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Buses go greener with 30% biodiesel
Almost 1000 buses in Scotland are set to run on a blend of 30% biodiesel supplied by Argent Energy. The B30 fuel is made at the company’s plant near Motherwell...
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50 years with JET
...service station near Portsmouth. Five decades later, the Garner Group operates three JET forecourts in the region: Woolmer, Green Road and Portsbridge, all run by Maurice’s two sons, Mike and...
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Marking a decade of service: the depot built in a weekend
...no hot works required, it enabled a much quicker and neater assembly. Once initial pipework from the tanks was completed, we had artics on standby to fill them. Thanks to...
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HVS to develop world-first self-driving hydrogen HGV with share of £6.6m funding
...have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value for connected and automated mobility worth £41.7 billion to the UK. This could create nearly 40,000 skilled jobs in connected and automated...
Analysis
Ambitious EV growth targets raise UK grid concerns but what of the impact on oil demand?
...“clean” power grid, with offshore wind projected to nearly triple by 2030. However, industry analysts are sceptical, noting that the shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources of power will...
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September 14 update
...the Office for Budget Responsibility (an independent body) predicts tax revenue of £3bn by 2016-17 and the Nationalists predict $7bn, something is amiss. Plus if the oil fields are nearing...
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Craggs Energy Group expands to the South West with acquisition of Moorland Fuels
...a fleet of nearly forty vehicles. The Craggs Group consists of a variety of businesses in the fuel oil sector which are based across the UK and include two fuel...
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DPD Ireland switches to 100% HVO to decarbonise HGV fleet
...and expects delivery of 205 new all-electric Ford eTransits, more than double the target amount announced last year. This will bring the electric fleet to 258, nearly 20% of its...
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Successful HGV skill scheme set to deliver 2000 new drivers as funding is extended
...nearly a quarter of its applications from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority groups. Currently, just 4% of HGV drivers are from ethnically diverse backgrounds. In addition, approximately 30% of...
Interview
Tackling supply chain challenges through diversification
...could potentially worsen the situation, as each deadline draws nearer. This also inevitably means divergence, adding further complications to trade and unintended consequences. Geopolitical tensions coupled with conflict around the...
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Petroplus administrators reveal scale of Coryton’s financial woes
...The information we have published today illustrates the scale of financial and operational challenges we faced in operating the refinery for nearly six months. “The unfortunate reality is that, despite...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...imports over 40% of its diesel and nearly 60% of its jet demand, with practically only Russia and the Middle East able to meet any incremental shortages. “So, absolutely key...
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Greenergy proposes to end production at its Immingham biodiesel plant
...Immingham. Following last week’s announcement of insolvency by Prax, owner of the nearby Lindsey oil refinery, putting 420 jobs at risk and potentially impacting many more, a further 60 employees...
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Latest software developments supporting the sector
...so much better, as it sends more detailed updates on the progress of the customer’s order automatically. “As we get nearer our insanely busy period this will hopefully prove very...
Case Study
Adler and Allan support in major incident exercise with HOYER
...areas including water courses, storm drains and hazardous risks including overhead lane markings, lighting lamp post, traffic and road users near the incident. Once the tanker used in the exercise...
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Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved
...planning application for £30m redevelopment of the Cloghan Point oil terminal on the shores of Belfast near Whitehead, Co. Antrim was approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
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Chemical supply chain awards celebrate industry achievements
...of weakness or stiffness in one side of the body), uses the art of magic as an intensive bimanual therapy and a way of boosting confidence and communication skills. Nearly £4,000...
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OFTEC head to retire
...and international levels. OFTEC chairman, Nick Hawkins, commented: “After nearly nine years as director general of OFTEC, Jeremy Hawksley has told the board that he wishes to retire this summer....