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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers
...has proved so popular and the feedback we have had from drivers has been fantastic. We now have a pipeline of highly talented Class 2 drivers either in training or...
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A Wild Wednesday at the Fuel Oil News Distributor Debate
...storm, more than 80 people gathered at the Ramada Hotel in Solihull. Our first speaker was Andrew Owens (1), co-founder of Greenergy in the early 1990s, a company which now...
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Kettlewell Fuels expands delivery fleet
...some great feedback from them – apparently the new tankers are comfortable and nice to drive too. Commenting on the other addition to the fleet, Janet says: “It’s important to...
Interview
Rapid growth keeps Exswift Fuels in the pink
...where it is a new name. “The feedback we are getting points to two reasons why customers put their business with us – our very competitive pricing and the customer...
Opinion
Do you see issues with the introduction of Euro VI or do you welcome it as positive step towards increasing energy efficiency?
...“Euro VI is marginally less energy efficient, adds weight and costs more to purchase and maintain, however it has vastly reduced emissions which will reduce air pollution. Overall it has added...
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A change in direction for Thomas Silvey
...fleet management solution delivers visibility, compliance and cost control to fleets.” Since the launch of Miles Monitor over a year ago, Silvey Fleet has received positive feedback from companies who...
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UM Terminals makes senior appointment
...metres of bulk liquid storage, but the plan is to grow this to over 400,000 cubic metres. Product solutions include vegetable oils, industrial, food and feed, chemical, fertiliser, fuels, biofuels...
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New OCRS report
...report altogether. Following representations by FTA, VOSA recognised that it had removed a useful compliance too and agreed to develop a bespoke report. At the workshop operators gave feedback on...
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Trade body name change reflects move towards more sustainable fuels
...low carbon fuels such as renewable diesel, biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which use non-petroleum feedstocks.” Representing eight manufacturing, supply and marketing companies that operate the six major oil...
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The best forecourt in Scotland
Certas Energy retail director, Ramsay MacDonald and cluster manager Senga Mulrine with TV comedian Alexander Armstrong Gulf-branded Carronvale Service Station has received top prize in the Best Forecourt in Scotland...
Opinion
Is there a market for building vehicles to run on alternative fuels?
...biofuels – and, results have been both clear and encouraging. Feedback tells us that cost savings of up to 20% are available, with conversion payback times on investment around 24...
Analysis
Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology
...web integration. With our integrated solution, customers can place an order on a distributor’s website, and this will feed into the back-office software, be scheduled and transferred to the in-cab...
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DECC proposes excluding biofuels from domestic RHI
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published consultation documents for the introduction of the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive. The new proposals all but rule out the inclusion of B30K Bioheating Oil,...
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UM Terminals invests millions in its Liverpool terminal
...oils, fertiliser and key growth areas of biofuels and biofuel feed stocks. The company is also underway transferring across to low carbon tank heating technology, part of the wider UM...
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Driving academy launch solves distributor driver shortage
...feedback from our first cohort to see how we can further enhance the excellent training and support we already provide. “Our aim is to reduce the need for external recruitment...
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Open to debate in Ireland
l-r From Corrib Oil in Co Galway – Tom Connolly, Gerry Mullen, Matt Stratford, Eamonn Dalton, with Neil Stewart, Stewart Oils, Co Roscommon 70% of distributors who completed the feedback...
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QM Recycled Energy unveils new HQ
QM Recycled Energy (QMRE) has taken over new Kent premises to function jointly as an HQ for all nationwide operations and a main test and development location for its plastic...
Opinion
Emissions: how harmful are they?
The January issue of Fuel Oil News considered the key takeaways from COP27 as well as energy sector challenges and opportunities. It also took a closer look at the subject...