Opinion
Consequences of IMO 2020
...volumes were up considerably year-on-year. In major markets there has – for the most part – been plenty of IMO 2020 compliant fuels. However, in smaller markets and some regional...
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News
Value of tank data analysis solutions recognised by UKIFDA
...successful solutions that create real added value for sales, marketing, and logistics. By providing intelligent tank data analysis, FoxInsights enables partner companies to optimise their business processes and resource efficiency....
News
Hunt begins for new diesel fuel marker
...oils policy team leader at HMRC, said: “Although the UK’s current fuel marker is actually one of the better quality markers in use, we are not complacent and appreciate the...
Opinion
Renovare Fuels: establishing the pathway towards a greener future
...solution.” A landmark biofuels site “Our landmark biofuels production site is a first for the UK and European market. Based at the Craigmore landfill site, near Coleraine, County Derry, the...
Insight
E-fuels – the challenges and opportunities in e-fuels
...disruptor, e-fuels offer companies an intriguing prospect at the intersection of electrons and molecules. The potential to capitalise on existing technical, commercial and marketing capabilities makes it an appealing, if...
News
Downstream fuel distribution event, UKIFDA Expo, came back with a bang
...aspect of the event for Mark Nolan of Nolan Oils: “I always take some staff with me and after the first day we get together to discuss which stands to...
Analysis
Ireland’s fuel shock: Protests, policy and supply chain pressure
...response and the operational risks facing fuel distributors across the UK and Ireland? A crisis driven by cost pressures Ireland’s fuel market came under intense pressure last month, as protests...
News
New appointment at Phillips 66
Renee Semiz will assume the position of managing director, UK marketing, Phillips 66 Limited in January 2021. Renee relocates to the UK from Phillips 66’s Houston office in the USA...
Insight
The growth of natural gas in Ireland
...market was opened to competition from other suppliers. New market opportunities were opened up in Londonderry, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Antrim, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry and Armagh on completion of the...
Analysis
Analysing the driver recruitment market: Noz Miah of Aim Recruit
...Claudia asked Noz for his thoughts on the current market for driver recruitment: “The market continues its recovery from the turbulence of the past 24-36 months, which has significantly reshaped...
Opinion
Energy security and emission reduction: the role of downstream
...of the UK’s transport fuel via a mix of domestic production at our refineries (around 55% of the total) and imports (45%) via an open market. We’ve also seen that...
News
OGUK appoints new health, safety & environment director
...all the best for a long and happy retirement.” On the appointment of Mark Wilson, Ms Michie said: “We’re delighted to have Mark join OGUK. Mark brings with him a...
Analysis
Improving the UK’s fuel supply network
...and granting access to the largest market in the country. Essar’s Carlos Rojas and Oikos’s managing director, Arun Sriskanda, sit down with Margaret Major, managing editor of Fuel Oil News...
News
Backing a certainty
...values. Externally, Certas Energy positions us as a leading market force in the distribution sector, and gives us the scope to achieve our growth ambitions, both organically and through acquisition,...
Analysis
Prax – a fast track wholesaler
...south east of England. Established in 2000, the Group’s expertise in commodities and derivatives trading soon enabled it to enter the UK wholesale market where it has quickly established a...
Interview
A better strategy for Irish distributors
...Maybe someone is cooking up a decent mergers and acquisitions strategy for RoI – we need it! My tip for Irish oil market participants in 2013 is that the market...
Knowledge
Safeguard the future with effective succession planning
...met in a rapidly changing environment. A rapidly changing market is not for the faint hearted and, for some, it is considered too big a mountain to climb, whilst others...
Insight
The changing world of the oil trader
...facilities and fuels/lubricants’ marketing businesses. Vitol established a joint venture company with Helios Investment Partners, called Vivo Energy, in 2011, which acquired the majority share (80%) of fuels/lubes marketing businesses...