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No abuse by fuel suppliers says OFT
...part to play, alongside businesses, communities and government bodies. “We have taken, and will continue to take, action ourselves to address these concerns and will share our report with government...
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Case Study
Case study: Tuffa HVO tank offers EGGER a sustainable alternative to red diesel
...its processes through actions such as selectively sourcing wood from reputable suppliers and investing in a wood processing recycling plant and biomass energy plant powered by the waste wood within...
News
Merridale deal makes it a magnificent seven for Teqnion
...colleagues have the perfect system to make it happen.” George Barnes, KBS Associate Corporate Director, led the transaction, which he was delighted to bring to a successful conclusion. “I’d like...
Analysis
Climate report welcomes progress but highlights gaps in low carbon heating plans
...six years – which have been met with a mixed response. Conversely, calls for delivery of energy-efficient homes, a policy in line with the government’s latest Industrial Strategy, have been...
Insight
Driver training: starting out on the right foot
...training in the downstream fuel industry. Its membership ranges from hauliers, to trade associations, government departments – namely the Department for Transport and the Department for Energy Security and Net...
Opinion
Calls for ‘vital’ fuel tax cut to remove inflationary pressures on distributors
As the inflationary pressures on business costs continue to soar, Logistics UK has called on Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi MP to take decisive action to protect the nation’s supply chain and...
Interview
Decarbonising fossil fuel in transport: have we been asking the wrong question?
...the tank it triggers a chain reaction of the same cluster-size reduction, releasing trillions of micro-bubbles of air and increasing the energy density of the fuel. “The results speak for...
News
MRH GB acquired by Lone Star
...Channel Islands, do not overlap with those of Lone Star, the Commission therefore concluded that the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns. The transaction was examined under the simplified...
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The future pathway for liquid fuel heating
...these discussions, a Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and OFTEC working group has been established to co-ordinate discussion and action on the future of the off-grid heating...
Interview
Rationalisation in Irish oil distribution
...the rationale for the contraction and sadly, the demise of some businesses. The need to be realistic, robust and profitable “Too many local distributors work on a cash basis and...
News
Your say: UK low carbon fuel strategy consultation launches
...are the key challenges and opportunities that need to be addressed to help maximise the environmental and economic benefits of LCFs? What actions and measures need to be prioritised as...
News
A Day in the Life… Hannah Ward
...relations advisor at Certas Energy and winner of the UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Award, to discover how she spends a typical day. MY ALARM GOES OFF AT… 7.00am...
Interview
A Day in the Life with Chris Isaac of Boilerjuice
...to work through my action plan for the day. I try and focus on just one or two key objectives in a day beyond the meetings. These objectives will be...
News
Taking strategic action
...and to be much more proactive on sales. Additionally, many of our customers work in environments where fuel is needed very quickly, particularly if another energy source fails.” Working in...
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BWOC – a business with character
...close to our heart. Being part of a larger group has enabled BWOC to roll out its proven model of supply in the south-west, on a national basis.” The management...
News
Campaign-leading distributor first to lift US imported HVO following tariff removal
...after import tariffs on US HVO, previously imposed when the UK was a member of the European Union, were lifted in November 2022. The government action followed recommendations from the...
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Striving to be the best
...at their depots, and we arm them with the tools to tackle any job. “Regular internal HSE audits are undertaken after which we debrief with action plans produced to ensure...
News
Dealing with FAME use in gasoil
...checks and take remedial action if you notice any water, dirt, mould or growth. It’s worth examining filters, pipework and seals on a regular basis, and to replace filters after...