Interview
Transition talk with Ben Marchant of 3ti
...the next decade, EVs plugged in at workplaces, destinations, fleet depots and delivery hubs can help support the grid by balancing peaks in electricity supply and demand. Here, CEO of...
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Analysis
World Fuel Services – spreading the word
...through Liverpool-based Henty Oil and Falmouth Oil, the company has established a solid supply chain which provides light fuels for the domestic, commercial, agricultural and industrial markets in addition to...
Interview
Highlights of 2025 and hopes for 2026
...for Ireland in the 6 nations. Chris Belsham, Chief Executive Officer, NWF Group Our 2025 highlight was successfully delivering four acquisitions (Northern Energy Oil, Pinnocks, Booths and Harrison Oils) whilst...
News
Honeywell technology to be used by BP to increase its worldwide SAF production
...percent with the remainder as conventional (fossil based) jet fuel. Demand increasing dramatically “bp has an established global biofuels business that is positioned for rapid growth utilising Honeywell’s technology, said...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: “Dae Ye Ken?”
...have made before. Today, the UK consumes around 2.3 billion litres of heating oil across domestic and non-domestic premises. Converting that demand to heat pumps, using industry-standard rates, results in...
Analysis
Strong growth for HGV sales but zero-emission trucks barely feature
UK demand for HGVs rose by 17.1% in the first three months of this year, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), but...
News
Government boosts heat pump grants for oil-heated homes
The UK government has increased Boiler Upgrade Scheme support for oil- and LPG-heated homes to £9,000, reinforcing its electrification strategy amid renewed fossil fuel price volatility. But with Ireland reporting...
Insight
Failing to take off: Why aviation legislation still falls short on net zero
...these feedstocks are finite and in demand in other use cases. While SAF production may double in 2025, it will still represent a marginal fraction of aviation fuel demand. Other...
Opinion
VAT deal secures Stanlow refinery production
...demand recovers. Prashant Ruia, Chairman of EOUK, commented: “The pandemic has led to extremely challenging time for the refining industry in the UK in particular, as a collapse in demand...
Analysis
Future market demands for tank level monitoring
...continue to explore the evolving landscape of tank level monitoring, it is clear there is a growing demand for innovative solutions that cater to the unique needs of customers. Talking...
Insight
Industry campaign urges heating oil customers to avoid being caught out in the colder months
...colder months, while supporting UKIFDA member distributors in sharing consistent advice on fuel management, heating system maintenance and winter readiness. As temperatures fall and demand for heating oil rises, the...
News
New cross-skill programme creates two-way route between oil and gas and wind
...while also responding to growing demand from the wind sector. “This programme enables the two-way transition of qualified oil and gas technicians into wind and then back again as and...
News
Distributor diaries August – the latest updates from our distributor community
...Oils – supporting their community Nolan Oils, the Bicester-based fuel distributor, is always keen to support and help their local community. Over the last 12 months, they have sponsored and...
Analysis
Government backs CMA heating oil recommendations but details remain unresolved
The Government has accepted the Competition and Markets Authority’s recommendations for stronger consumer protection in the domestic heating oil market. However, the timetable and practical requirements remain unclear. In its...
News
Domestic heating oil users urged to place orders now
...oil users. In a statement on behalf of the liquid fuel industry trade association Ken Cronin, CEO commented: “We welcome the increased support to £200 for heating oil customers this...
News
A Wild Wednesday at the Fuel Oil News Distributor Debate
...Mark Nolan (7) of Nolan Oils, seen among many familiar faces, was spurred on by Jeremy’s call to fight for oil heating and is actively promoting the campaign in the...
Insight
Refining operations
...yield pattern by principal product category is as follows: Petrol @ 25% Jet A-1/ Kerosene @ 13% Diesel/Gasoil @ 30% Fuel Oil & Bitumen @ 15% LPG & Speciality Products...
News
Crown Oil’s new fuel for fleet
...cent. The Greater Manchester business, part of the £420m-turnover Crown Oil family of companies, believes it is the first supplier in the UK to run all of its oil delivery...