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Simon – investing in our infrastructure
...since shipping moved from coal to oil. Government sponsored Navy oiling stations around the world provided physical impetus for the change from coal to oil burning ships of the line...
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The future of oil heating – watch the debate
...to be continued….. In the meantime your views on the ability of the oil heating market to resist the threats are invited jane@oilinstaller.co.uk. THE FUTURE OF OIL HEATING JEREMY HAWKSLEY...
Interview
Preparing for oil off Ireland
...the oil industry producing talented individuals who are specifically trained to further strengthen the oil industry. Worldwide it can be hard to attract people to oil and gas exploration. With...
News
A lubricants package that delivers
...staff training. “For the first time in over 7 years of wholesaling other brand engine oils we can finally see profits in small pack engine oil. Previously our oil brands...
Opinion
The billion barrel blow and why it may mean more pivoting in the fuel sector
...this has happened. April 20th, 2020, was the first day in history when oil recorded negative values. US oil benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell from $17.85 at the start...
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Distributor Diaries January 24: the latest updates from our distributor community
...incredibly proud of the level of support shown by the staff here at Crown Oil.” Compass Fuel Oils supports Galloways Society for the Blind Compass Fuel Oils, the Penwortham-based fuel...
Insight
BP OUTLOOK 2023: the outlook for global energy to 2050
...to a low-carbon world will require a range of other energy sources and technologies, including low carbon hydrogen, modern bioenergy, and carbon capture, use and storage. Oil demand will decline...
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World’s largest renewable biomethane refuelling station opens
...Inverness all the way down to Cornwall. The company is aiming to build 12 additional stations each year to cater for growing demand. Meeting the demand for low carbon fuel...
Insight
The UK fuel industry: latest statistical analysis
...force in 2022.” The report indicates reduced throughput and utilisation of UK refineries in 2023 with output below demand, and the continuation of a long term misalignment between product demand...
Insight
Winter resilience: keeping people and product moving
This month, Fuel Oil News looks at two very different but equally vital, aspects of winter preparedness: the people who keep deliveries moving, and the equipment that keeps those deliveries...
Opinion
Wales earmarked to be a global innovation leader in the adoption of hydrogen as aviation fuel
...trucks, heating, and aviation. In this Transition Talk, we will dive into the viability of using hydrogen in aviation. To talk us through this, Anders Lorenzen, writing for Fuel Oil...
News
The Phillips 66 Interview
...to grow its market share here. Fuel Oil News editor, Jane Hughes asked managing director, Pete George about the business, refining and fuels and its relationship with fuel oil distributors....
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Oil – the cheapest of all major heating fuels
...expensive than LPG and 42% cheaper than electricity. A renewed appreciation of the benefits of oil Most experts agree that oil prices will remain low for some time and with...
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Future energy – a vital topic
...Business School; Fuel Oil News listened to her perspective on the energy markets Oil and gas – mispricing risk Although disagreeing with the peak oil theory, Vivienne sees oil’s role...
Opinion
What price oil? Fuel industry experts share predictions for 2023
...A key point to note here is that prices have now returned to the same levels seen prior to the invasion. Supply and demand We’ve seen a weaker demand in...
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BP to cut 10,000 jobs as virus hits demand for oil
...squarely at the door of the drop in oil prices and the global collapse in demand for oil owing to the coronavirus pandemic as he told staff; “You are already...
Interview
DCC on ambitions for Ireland and energy transition
...for Retail & Oil, who joined the company 10 years ago, initially as managing director for oil, then for retail, oil and fuel cards, to understand more about DCC’s goals...
Insight
What future for heating oil?
...200,000 and 250,000 commercial heating oil users. A snapshot of the trend in total UK domestic regular kerosene demand since the start of the millennium shows the following: Source: DECC...