Interview
A career dedicated to fuel
As he looked forward to his retirement in May this year, Fuel Oil News spoke with Bob Taylor, managing director of World Fuel Services’ UK Land Business, who shared with...
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UKIFDA EXPO proceeds tackle fuel poverty
...EXPO event is Future Fuels and the investment our industry is making in renewable liquid fuels and the issues linked with it,” adds Ken Cronin. “Next generation renewable fuels are...
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Latest Rix Group acquisition bolsters sustainable energy provision
Boosting its green credentials, J.R. Rix & Sons is continuing to invest in sustainability with its latest business acquisition. The well-known Hull group, which supplies low carbon fuels including HVO...
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2M Group trial HVO fuel in Suttons Tankers collaboration
The 2M Group of Companies, in collaboration with logistics partner Suttons Tankers, have embarked on a six-month trial using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel aimed at decreasing...
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Prax appointment brings wealth of knowledge
In a move that brings a wealth of fuel industry knowledge to the company, The Prax Group has appointed Mark Amor as managing director, UK Downstream. With over 30 years’...
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Handrail safety breakthrough is first shake-up in 90 years
...and other industrial and commercial premises. Scottish-based Kite Group already provides vital safe access to such premises nationally – and promises that its new breakthrough product brings major benefits not...
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New business development manager for Oil and Gas subdivision of adi Group
...metering systems. Emerging fuel His new role will see him continue to develop strong working relationships across the industry as well as focusing on emerging alternative fuel technologies. Mo said...
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CLH Group evolves to Exolum
...The group has expanded its activity to the storage, management and transportation of liquid products, especially chemical products, operating in new sectors, such as eco-fuels, the circular economy and the...
Analysis
Rebranding: reasons, process and impact
...rebrand. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke to those in the industry that have already taken this step, to find out more about the process, their...
Opinion
Hydrogen trucks seen as haulage decarbonisation solution
...trucking and expectations for the growth of the fuel cell truck market. The group also published a policy position paper stating the requirements from the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation in...
News
Diversifying into truckstops
...– former owners of Avon Lodge Truckstop, site manager Kate Williams and David Hatherell, general truckstop manager at Mabanaft Supporting customers of Keyfuels, UK Fuels and Morgan Fuels, Avon Lodge...
Opinion
New Zemo report highlights policies needed to accelerate UK transport decarbonisation
...policies and proposals for new policies to accelerate and coordinate the transition. Energy/fuel-specific and cross-cutting recommendations are included within the relevant section. The recommendations include: Passenger cars Reintroduce the Plug-In...
Interview
Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years
...consolidated rapidly with many small fuel distributors absorbed into other businesses over the years and others acquired by larger ones. Family values “Whatever fuel a customer uses and whatever size...
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New business innovates fuel transportation
Focused on the development of vehicle-mounted transport solutions and fuel systems for the fuel transportation market, Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions (IRTS) has been launched following the merger of Ingersoll Rand,...
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Fuel distributor team takes on tough fundraising challenge
A team from Ford Fuels recently completed an impressive fundraising challenge, raising over £10,000 in memory of two beloved colleagues. In the past three years, Ford Fuels has sadly and...
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Award launches to showcase fuel distribution industry innovation
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has opened nominations for its annual Innovation Award. Sponsored by the Fuel Oil News, the award invites companies of all sizes to...
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Return of main fuel distribution event promises to look forward
...different participants – the liquid fuel industry, fuel customers, government, the market and suppliers. From keynote speakers to roundtable discussions, the daily sessions will share the latest future fuels thinking,...
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Watson Fuels opens state-of-the-art Kent depot
Keen to reach more homes and businesses across the South East, Watson Fuels has opened a new depot in Headcorn, Kent. It joins Watson Fuels’ network of nearly 35 depots...