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Major rebrand for Scottish Oil Club
...Scottish Oil Club was first conceived, nearly half a century ago, oil exploration in the North Sea was in its infancy,” said Nicola Gordon, president of The Scottish Energy Forum....
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Opinion
Energy bill support welcome but raises questions over cost and timescale
...six-month period.” ECA also concerned over timescales A leading trade body in the electrotechnical sector, ECA, has also welcomed the support for businesses facing sharp rises in their energy bills...
News
Designed for the industry by the industry
...Brian Worrall of the Downstream Oil Distribution Forum (DODF) which has been instrumental in driving forwards the new Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) initiative The DODF works with BP, GB Oils,...
Opinion
Downstream workforce must be part of transition to avoid skills shortages
...greater upskilling and retraining. Justine Fosh, chief executive officer at Cogent Skills – the UK’s leading strategic skills body for the science and technology sector – said: “Established industries such...
News
Food-based biofuels to be capped
...4.5%. Biofuels produced from oil crops can give out more carbon emissions than diesel, and cause higher food prices. Connie Hedegaard told the Guardian: “We cannot morally afford to build...
News
New faces ready to tackle sector challenges as leading industry body transfers key roles
...and energy infrastructure industry. Wilma succeeds Adrian Jackson, Chief Executive of the Oil and Pipelines Agency. With the Presidency and Vice-Presidency transferred at the TSA’s Annual General Meeting, which was...
Opinion
Transition Talk – Energy sector: prospects and challenges – can the UK be a global leader in clean energy?
...on clean energy?” Fuel Oil News contributor Anders Lorenzen was in attendance and found himself inspired to consider whether this is a realistic proposition, and what it could look like. ...
Insight
Rural communities send clear message with exceptional response to alternative clean heat consultation
Industry body UKIFDA has confirmed that more than 16,000 oil-heated households submitted their response to the Government’s Alternative Clean Heating Solutions Consultation through the Future Ready Fuel campaign. The consultation...
Interview
An interview with Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA
The winter 2020 edition of downstream, the magazine of industry body UKIFDA which is now integrated with Fuel Oil News, carried an interview with the incoming UKIFDA CEO, Ken Cronin,...
News
Wells to leave Logistics UK
...vital economic infrastructure that serves everybody, everywhere, every day. We’ve made great progress in the last ten years but there is still a great deal to do and I’m sure...
Opinion
FETSA responds to European Commission’s climate recommendation
...trade body representing the bulk liquid storage sector in Europe, is committed to helping the EU achieve its climate neutrality targets and welcomes the European Commission’s ambition to accelerate the...
News
No abuse by fuel suppliers says OFT
...evidence which may point to market distortion. A report before the Shetland council transport body said the OFT was writing to those who had made “unsubstantiated statements” during the consultation...
News
Craggs Christmas day fuel deliveries exemplify seasonal goodwill
...out in his truck completing several emergency heating oil deliveries to ensure that the company’s customers had the vital fuel they needed to keep their home and family warm over...
Interview
The latest Wolfe Power Club Podcast features UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin
Alex Wolfe’s Wolfe Power Club Podcast has recently released a new episode featuring an interview with Ken Cronin, CEO of leading liquid fuel industry trade body UKFIDA. Available on all...
News
Accredited safe & fuel efficient driver training
...Agnew. IAM Drive & Survive chief executive, Simon Best, says: “As a body dedicated to excellence, we are proud to align ourselves with those promoting the highest standards of roadcraft. ...
News
Amendments to certification are welcomed by Logistics UK
...acknowledge that no two drivers are the same and provide capacity for tailoring training to meet individuals’ needs. “During the negotiating process, the representative body ensured that any changes did...
Opinion
CBA welcomes recognition of HGV driver shortages
Another industry body has responded to the announced Government actions to mitigate the chronic shortage of HGV drivers in the UK, with the Chemical Business Association (CBA) welcoming aspects of...
News
TOTY 2022 Runner Up: Craggs – a next generation tanker
...features, the tanker is also designed for maximum efficiency with a fuel-efficient engine and aerodynamic body to minimise fuel consumption and reduce emissions. As a spokesperson for Craggs enthused: “Our...