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WANTED – positive change in home heating and energy policies
Mark Askew – hopeful of a change in policies relating to the off grid sector and in particular the oil heating industry The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) is looking...
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Unprecedented demand for Transport Manager conferences – Logistics UK says ‘book now’
...unprecedented levels of interest from those running fleets of all sizes, demonstrating that our programme will provide the information and discussion that transport managers need.” Essential information from industry experts...
Opinion
LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK
...as possible. However, as Mr Walker continues, the industry is already taking steps to address the shortage of qualified workers: “The industry-backed Generation Logistics programme, supported by the Government, continues...
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Standard approval to counter skills shortage
...Mags Simpson, policy manager at FTA, explains, the standard cannot come quickly enough for an industry which has been plagued with skills shortages in recent years; “The news that the...
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Sentinam launches to strengthen pump supply options for UK fuel distributors
...products, expert support, and competitive pricing. “Our commitment is to deliver the optimal pumping solutions for our customers’ unique needs, regardless of their industry.” The value of industry understanding As...
Opinion
Could electrification decarbonise petrochemical refining?
...and industrial manufacturers to lower the carbon footprint of their thermal processes to make a significant contribution to the global energy transition. The electrification of heating devices in industry could...
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New manager at Phillips 66
...forecourt dealers and supermarkets throughout the UK and Ireland. Mark brings a wealth of industry experience to Phillips 66, having worked in the downstream fuels industry for over 26 years....
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Firebird highlights HVO opportunity during Minister’s visit
...Chambers’ visit, and his keen interest in meeting with the industry first hand to learn more about the opportunities for Ireland around HVO, marks a turning point for our industry....
Insight
What the UK CCS announcements mean for the sector
...industry with the certainty required to deploy CCUS at pace and at scale. Here we consider the implications, for both the energy transition and sector jobs, of this commitment to...
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UKIFDA EXPO 2024: exciting conference programme revealed
...be leading experts, offering inspiring innovation, industry action plan updates and roundtable discussions, covering all the topics influencing and driving the industry forward amid significant political, environmental, social and technological...
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People Moves – December 2024
...“I aim to work in banking, particularly in financial markets, and this internship at Mabanaft gives me the chance to understand the financial and operational dynamics of a global industry,”...
Interview
Behind the deal: Private equity acquisition in the liquid fuel distribution industry
...done to them, the whole process becomes more productive,” adds Callum. Private equity vs industry buyer: what sets them apart With the Watson deal bringing a new angle to sector...
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Farewell to an editor extraordinaire
Getting on top of the industry’s stories, Jane has travelled extensively across the UK and Ireland in search of interesting industry news and hot topics After 21 years working on...
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A stepping stone or an underwhelming plan to reach net zero? Industry responds to new energy plan
The Government’s new net zero plan has been described, by the UK’s leading hydrogen trade association, as a ‘stepping stone’ to a robust UK energy system, while the Energy Industry...
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Heat in buildings – joint statement on the government’s future framework
...and we urge BEIS to work closely with the liquid fuels industry to develop a roadmap to carbon reduction with a bio/efuel transition as part of the overall picture for...
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Food-based biofuels to be capped
...prices. “We are not closing down the existing [biodiesel] industry,” she said. “What they produce they can continue to produce.” Alain Brinon, president of Fediol, an industry body, said: “This...
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Oil heating stays ahead of the game
...oil heating industry remains strong,” says OFTEC CEO Paul Rose. “The industry now has improved performance condensing boilers, better controls, wireless fuel monitoring and importantly, with the new ErP legislation...
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Successful MP drop-in session brings further support for HVO
On 24th May, industry trade bodies UKIFDA and OFTEC held a joint drop-in session for MPs in Westminster. 26 MPs or their researchers attended the highly successful event with a...