Interview
In profile with Ken Cronin of UKIFDA
Our special monthly feature which gives you the opportunity to ‘meet’ an industry figure and, hopefully, to discover another side to them beyond the well- known facts. In April’s edition,...
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News
Coryton sustainable fuel powers Prodrive Hunter to record success at Dakar 2023
...greenhouse gasses. The fact that it’s our second year of success working together at Dakar is further proof of this potential. “By taking part in events like this, we hope...
News
Simon – investing in our infrastructure
...being considered for steam production. It is hoped that a mix of energy sources will give some protection against future energy price fluctuations. Coping with the legacy of Buncefield “The...
Interview
In Conversation with The Oil Lady
...to see Robert Downey Junior coming out of his house! “In 2007, the time felt right to move back to the UK. I started working for an insurance company, but...
Interview
The evolving scope of fuel logistics
...new challenge working for a privately owned and highly entrepreneurial business, and taking on their in-house haulage business, Flexigrid. The strategy was to take a relatively small but very capable...
Insight
Uniquely configured for supply reliability
...serving consumers. Through its dedicated in-house haulage team, Flexigrid, Greenergy was able to act quickly. The dedicated in-house scheduling, resourcing, customer service teams, and driver fleet worked together to reschedule...
Interview
Sodbury Fuels: Christmas, community and charity
...in the Welch house? Andy: “Hopefully a turkey with all the trimmings, chocolate and lots of alcohol (Carling for me – lol!)” What’s your favourite Christmas film? Andy and Lisa:...
Opinion
Business and energy minister backs winter fuel readiness campaign
...UKIFDA chief executive adds; “It is our hope that this campaign will help and encourage the 1.5m UK households who have oil heating to take winter readiness measures. Oil is...
News
Helping with Ireland’s energy transition
...for everyone committed to cutting carbon in Ireland, our members currently deliver heating oil to 686,000 households, mainly in rural and off-grid locations where a great deal of consideration must...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...and the banning of oil boilers without consideration for the 80-year-old in an old, rural farmhouse who faces a cost of around 35,000 to 60,000 euros to retrofit the property...
News
Crown Oil ‘so pleased’ to be crowned winner
...reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 90% and dramatically reduces particulate matter in our air. “Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil pushes the boundaries of traditional fossil fuels towards a more sustainable future, which...
News
Will YOUR customers “buy oil early” for winter?
...to stock up on oil sooner not later. “It’s better to order early when demand is low and prices are low and to make sure no household is caught out,...
News
Your say: UK low carbon fuel strategy consultation launches
...Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State for Transport said: “Low carbon fuels (LCFs) have been instrumental in reducing the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions for more than a decade. Transport has...
News
Clever chemistry fuels business
...contract talks with several household names and fuel distributors. “We’re at the stage of finalising volumes and prices with companies,” entrepreneur and investor Gordon McLure, told Fuel Oil News editor,...
Opinion
New UK oil essential for low carbon future
...gas and oil needed to make good those production gaps cost the nation about £7 billion net – around £250 per household. Maintenance not expansion “Why, though, do we need...
News
UKIFDA EXPO 2021 goes virtual
...needs – and will bridge the way to when we hope to host a physical EXPO once more in April 2022 at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. “We hope as many...
Interview
In profile with Clare Charlton of Mabanaft
Welcome to April’s edition of our special monthly feature which gives you the opportunity to ‘meet’ an industry figure and, hopefully, to discover another side to them beyond the well-known...
Interview
Next generation joins family-owned fuel distributor
...just 18 months old in Christmas 1991 with his favourite Christmas present – a Nolan-branded truck. What do you hope to achieve in your role? I hope to keep growing...