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BBC throws a spotlight on successful HVO project
With the 2026 boiler ban firmly in the spotlight following a recent interview with former Environment Secretary, George Eustice MP, in which he labelled it ‘the ULEZ of the rural...
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‘Successful entrepreneur’ – new Topaz chief executive
“We aim to build a world-class retail and fuel business and to expand our operations significantly over the coming years,” says Emmet O’Neill, new Topaz chief executive. Last month John...
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Unite challenges first minister on the future of Grangemouth
Unite has called on the first minister, John Swinney, to “show us the plan” over the future of the Petroineos oil refinery based in Grangemouth. In social media comments the first...
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Liquid fuel industry campaigners recognised by Minister at Number 10 Downing Street
Relentless campaigning on behalf of their customers and the industry has seen John and Robert Weedon recognised as ‘local champions’ at a special reception. Nominated by George Eustace for the...
Opinion
Are distributors doing enough to help vulnerable customers?
...As a result kerosene sales from the yard have increased considerably.” John Cooper, Stevenage Oils, Hertfordshire “As a smaller company we have a long relationship history with many of our...
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Essar – working with the community
(l-r) Sally Darlington, health and safety advisor at Essar Stanlow with John Wilson of the Liverpool Seafarers Centre and Mark Thompson, Essar’s marine manager at Stanlow Essar’s Stanlow refinery recently...
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Inver Energy extends low carbon fuel supply in Ireland with HVO forecourt roll out
...follow. HVO fuel purchases can be made with Inver’s fuel card, which operates across the DCI network. John O’Leary, managing director, said: ‘We are committed to providing our customers with...
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Long-term contract for Valero
...mid-2020. Valero’s Pembroke refinery is helping to fuel 116 Co-op filling stations Credit: John Sturrock, www.johnsturrock.com Valero, which has worked with Co-op since 2005, will manage the supply of fuel...
Opinion
Hydrogen (H2.0): a new dawn?
...their net zero goals. In Germany, hydrogen is the fifth most important element of the country’s annual stimulus package (just after investments into digitalisation, security). Similar to its push towards...
Case Study
Driving customer satisfaction through digitalisation
For months now, the downstream market has been disrupted by various influences. In response, distributors are adapting, and embracing technological advancements is one route to their ability to remain competitive...
Opinion
Why the next PM should NOT slash fuel duty
...to be effectively targeted and be sustainable. Based on reports we have seen across the UK and Europe, more aggressive fuel duty cuts may not be the right route to...
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Employee feedback delivers £15m fleet investment in driver comfort
Suttons Tankers has announced a £15m investment in its UK fleet as part of its commitment to continuously improve driver working conditions. In response to driver feedback, the leading logistics...
Insight
Energy transition: Could a multidisciplinary approach be the key?
...potential energy integration/net zero solutions. The complexities of a modern energy development Achieving such objectives requires the input of a multidisciplinary team of technical specialists. Typically, requiring operators to build...
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Cyberattack effect on oil prices
...to increase. Mike Johnson, general manager, Portland Fuel said: “The cyberattack saw WTI oil futures (North America’s primary crude benchmark) spike to $65.50/bbl, close to a two-month high, after the...
Opinion
Are there benefits for distributors in offering an online sales channel?
...an online sales channel. It’s my view that you can’t afford not to have an online route to market. Increasingly there are customers who will only transact online, and this...
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Reynolds Training Services bulk storage qualification achieves iChemE
...HETA (Humberside Engineering Training Association) at Reynolds Training Services’ who are based at the CATCH Training facility in Stallingborough North East Lincolnshire. John Reynolds, managing director at Reynolds Training Services,...
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Stanlow Terminals and Eni UK team up to deliver CO2 transport and storage projects
Stanlow Terminals Ltd (Stanlow Terminals), the UK’s largest independent bulk liquid storage provider has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Eni UK Ltd (Eni UK), the UK subsidiary of global...
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Distributor Diaries January 2024 – the latest updates from our community
...of our commitment to listening to, and responding to, our team’s feedback, in October this year, WCF partnered with a Great Place to Work® as our new employee engagement surveying...