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New director for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has appointed Tim Rolfe as the business group’s new director of human resources. A fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), Mr Rolfe has over...
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Gulf Retail with Oomph
...dealers to talk to their customers and tailor offers to specific groups via SMS, email and a dedicated phone app to boost in-store profits and strengthen community ties. A first...
Opinion
Is there a place for biofuels in Ireland’s future energy strategy?
...in the push to include biofuels in future energy strategies North and South of the border is the size of the liquid fuel sector. In NI, liquid fuel is used...
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Prax refinery joins decarbonisation project
As part of the Prax Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery has joined the V Net Zero Humber Cluster decarbonisation project. The project, led by Harbour Energy...
Interview
A rise and a fall at Maxol
...news lately for all the right reasons, the Maxol Group has bucked the recession trend and experienced a €60 million turnaround in its net cash position, from minus €41 million...
Interview
Former UKIFDA president, Janet Kettlewell, speaks on a unique tenure
Inaugurated as president of UKIFDA on the 24th June 2020, Janet Kettlewell headed the association’s management committee and worked closely with Ken Cronin, CEO. Running her own family fuel distribution...
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Future energy leaders on Scottish tour
...graduates to discover what needs to be done to meet net zero. On the ‘Future Energy 500 Tour’, the group visited some of the most innovative and dramatic energy projects...
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Marine fuel – sulphur spot checks
...or having incorrect processes, being unable to produce satisfactory fuel samples, and having fuel in tank with a sulphur content above 0.1%. The EU requires member states to conduct spot...
Insight
Downstream future: decarbonisation, collaboration and digitalisation
...solutions. He has been with Touchstar Group for six years and became head of the Fuels Division in 2019. In his spare time, he enjoys family life, and his main...
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Innovative hydrogen system reduces rail emissions and improves fuel efficiency
An independent trial of Advanced Hydrogen Technologies (AHT) Group’s carbon clean and capture device has reported significantly lower emissions and increased fuel efficiency from a Class 08 locomotive. During the...
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£2.6m fuel distributor acquisition supports NWF expansion strategy
...Counties Fuels, NWF’s Kent-based commercial fuel distribution operation’, the acquisition supports the group’s development in the South East. Expansion strategy With a growth strategy for the fuel distribution business, in...
Insight
What are the issues causing uncertainty in the oil and gas sector?
...While this outlines the strength and importance of oil and gas as both a fuel and an industry to the economy, there are trends that are posing serious concerns to...
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Valero rebrand for three Ascona sites
...many other major UK retailers. Minimal disruption Existing Fastfuel customers will be able to continue using their Fastfuel cards at the Valero branded locations. The transition to the new branding...
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A round up of people moves in the industry
Edinburgh-based Zenith Group, has announced three strategic new hires. The announcement comes as the business, a leading provider of specialist access and repair solutions in the most demanding environments, marks...
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ReFuels in discussions to acquire full control of UK’s largest biogas station network
ReFuels is in discussions with its joint venture partner, investment funds managed by Foresight Group, about acquiring the remaining part of the biogas station portfolio. Currently the portfolio comprises 12...
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Tank terminal and future fuels sectors gear up for key industry event
Thousands of industry professionals will descend on the Rotterdam Ahoy next week (14 – 16 March) for StocExpo, the world-leading tank storage and future fuels event, for three days of...
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Tank storage industry buzzing after “best StocExpo yet”
After meeting together at StocExpo, the world-leading tank storage and future fuels event, earlier this month, the tank storage industry is buzzing with new thinking, new technology, new contacts and...
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Minster to ‘minster: Logistics UK staff put in the miles for Macmillan Cancer Support
...Macmillan Cancer Support. The sponsored bike ride taking place between 5 and 7 September sees a team from the business group connecting the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites as they...