Analysis
UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation
...fuel industry was to work in a fast- paced environment where one day is never the same as the next. Although it may have bad press, the fuel industry forms...
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Opinion
North Sea oil and gas must address challenges to mitigate energy crises
...report series from the Oil and Gas Transitions (OGT) initiative. Long a strategically important reservoir for oil and gas, the North Sea is now a pivotal ground zero for net...
News
Zemo partners with the FIA to deliver certified sustainable fuel for Formula 1 from 2026
...certified sustainable fuel. The scheme provides an independent and impartial framework for approving each batch of racing fuel produced by racing fuel suppliers. It is underpinned by a third-party verification...
News
NI oil stocks low due to unexpectedly high demand
...sought to replenish stocks ahead of winter. However, this demand has outstripped supply and distributors are reporting low levels of stock currently. “Distributors must forecast expected demand months in advance...
Opinion
Why is fuel filter blocking still an issue?
...The taskforce has had some small wins regarding changes to fuel specifications but getting those changes into the fuel supply chain have been delayed. “Testing of fuel samples has shown...
Interview
Why are new UK oil fields essential to a sustainable future?
...oil fields like Cambo, says Katy Heidenreich, operations director at Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) who shares her thoughts with us: “Shell’s decision to suspend its involvement in Cambo, the...
Interview
Preparing for the red diesel rebate changes
...cleaning has never been higher. Sites, including the depot storage tanks of fuel oil suppliers, must be cleaned to remove all residue of red fuel. Not doing so could result...
News
Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...to a wide audience.” Halso UK Fuels and EL-Oils – Summer Fun Day 2024 is a big hit! Halso UK Fuels and EL-Oils, the Staffordshire-based distributors, hosted their Summer Fun...
News
August update
...before the latest update confirmed that jet fuel (kerosene) will be liable for duty whereas crude oil and low sulphur gasoil/diesel (less than 0.2% sulphur) imports will remain exempt. “If...
News
Watson Fuels joins Inspirit Capital: a new era for one of the UK’s leading fuel distributors
...Fuels operations: Domestic heating oil and heating services Agricultural and commercial bulk fuel Lubricants Fuel cards Specialist fuels and wholesale The move comes at a pivotal time for the UK...
News
February 2016 update
...of the crude oil sold around the world. The vast majority of crude oil is sold at a discount to these two grades. So when we talk about $20 a...
News
University scientists have developed a greener marine fuel
...up to 500°C to convert them into bio-oil. Solvents were added to the bio-oil, which was then blended with used cooking oil or fat to create the fuel. Dr Abul...
News
East Cork Oil abandons Atlantic and Geaney acquisition plans after competition scrutiny
...entities Atlantic Oils and Geaney Oil via three depots. The two distributors sell home-heating oil, diesel and sulphur-free gas oil and other products. East Cork Oil distributes fuel products, including...
News
Domestic heating oil users urged to place orders now
...oil users. In a statement on behalf of the liquid fuel industry trade association Ken Cronin, CEO commented: “We welcome the increased support to £200 for heating oil customers this...
Interview
Crown Oil – delivering carbon neutrality as it celebrates 75 years
Fuel Oil News congratulates bury-headquartered Crown Oil on its 75th year in business, and speaks with this fuel supplier, which is leading the way in the sector transition, about a...
News
Nicholl Fuel Oils achieves a fuel first
Nicholl Fuel Oils has installed Northern Ireland’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuelling facility at its Carryduff 24-hour forecourt with plans to make this new, renewable biofuel available across all...
News
A unique contribution wins Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2022
...(Road Tankers Northern) EMO Oils (Central Welding) Consols Oils (Maidment) WCF Fuels (Road Tankers Northern) BWOC (Feldbinder) Stevenage Oils (Lakeland) Craggs Energy (Tasca Tankers) Howells Fuel Oil (Road Tankers Northern)...
News
Kaessbohrer unveils UK-specific fuel tanker to meet industry challenges
Kaessbohrer has launched a new 45m³ aluminium fuel oil tanker, specifically engineered to meet the unique demands of UK fuel distributors. The tanker, now available through MM Acquisitions in Preston,...