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Distributor diaries October 2023
...Quarter Award to someone who consistently goes above and beyond to help his colleagues and the business meet growing demand. “Travelling to our sister company in Devon to help with...
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Opinion
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans
...on the achievement of production targets and the need to scale up demand, but also on the huge economy opportunity that hydrogen offers the UK.” Progress Johan Lundgren, Chair of...
Opinion
Grangemouth plans result in calls for urgent government action
Grangemouth’s future in focus as stakeholders demand clarity and commitment The publication of Project Willow – a government-backed roadmap to transform Scotland’s Grangemouth oil refinery into a low-carbon industrial hub...
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Touchstar wins substantial Certas Energy fleet upgrade order
...on the Microsoft Azure platform, information is always available anywhere in the world. The system scales on demand with no wasted capacity, and disaster recovery options are robust, simple and...
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Certas partnership with Chamberlain Transport delivers another HVO fleet switch
...greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, a year in which it rose by 1.6% and proved to be an outlier compared to other sectors. Demand for HVO in the UK has...
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Extinction Rebellion blockades ExxonMobil terminal
...executive’ in a faceless mask pumped fake blood from an oil barrel, whilst others campaigners enacted a ‘die-in’ to the beat of a lone drum. The protesters were demanding that...
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Growth in CO2 removal drives key appointments and rapid team expansion at Climeworks
...he contributed to scaling the operations internationally. Climeworks’ commercial team is led by Jan, engaging with pioneering companies to sustain the long-term demand for CDR which is key to assist...
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On the right route – Phillips 66
...working with leading branded distributors such as Heltor, Opie Oils, Kinch Fuel Oils and F J Emerys. With the Plymouth-based terminal being able to be fed from both the Whitegate...
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Certas Energy launches Evolo Rapid Charge EV charging brand
...charging service, reflecting growing demand for convenient public charging infrastructure. According to figures cited in the announcement, electric cars accounted for 23.4% of new UK registrations in 2025, underlining continued...
Opinion
Apprenticeship system is failing the logistics industry, says Logistics UK
...Levy, especially if industry’s long-term skills shortage is to be resolved. A flawed system “With 68% of respondents interested in taking on apprentices, it’s clear that demand across industry to...
Opinion
Calls for strategic oil and gas measures to safeguard UK energy security and climate progress
The UK Government is being urged to adopt a pragmatic new approach to oil and gas policy to prevent deepening reliance on imports, safeguard critical infrastructure, and support a managed...
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Biofuels for heat, transport and electricity
...interim target to meet the equivalent of 50% of Scottish electricity demand from renewables by 2015. The government’s domestic RHI scheme is due to open to applicants in the summer....
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Zero-emission hydrogen buses travel 1 million miles
...Demand for its zero emission buses has been so great that output from its Ballymena factory this year will be double that achieved last year. And an impressive 70 per...
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Kingspan Environmental’s SonicSignalman
Kingspan Environmental’s SonicSignalman electronic oil-level monitoring system now has a NEW SMS feature, allowing oil companies to send text messages to end-users. The SonicSignalman is a onepart device that uses...
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Industry specialist Rapidstart celebrates 10 years of growth and sector success
...in the ADR and petrochemical space 2024 – turnover exceeded £4 million 2025 – the company launched its Permanent Recruitment and Executive Search divisions to support growing client demand for...
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Commission intervention raises fresh questions over Ireland’s Renewable Heat Obligation design
...routes emerge for gas and liquid heating fuels Why it matters For Irish distributors and suppliers serving oil-heated homes, the final shape of the RHO could directly influence future product...
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New marine gas oil facility
Certas Energy has announced a new facility supplying marine gas oil MGO <0.1% sulphur DMA grade at Port of Tyne in North Shields. The facility, which comprises of a new...
Knowledge
Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums
Operating a fleet of vehicles is a complex and demanding task, and fleet insurance premiums are a significant cost that can eat into your bottom line. As a fleet manager,...