fuel Kerosene Marker Concentrates: Dyeguard® KMC1005: 1L of Marker Dye Concentrate in 10,000L of fuelDyeguard® KMC3015: 1L of...
Interview
The evolving scope of fuel logistics
...as they develop new waste-derived, renewable fuels, with logistics capability and inbound and outbound solutions. A good example is the capability and technical support for hydrogen distribution that has been...
Interview
Jay Nair of Mabanaft: transition, inclusion and diversity
...distribution sector is undergoing its biggest change since the advent of fossil fuel. Over the next 10 years we will see a plethora of fuels offered to, and tested in,...
Interview
In Conversation with Chris Bingham of Craggs Energy Group
...around Future Fuels has been a game changer. Three years ago, I thought the future for fuel distribution looked very grim as we had no voice and no strategy to...
News
Renovare fuelling the biofuel debate
Updates to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) in January 2021 will see fuel suppliers required to increase the amount of renewable fuel they use to comply with the scheme....
Interview
Decarbonising fossil fuel in transport: have we been asking the wrong question?
...exacerbated by dirty fuel filters restricting flow through the engine. “The absorbed air causes cavitation in the fuel which increases fuel consumption, decreases engine performance, increases emissions, and increases engine...
News
Industry consolidation continues, driven by acquisitions and private equity
...developments in the UK fuel distribution sector this year comes with the acquisition of Watson Fuels by London-based private equity firm Inspirit Capital. Watson Fuels, established in 1957, in rural...
News
Money-saving app launched to counter escalating fuel costs
...the fuel card minefield Launched in March this year, WhatsFuel is a new and unique service, and Nik explained how it came about: “Whatsfuel was launched initially to help fuel...
News
Kerosene – supply and quality
...Distributor Debate earlier this year. Julia, a chemist with 19 years experience in fuel and fuel additives, understands fuel. In her capacity as technical business development manager at Fuel Additive...
Analysis
Greening the sector: Dover Fueling Solutions considers the future for fuels
...energy and global platforms, shares her thoughts on the future for fuel with Claudia Weeks, content editor for Fuel Oil News. Can you tell us more about Dover Fueling Solutions?...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...“It is important to recognise that the future fuels may not even be the fuels that we have or know right now but may be a zero-carbon fuel that may...
News
Distributor diaries November 2023:updates from our distributor community
...experience in fuel distribution, having previously owned and operated Brogan Fuels until they sold the business in 2009. Alan Tait, the director and owner of Oilfast commented: “I am delighted...
Interview
Fuel Oil News talks with new sector supplier Sentinam
...to meet diverse fuel distribution needs, from remote depots to urban fuelling stations. Whether it’s ensuring consistent flow in challenging locations or supporting large-scale facilities, our solutions are designed to...
News
Airport Energy – making every single litre count
...the industry and in limited supply.” The company now provides 95% of Heathrow’s airside fuel. Additionally, it manages fuel supply and fuel facilities at Stansted and Edinburgh with fuel also...
Case Study
QMRE: Transforming plastic waste into sustainable solutions
...oil could soon become a mainstream component of transport fuels, aviation fuels, and even marine fuels. Additionally, QMRE is exploring solutions for specific plastic waste streams such as carpets and...
News
A product making a marked impact on fuel theft
The reform of the red diesel rebate meant that it became impossible to differentiate visually between the fuel stored on construction sites, or in many fuel depots, and that used...