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Creating a Taskforce for Liquid Biofuels
...that are already being developed and coming to market including Gas to Liquid (GTL), Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), e-fuels and other liquid fuels made from waste materials. Products such as...
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Insight
The changing world of the oil trader
...Total, etc. These vertically integrated international oil companies (IOCs) have been joined by state owned concerns, or national oil companies ( NOCd )- names such as Aramco, Kuwait Petroleum, IPC,...
Market Report
The increasing impact of China’s economy on global oil demand
...driver of oil demand growth over the last 20 years. Oil markets have become so reliant on China’s seemingly endless growth The slowdown in global oil consumption is largely the...
News
Could heating oil prices be frozen?
...very little mention was made of other fuels such as heating oil. The possibility of a heating oil price freeze Citing international factors, gas and electricity suppliers plus a number...
News
The ‘perfect fit for Rix’
...managing director of Rix Petroleum, described Stones Fuel Oils as the ‘perfect fit’ for Rix as both businesses had much in common. “Stones Fuel Oils is a fantastic and well-run...
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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...
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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...
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Campaign-leading distributor first to lift US imported HVO following tariff removal
Cornwall-based fuel distributor Mitchell and Webber undertook the first lifting of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) imported from the US at the Valero terminal in Cardiff last Thursday. Mitchell & Webber...
Analysis
Planning for the future: Nextgen skills for the fuels sector
...by net zero.” This was something highlighted by Elizabeth’s predecessor, Stephen Marcos Jones, in the November issue of Fuel Oil News: “Within the downstream sector we have a highly skilled,...
Interview
DCC on ambitions for Ireland and energy transition
...and commercial fuels, heating oils, biofuel and renewable solutions and related products and services in Europe. Claudia Weeks, content editor of Fuel Oil News, speaks with Eddie O’Brien, managing director...
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Fuel distribution excellence recognised at superb industry event
...presents the Innovation Award, sponsored by Fuel Oil News, to Gwyn Lewis of Eliminox The Innovation Award, sponsored by Fuel Oil News, was won by Eliminox whose innovative fuel conditioner...
Opinion
Will rising fuel prices accelerate the switch to renewables?
...power capacity of fossil fuels and nuclear combined.” Conflicts and inflation influencing supply chains Russia is the world’s second largest producer of oil and natural gas. Without oil and gas...
Opinion
Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape
...liquid fuels and encourage a move away from traditional fuel options. The red diesel duty changes, therefore, should not be taken in isolation, but viewed through the lens of wider...
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myAutomate acquires Portland Pricing to enhance its fuel data services
...fuel card data Renewable fuel insights, including HVO Since its founding in 2019, myAutomate has been at the forefront of innovation in the fuel industry. With over 65 years of...
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Stanlow refinery moves closer to low carbon future as EET Fuels commissions hydrogen furnace
...Stanlow site is a move set to significantly reduce carbon emissions, enhancing fuel supply chain sustainability. A new era in low-carbon liquid fuel production EET Fuels, the trading name of...
News
Oil – the only heating fuel where prices have fallen
Jeremy Hawksley speaking about Oilsave and the fight for oil heating at the Fuel Oil News Distributor Debate earlier this month. See the March issue of Fuel Oil News for...
News
Vintage year of success for Millers Oils
...power increases up to 5.6 percent, and when the nanotechnology oil was tested against a competitor’s oil, Nanodrive recorded 33% lower friction. Application of the technology to road car oils...
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Technology: Supporting the supply chain
...the automatic process of emptying of the manifold – drivers and fuel oil operatives can be confident that the correct fuel is delivered every time and free from contamination. “In...