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The Phillips 66 Interview
...try and even out the ‘pinch points’. The demand will be there for a long time to come. Marine fuel changes come into effect on 1st January 2015, what...
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Standard Fuel Oils acquires Solo Petroleum to expand fuel distribution reach
...of England.” This latest acquisition aligns with the distributor’s ongoing growth strategy. In November 2023, the company acquired River Marine Fuels, a Liverpool-based bunker trader, expanding its marine fuel operations....
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Future fuels: developing storage capabilities
...substantial storage capacity of 300,000 cubic meters, two marine jetties, and vital pipeline connections, in 2023 we play a pivotal role in the energy landscape of the region. According to...
Analysis
What is the direction of travel for the UK energy sector?
...investing in CCS, hydrogen and marine energy, they also plan to establish the Energy Independence Act, which will be the framework for their energy and climate policies. Nuclear energy plays...
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ESL Fuels develops innovative oil processing technology
...Thornton Science Park. The new and innovative Molexis technology will complement large volume production of diesel, heating oil and marine fuels from sites across the UK. The first production unit...
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New Conidia Bioscience test kit speeds up fuel contamination detection
Conidia Bioscience has expanded its range with the launch of a new test kit designed to rapidly detect microbial contamination in marine fuel to prevent operational downtime and safety issues....
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HVO switch saves RNLI lifeboat six tonnes of carbon emissions
...closer than it is now to diesel. The fuel performs well in cold conditions, making it optimal for fuelling marine crafts. Proud of the move to sustainability Kevin Latcham, operations...
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Highland Fuels supports ports making the switch to sustainable fuels
The Port of Inverness has recently taken delivery of its first batch of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to use as a replacement for marine gas oil to fuel the Port’s...
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New wholesale manager to drive fuel growth
...transition to a lower carbon future.” As wholesale business manager Geoff will work across a number of businesses including: supermarkets, oil companies, distributors, bunkering networks, LPG, aviation and marine and...
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Phillips 66 enters UK market
...diesel to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as well as marine and aviation fuels. Approximately 70 per cent of the light oils produced in the refinery are marketed in the UK,...
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Simon – investing in our infrastructure
...“Marine fuel also has issues. As ship operators look to move away from heavy fuel oil as a result of SECA (Sulphur Emissions Control Areas), we face the biggest change...
Insight
The UK energy sector: What is the direction of travel?
...As well as investing in CCS, hydrogen and marine energy, they also plan to establish the Energy Independence Act, which will be the framework for their energy and climate policies....
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Backing a certainty
...Paul said: “We’ll look at any opportunity that presents itself in any business sector.” Paul reports strength in all operating sectors which includes lubricants, marine fuels, fuel cards, national accounts...
Case Study
A digital transformation for Highland Fuels
...Ian Forsyth, Regional General Manager, Highland Fuels. Founded in Inverness in 1957, Highland Fuels is a growing, forward-thinking supplier of energy for homes, businesses, vehicles and marine craft in Scotland...
Opinion
“A solution to plastic pollution that makes business sense.”
...waste units and oceans – AHFL aims to tackle the plastic crisis at scale. More importantly, given that equipment – from tractors to marine transport vehicles – isn’t likely to...
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Definitely above Par
...road marine contract “Winning the Phillips 66 marine business helps even out the seasonal peaks and troughs in this business,” said Simon. We now operate 17 vehicles from 44 tonne...
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Green Fuels: fighting climate change with sewage sludge
...in marine. Biofuels make sense for aviation and marine.” Claudia asked James what will make the difference to mass adoption of biofuels to which he responded: “Basically, if you fill...
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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...