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Credit where it’s due
Global recession has put the credit insurance market through the most difficult period in its history. As business failures took a dramatic rise, claims flooded in to insurers from companies...
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Speed networking for the tank storage industry
...which successfully launched the inaugural Global Tank Storage Awards, and unveiled a brand-new conference format, saw an 8% increase in visitor numbers. The show also introduced a new smart badge...
Insight
Downstream Norway: Leading the way in decarbonisation
...over 80% by the start of this year, taking the total fleet to just under 500,000. The country is in the vanguard, globally, with regard to the extent of EV...
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Trafigura to acquire Greenergy’s Canadian operations
...higher percentage biodiesel blends from its rail-fed terminals in Ontario and British Columbia. Ben Luckock, Global Head of Oil at Trafigura, said: “Greenergy’s Canadian business has strong commercial synergies with...
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Portland Market Report – oil prices
...thinking was that just as oil production was increasing, the global economy was showing sure signs of a slow-down. We also pointed out that OPEC’s surprisingly steadfast cohesion, was now...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...– and advantage of scale. In fact, European refining within a global context still ranks as competitive, providing it is not materially disadvantaged by one-sided EU legislation. The report also highlighted the...
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The world’s biggest tank terminal event
...of global energy demand has continued to rise. This is pushing developments in new technology, materials and automation equipment and we expect all that innovation to be on the show...
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BP to cut 10,000 jobs as virus hits demand for oil
BP has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide following the global slump in demand for oil. Having paused redundancies during the peak of the pandemic the CEO of the...
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Oil and gas apprenticeship scheme open for applications
...OPITO, the global safety and skills organisation for the energy industry, and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), on behalf of industry operators and major contractors, was launched in...
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Oil challenges and opportunities to be tackled at IP Week
‘Meeting today’s challenges, investing in tomorrow’s opportunities’ is the theme for this year’s International Petroleum Week in London on 18-20 February 2013. The global outlook for the oil and gas...
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A low carbon economy by 2050?
...global price spikes have on the UK could be reduced by more than 50%, as a result of climate change policies says an Oxford Economics report which was commissioned by...
Opinion
Oil and gas industry welcomes Chancellors’ Budget
...of Research & Development tax relief, which can be a key driver of success in the field of green technology. “The investment towards the Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone, Global Underwater...
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Wrightbus unveils new Rightech EV truck brand to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today took the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans to become a global transport leader, providing affordable options for...
Opinion
Hydrogen bodies urge government to better support fuel suppliers
...raising its ambitions for hydrogen and recognising the need to move fast if we are to secure the maximum number of jobs and economic growth in this emerging global industry....
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Former Shell man named as EI’s president-elect
...director of Ludgate Investment, Vivienne Cox who has held a number of senior executive roles at BP, Steve Holliday formerly CEO of National Grid and Ceri Powell, global head...
Insight
Hydrogen Strategy: Ongoing developments
...its broad approach is relatively clear. In particular, there is the ambition to become a global leader on hydrogen by 2030. It is assessed that adoption of the strategy could...
Interview
Green Fuels: fighting climate change with sewage sludge
...employees and, globally, it’s probably about 50 employees overall. We’re a small company but we are growing rapidly.” James went on to discuss how the business has expanded over the...
Opinion
Energy-neutral body says hydrogen supply chain development hinges on major policy changes
...industry needs supply demand equilibrium to thrive and contribute to national and global environmental commitments,” Mr Broadley said. “Our research and industry conversations show that the global supply of hydrogen...