Analysis
Prax – a fast track wholesaler
...deal to suit their needs.” The recent appointment of a new sales and marketing director, Neil Robertson, has further enhanced the company’s sales team. (see page 5 FON August). “We’re...
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Opinion
UKIFDA urges UK Government to reconsider red diesel entitlement deadline
...entitlement to use red diesel from April 2022, UKIFDA is largely in agreement. UKIFDA chief executive Guy Pulham comments; “We lobbied the government ahead of the Budget 2020 and are...
News
Government announces increased heating oil payment to be made ‘in the new year’.
...to £200 for domestic users and £150 for commercial users the Government has now confirmed that the payments will be made ‘as soon as possible in the new year’. The...
Opinion
Industry response to Government’s Energy White Paper
With Government acknowledging the positive contribution that the industry can make in the transition to net zero in its recently published Energy White Paper, UKPIA and OGUK have welcomed the...
Insight
Transition talk with Peter Davidson of the Tank Storage Association
...growth sectors and government to identify risks to critical imports and develop an action plan. In addition to the Critical Imports Council, new structures within government are expected to be...
Opinion
Industry urges Government on rural decarbonisation strategy as customer cost concerns grow
Ahead of publication of the government’s long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, the liquid fuel heating industry has called for the adoption of five key recommendations that will ensure a successful transition...
News
An industry creating its own new dawn – liquid biofuel trials in the UK
...about making this a reality.” Paul Rose also highlighted how expanding the trials will be expensive, hence the industry bodies bidding for government funding: “The government has already supported other...
News
Vivergo Fuels announces closure plans
...consequence of delaying the introduction of E10. “Introducing E10 should be a government priority,” said Gaynor Hartnell, REA’s head of renewable fuels. “Vivergo is a part of the government’s Northern...
News
Heat in buildings – joint statement on the government’s future framework
...to government’s call for evidence were received but the conclusions drawn in the document highlighted BEIS’ continued focus on the electrification of heat using heat pumps. “We believe this approach...
News
Industry welcomes Chancellor’s £20bn backing for carbon capture and storage
...to store 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2030 as part of his clean energy reset commenting: “Without government support, the average household energy bill would have hit...
News
Cautious industry response to fuel resilience bill
...minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan, sets out how the Government intends to address threats to the security of fuel supply by providing powers to ensure resilience in the downstream oil sector, including...
News
Government urged to set achievable SAF targets and consider impacts on kerosene supply
UKPIA is calling on the UK Government to set an achievable target for the amount of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) used by UK airlines in 2025 or risk higher prices...
Opinion
Industry disappointed by lack of government response to ‘Fuelling the Future’ report
Logistics UK shares the Transport Committee’s disappointment regarding government’s response to the Fuelling the Future report. Michelle Gardner, deputy director of policy at Logistics UK comments: “While government’s response did...
Opinion
Home heating policies are impacting voting intentions in key rural constituencies
A new survey has revealed how the government’s green heating policies are impacting voting intentions across key rural Conservative constituencies from cabinet minister seats to key marginals ahead of the...
Opinion
Grangemouth plans result in calls for urgent government action
Grangemouth’s future in focus as stakeholders demand clarity and commitment The publication of Project Willow – a government-backed roadmap to transform Scotland’s Grangemouth oil refinery into a low-carbon industrial hub...
Interview
Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years
...Howard with another steep learning curve as it became apparent that: “With the Government driving those markets you quickly realise you have no control, and those parts of our business...
News
Commenting on a modern industrial strategy
Chris Hunt, director general of UKPIA With the Government launching its green paper for a new Industrial Strategy for the UK last week, UKPIA was among the first to announce...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – time to reflect
...the agenda for the next few months. Legislative influence and regulatory guidance We have a new government in the UK, and while their policies on heating and transport are not...