Interview
The evolving scope of fuel logistics
...Technician and equipment shortages, Just Stop Oil protests, a fuel crisis and the impact of the war in the Ukraine with the move away from Russian oil and the supply...
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News
BP halves dividend after record loss, but the future looks bright
Following a record $6.7bn quarterly loss, BP has halved its shareholder dividend after the coronavirus pandemic hit global demand for oil. The loss was largely due to BP writing down...
News
Oil and gas apprenticeship scheme open for applications
Recruitment for this year’s Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme (OGTAP) is ongoing until 25 March, as the innovative scheme searches for its 2022 cohort. The OGTAP scheme, managed by...
News
PRAX agrees deal for 340-site European forecourt network
The Prax Group has announced that it has signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire, from Mabanaft Gmbh & Co KG, 100% of the share capital of OIL!...
News
Essar expands fuel distribution into the South East following Oikos Storage agreement
A deal with Essex-based Oikos Storage will allow Essar Oil (UK) Ltd to expand fuel distribution into new markets beyond its traditional North West and Midland regions Under the agreement,...
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,...
News
Success despite oil demand & price slump
...slump in demand for petroleum products during lockdown, as well as an accompanying fall in oil prices, resulted in a 22 per cent drop in Group turnover, down from £509.3m...
Insight
Energy transition: Could a multidisciplinary approach be the key?
The UK Government North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) intends to introduce a new climate compatibility checkpoint before each future oil and gas licensing round to ensure licences awarded are aligned...
News
Optimum Oils extends partnership with Q8Oils
Cliff Thrussell, managing director, Optimum Oils and Andy Dixon, country manager, Q8Oils Optimum Oils has signed a further three-year contract with Q8Oils for the supply of Q8 lubricants for the...
Interview
Stephen Keep, tanker driver: ‘Tanker driving has been his whole world’
...in the Land Rover. My uncle also had a paraffin round a few miles away. In 1970 dad bought a tanker to deliver domestic heating oil and, as a 10-year-old,...
News
Certa Ireland transitions entire fuel distribution fleet from diesel to HVO
...no new carbon into the atmosphere, offers a reduction in carbon emissions by up to 90%. Part of the DCC Energy Group, Certa distributes heating oil from its 22 depots...
News
TG Lynes introduces HVO vehicles and storage in sustainability drive
HVO is the latest fleet fuel of choice for the business to continue to deliver its commitment to achieving net zero. Leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG...
News
Craggs Christmas day fuel deliveries exemplify seasonal goodwill
...out in his truck completing several emergency heating oil deliveries to ensure that the company’s customers had the vital fuel they needed to keep their home and family warm over...
Interview
In Profile with Donall O’Connor of Valueoils.com
...developing the ValueOils.com business model which is unique and “best in class” in terms of the UK home heating oil market. Tell us your greatest fear Being trapped underground –...
Knowledge
Mabanaft: sustainability through carbon offset projects
...happy to explore new ways to meet customers’ ever-changing energy needs. Integrated into the transportation, heating and industrial sectors, Mabanaft plays an active role in energy transition, combining economic growth...
News
Is the case for HVO strong enough?
The March issue of Fuel Oil News looks in depth at the industry efforts to find future fuel solutions. Image credit: Mitchell and Webber. Find out more the HVO trials,...
News
New jobs and a home heat campaign at Topaz
...have experienced very mild weather up to this point, forecasters are warning that temperatures are set to fall rapidly in coming weeks,” said commercial director Liam Mulcahy. “Ordering oil on...
News
Fuel Oil News mini-league: will 2024/25 be your season?
...inaugural season sponsor, ESL Fuels for their support with last season’s competition. A family business that designs, blends, processes and supplies a range of fuels for road, heating and marine,...