Insight
Hydrogen Strategy: Ongoing developments
...European countries and, with that in mind, the Govt. announced, in April, a doubling of the target to 10GW, comprising 50% green hydrogen and 50% blue hydrogen. The business model...
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Analysis
UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation
...their ‘environment’, with traditional routes to market sometimes struggling to reach them. “This, whilst overcoming the occasionally traditional mindsets of the same ‘experience and knowledge’, educating them to embrace the...
Insight
A review of COP 26: the key ‘take-aways’
...basis that they’re doing all they can, mindful of the role of coal in their power generation sector! The ‘ratchet’ also demurs from explicit reference to limit warming to 1.5C....
Insight
Ireland’s downstream oil infrastructure
...uncertainties When the Irish government sold Whitegate refinery to Tosco in 2001, the transaction came with the stipulation that crude oil processing operations should continue until at least 2016. Mindful...
Insight
No easy decisions at Whitegate
...the facility – in 2007 by ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 in 2013. Mindful of the obligation’s expiry in 2016, the government commissioned a study of the strategic case for oil...
News
Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...a wonderful day filled with fun, food and great company,” Emma concluded. “Events like these remind us of the special bond we share with our team, customers, and their families....
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – Who will win the race?
...OFTEC to respond to this consultation, and the open-minded approach of the Executive is a positive development. A pivotal year 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year across...
News
Industry partnership delivers UK’s first hyper EV chargers
...for PGG. “Our new EV charging points are designed with our customers in mind, providing convenient access to fast, reliable charging whilst ensuring each charger is accessible for wheelchair users...
Opinion
Creating a low carbon energy system
...the product to the consumer. With customers in mind, our members are working hard to provide the best service and price. Most customers have at least four distributors in their...
Interview
In profile – Geoff Henderson, wholesale business manager at Phillips 66
...If you were on ‘Mastermind’ what would your specialist subject be? Cars 1990 onwards. If your 20-year-old self saw you now what would they think? I would like to think...
Interview
A day in the life: Matthew Crockett, MD Craggs Energy Ltd
...hair coming through may remind me I actually have. I am a very structured person with regards to seeing that all goals, targets, and budgets are achieved, so each day...
News
Prax refinery joins decarbonisation project
...ways to keep our business innovative so that we can continue to meet the needs of our customers, whilst being mindful of the planet and its resources. Committing to decarbonising...
Opinion
Northern Ireland Government warned over heating sector decarbonisation plans
...mind In Northern Ireland, energy policy is devolved, and we have the benefit of being in a position that allows us to review and reflect on the approaches to the...
Knowledge
HGV Driver Shortage – Protecting Your Reputation
...or Highway Code test to assess their knowledge On-road practical assessment in the type of vehicle they will be driving You should also bear in mind that: Employing an experienced...
News
New apprenticeship programme sees first HGV driver qualify
...business with drive and determination, and he is the perfect example of what can be achieved when you really put your mind to it. Now Michael has his licence he...
Opinion
Analysing emissions: why clean can be a dirty word
...did, the CO2 emissions would be counted. Move the production to China and it’s out of sight, out of mind. Beware simple solutions But CO2 doesn’t care where it’s produced...
Interview
DCC on ambitions for Ireland and energy transition
...journey through energy transition.” Despite so many positives, we were sure that something must keep Eddie awake at night. “Health and safety is the big thing that comes to mind,”...