Interview
Raising standards in energy distribution with Standard Fuel Oils
With Standard Fuel Oils having celebrated 10 years in the industry in October last year, we hear from them about the sector they have served over this time to understand...
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Analysis
Ireland’s fuel shock: Protests, policy and supply chain pressure
...the industry of any wrongdoing in relation to the recent surge in fuel prices. In the days that followed, however, protests escalated and distribution networks were affected, bringing operational challenges...
News
Open to debate in Ireland
...reported the Distributor Debate to have been a really useful event with some good information provided by the five industry speakers – Mark Askew, Federation of Petroleum Suppliers, Angus Fraser,...
Opinion
“Do you expect domestic customers to desert oil in favour of renewables?”
...an exciting opportunity for industry to offset the initial outlay for a biomass system. This form of energy offers more than just an energy source for industry, there are huge...
News
A product helping to tackle the rising wave of fuel thefts
...years developing their expertise in tackling fuel thefts for the transport industry. They are now keen to help the construction industry and their fuel suppliers to tackle this growing threat....
Interview
ROM1 – a step in the right direction
...ROM1’s administrative burden, its introduction was initially met with some reservation More than a year on, industry players can now see benefits writes Irish correspondent Aine Faherty – particularly towards...
Interview
An interview with Raphael Hüttman, managing director, Mabanaft
...and of the industry as a whole. The appointment formed part of a management restructure aimed at supporting the ongoing development of the Group’s business interests in the UK. In...
Opinion
Fuel tech company says £200m zero emission HGV investment is not enough
...a solution which has been scientifically proven to significantly improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. It is already being used in the haulage industry, public transport industry and in...
Interview
Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first
...the problem of the two sides of the business competing for the space available in Hook. How did you originally come into the industry? Terry Rawlings was the owner of...
Interview
Market review 2022: Fuel tanker manufacturers
...challenges faced over the last couple of years it seems that the industry need for new tankers knows no limit, which has certainly kept us on our toes, but I...
News
Industry bodies launch up-to-date winter advice for heating oil users
Taking action now to prepare for the winter months is the priority message for home heating oil users from industry bodies UKIFDA and OFTEC. The launch of their ‘Be Winter...
Opinion
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...
News
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...
News
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...
Opinion
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...
Opinion
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...
News
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 –...
Insight
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...