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Drivers – recruiting and retaining
To tackle the problem of recruiting and retaining staff in the logistics industry, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is to hold a Logistics Skills Shortage Summit in March. The FTA...
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James Smith 1925 – 2013
...Fuel Oil News back in 1977. A journalist with family roots in the energy industry, having started Knutsford Oil, he spotted a gap in the industry’s communication channel giving rise...
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Attending the fuel event of the year
Since its launch in 1980 FPS EXPO has become the largest event dedicated to the fuel oil distribution industry Now in its 36th year FPS EXPO 2016 will be at...
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Moves to quell Grangemouth fears after speculation over refinery’s future
...be built in consultation with a wide range of invested stakeholders and that should include, of course, industry. “Future-proofing this vital industrial hub and working in partnership with industry is...
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Cautious industry response to fuel resilience bill
...in managing low probability, higher impact risks.” Under the provisions of the bill the industry would be required to notify government of any actual or threatened disruption to fuel supplies...
Analysis
Implications of the UK’s EV pivot in a global storm
...government has relaxed its electric vehicle (EV) regulations to shield its car industry amid mounting global competition. We consider the implications for transport electrification, the UK’s net zero ambitions and...
Interview
In Profile with Donall O’Connor of Valueoils.com
Welcome to March’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
The Cobo Conference 2024
...Cobo were beyond hospitable and it was great to meet so many other people from the fuel industry.” Barton and Local Fuels Rix with their new tanker Margaret, Fernando and...
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Your say: UK low carbon fuel strategy consultation launches
...to grow domestic industry and jobs, making the most of the outstanding technical expertise and capacity we have in the UK. To draw all this work together, we will publish...
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Annual lunch celebrate 100 years of the CBA
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, recently held its renowned annual lunch. The event, well-known throughout the chemical industry as ‘Floggers Lunch,’ is a...
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16% bioenergy needed to safeguard UK energy security
...comprehensive list of policy actions and industry commitments now needed to achieve the UK’s legally binding commitments and drive forward the industry. Key recommendations include an obligation on gas suppliers...
Interview
A Day in the Life…Abbey Eames
Welcome to our feature where people from many different roles in this industry will take you through a typical day in their working life. This month, Fuel Oil News speaks...
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Estuary Oils stands triumphant at one of the UK’s biggest one-day farming shows
Monmouthshire-based Estuary Oils was delighted to be awarded 1st place in the competition for Best Show Stand at this year’s record-breaking Usk Show. One of the largest one-day agricultural events...
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Craggs Energy finally celebrates belated ten-year anniversary
...today!” Chris has grown over seven separate businesses in the fuel and green energy sector and won Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2022 Calderdale Business Awards. His most recent...
Interview
A Day in the life – Tim Croughwell of Barton Petroleum
The feature where people from different roles in the industry take you through a typical day in their working life. In our September issue we speak with Tim Croughwell, depot...
Interview
A Day in the Life…George Brinkworth of Ford Fuels
The feature where people from many different roles in this industry will take you through a typical day in their working life. In our August issue, we speak with George...
Interview
In Profile – with long-standing downstream oil consultant Rod Prowse
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 January’s edition we...
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New jobs and a home heat campaign at Topaz
...is in job creation and expansion mode,” said Paul Candon, marketing and corporate services director at Topaz. “We’re constantly looking at sites with good potential – particularly near motorways. Our award winning...