Opinion
Transition talk
...and bold deadlines to phase out fossil fuel within the upcoming decades, many companies and industries are adapting to the large-scale transition to clean energy. For traditional heavy industries such...
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News
Drop in oil product demand highlighted in industry review
UKPIA has today published its annual review of the UK downstream industry. It provides a collection of recent information on the sector from government departments, UKPIA members, and a range...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...targeted even if the money were available.” However, Kevin believes that FFI is not serving members well if it fails to address the reality: “Despite this current reliance on fossil...
News
Emco Wheaton – new online and on show at FPS EXPO
...of the main reasons why Emco Wheaton chose to re-design its global website. Designed to offer a more user-friendly experience, the new site also provides a better showcase for the...
Opinion
A successful transition requires a cross-sector commitment
...for instance, we focused primarily on the design and installation of residential and commercial heat pumps, with the occasional solar and wind installation added into the mix. Now, not only...
Opinion
“Do you expect domestic customers to desert oil in favour of renewables?”
...accessible nor feasible. Despite considerable investment from the government, renewable energy makes more sense for commercial buildings rather than domestic use at present. The government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) offers...
News
New departments will help create ‘clean pathway to energy security’
...and Net Zero (DESNZ) Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA said: “The department, stripped of business, industry and science, is smaller and smaller departments don’t tend to fare well in the hierarchal...
News
Prax Lindsey launches first-of-its kind apprenticeship to support low carbon transition
...of its kind to be offered in the Humber region – as the refinery embarks on a low carbon future. The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Technician Apprenticeship offers the opportunity...
Insight
Ken Cronin on DESNZ: Looking beyond the name
...made of the fact that the new departmental name includes net zero rather than climate change and also includes the word security. The reality is we need to look beyond...
Knowledge
The difference between flame retardant and arc flash resistant
...unless they are specifically designed and certified they are not designed to also withstand an arc flash incident. There are, in fact, separate safety standards for arc flash clothing, which...
Interview
Road Tankers Northern: leading from its ‘one stop shop’
...established itself as a respected name within the industry. The business was further enhanced by the expansion of the sales and design teams which brought a wealth of experience and...
News
Barton Petroleum celebrates 50th anniversary with special tanker
...I thought it would be cool to use the design for a special edition tanker.” “Originally, we only had a Corgi model of this very 1st tanker – a Leyland...
News
Guides to driver health & safety
...not just within our own business, so when we were asked to help with these new guides we were delighted to contribute.” The guides are available to purchase at www.hsl.gov.uk...
News
Inter Pipeline to acquire NuStar
The transaction provides an attractive entry into the Port of Amsterdam. Historically, the NuStar Europe business has experienced a high contract renewal rate with its customers with storage utilisation rates...
News
Shortlisted proposal would see UK village swap from natural gas to hydrogen in 2025
...supply Whitby Village in Ellesmere Port. Provide sufficient Hydrogen buffer storage to meet intraday design peak and comply with all Safety regulations. Develop FEED design for supporting infrastructure and utilities,...
Analysis
Decarbonising transport: are additives the answer?
...has been on better-designed engines and vehicles, or the introduction of hydrogen-powered and electrification vehicles. However, these are costly alternatives that aren’t always efficient. The supply chain incurs carbonisation in...
Opinion
Flame retardant or arc flash resistant?
...unless they are specifically designed and certified they are not designed to also withstand an arc flash incident. There are, in fact, separate safety standards for arc flash clothing, which...
News
Is your business fully insured?
...a limited level of cover. The ideal is a policy that provides cover to the full limit of indemnity under Public and Products Liability. Secure insurer – whilst it is...