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Diversity in action in distribution
From what was once a traditionally male dominated industry, greater diversity is being seen every day within distribution companies, suppliers and trade bodies. We spoke with Emily Yates, who joined...
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MP visits first ever fossil-free HVO village, converted in industry trials
...UKIFDA and OFTEC. Mr Eustice met with village residents and industry leaders to find out more about the trial. Speaking at the event at Kehelland School – a 130 year-old...
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US$40M investment supports Velocys’ SAF ambition
...that will better equip Velocys to contribute meaningfully to the decarbonisation of the aviation industry. He commented: “The deal secures the future of Velocys, our pioneering technology and our industry...
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Funding will accelerate alternative fuels
Logistics UK calls for increased funding from the government to recognise the vital role of the logistics industry in the post-pandemic economic recovery and the net zero transition. The call...
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Industry responds to government hydrogen plans
A raft of announcements from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, including £400m backing for 11 major projects, has been welcomed by industry leaders. A boost for the...
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Excitement builds for UKIFDA EXPO 2021
...innovative companies that are bursting to share their new products and demonstrate the appeal to the liquid fuel distribution industry. “In fitting with the focus of this year’s show –...
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No one likes a ban, but everyone likes an EXPO!
...carbon emissions, a position I am sure the vast majority of our industry would totally support. Entirely positive because it would go some way to meeting Government net zero commitments...
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Ground breaking transatlantic flight hailed as significant step for sustainable liquid fuel
The Virgin Atlantic flight, partly funded by the UK government, was the first transatlantic flight to use 100% sustainable fuel. Hailed by the aviation industry and ministers as a demonstration...
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Call for 10,000 temporary visas to address driver crisis
...on supplies to businesses, retailers, homes and schools. The industry is working hard to recruit new drivers, with the implementation of new apprenticeships and other training schemes, and working with...
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Calls for Government support as oil homes switch to fossil-free HVO in numbers
...the Future Ready Fuel campaign. The industry is self-funding the project and is investing over £800,000. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, otherwise known as HVO, is derived from used cooking oil and...
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TSA launches Careers Week campaign
...storage and energy infrastructure industry offers a wide range of career paths across various fields, including business, operations, engineering, safety, marketing, IT, supply and trading, and more. The new campaign...
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Fay takes over as OFTEC chairman
...held the post for two years. Speaking as he passed the baton on to Niall, Nick said: “It has been another strong year for both our industry and for OFTEC....
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Industry urges Government on rural decarbonisation strategy as customer cost concerns grow
Ahead of publication of the government’s long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, the liquid fuel heating industry has called for the adoption of five key recommendations that will ensure a successful transition...
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“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”
...truck operator forced to embrace and adapt to it. “When compared with general haulage, the fuel distribution industry undoubtedly has a unique set of training requirements. This creates a need...
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A UK transport first as Tevva launches hydrogen electric HGV
...transition away from fossil fuels and the decarbonisation of the transport industry continues. In 2019, for example, HGVs contributed 18% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector,...
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Mabanaft looks forward to meeting the industry at EXPO 2022
Mabanaft will be exhibiting at the 2022 UKIFDA EXPO in Liverpool this April and the team is looking forward to meeting up in person with customers, suppliers and industry businesses...
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Huge boost for HVO as Government agrees with removal of import measures
...measures on imports of HVO given that the UK has an established FAME production industry, but no UK HVO production industry. After a period of consultation and review, the final...
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Certification formalises industry supplier’s investment in decarbonisation
...guiding principles being the delivery of more efficient pumping solutions, targeted initially at the oil and gas industry that hadn’t been well served in that respect. Since then, the company...