Opinion
Highs and lows of the oil price drop
...has been warned that 30,000 jobs in the gas and oil sector could be lost, with oil prices falling to their lowest in two decades. But, despite the global crash...
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News
Record profits as new MD takes over reins at The Bayford Group
...(r) with Liz Slater Lindsay Austin’s expertise in UK and global roles includes global head of retail at Topman, Topshop, head of retail at Mamas & Papas – and leading...
Insight
FETSA calls for overhaul of energy security strategy
...for a sweeping reform of Europe’s energy security framework – suggesting that national stockpile systems are no longer fit for purpose in today’s volatile global environment. Why reform now? FETSA,...
Knowledge
Mabanaft: sustainability through carbon offset projects
...Carbon Offset. Carbon offsetting is achieved through global projects that cover a range of renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources. They include: Hydro Electric Wind Power Solar Energy Wind Farms...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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....