News
WCF Fuels – A brief encounter
...and Cumbria fuels division. Fuel Oil News recently met up with finance director, Jo Ritzema, North West general manager, Dave Spencer and commercial manager, Lynn Casson, at the company’s Carnforth...
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Analysis
Mabanaft – An “innovative approach” in a tough environment
...re-organisation and disinvestment has resulted, not least in refining and marketing in the UK,” said marketing manager, Stephen Rhodes. Increased wholesale prices “Downstream fuel prices remain high, with governments looking...
Insight
What is the outlook for UK refining?
...Downstream Oil Industry Forum, a Deloitte LLP assessment on resilience to some hypothetical ‘stress test’ scenarios and an assessment of the UK’s refined product supply market, by Purvin and Gertz....
Analysis
Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology
...systems appearing on the market to help businesses manage their workload and streamline daily processes. As automation increases across the industry, Liz Boardman talks with suppliers to the sector, as...
News
An industry creating its own new dawn – liquid biofuel trials in the UK
...feedback that customers are delighted that we are looking towards the future for fuel, especially as so many are still using oil here.” It is pleasing to see an early...
News
Argent Energy to end production at Scottish biodiesel plant
...affecting the UK and EU biodiesel market have driven the requirement to make a strategic change. The decision, taken only after lengthy consideration of all other options, will concentrate the...
News
Reaping the benefits of integration
...fuel costs, should be monitored. In response, Mechtronic has launched the Stocksmart vehicle tracking and data transfer system. Designed specifically for the fuel oil market, StockSmart makes vehicle, stock and...
News
Downstream fuel distribution event, UKIFDA Expo, came back with a bang
...aspect of the event for Mark Nolan of Nolan Oils: “I always take some staff with me and after the first day we get together to discuss which stands to...
News
Growing FAST
...market. Its gas oil additive is in second place, followed by Diesel Supreme, a premium additive used by hauliers. Power Restorer, a service tool for agricultural/diesel servicing workshops, which cleans...
News
JET – a new contemporary look
...that is competitive in the market,” said Mary Wolf, managing director UK marketing at Phillips 66. “We’ve listened to the consumer, and to our dealers and have developed a new...
News
New generation nozzle and system solution
...long-term sales and marketing agreement with Veyance Technologies, the manufacturer of Goodyear Industrial Hose, to act as the sole sales and marketing channel for Veyance Technologies petroleum dispensing hoses and...
News
Virgin Group partners with Agilyx for low carbon biofuels
...starting from 2025. From waste to fuel The Virgin Group and Agilyx aim to reuse plastic waste to produce synthetic crude oil that will then be refined into a lower...
Interview
In conversation with Dave Walmsley: enthusiastic for NWF Fuels expansion
...– Sweetfuels, at the end of last year, Darch Oil, Consols Oils in Cornwall – are all predominantly domestic businesses. We have a very loyal and consistent customer base, but...
Insight
Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
The Heat Pump Federation (HPF) has joined the growing number of voices calling for a rethink on the proposed 2026 deadline for off-grid homes. Commenting that a ban on new oil...
Interview
Marsh Fuels: two significant milestones
...latest in oil tankers with digital display. The arrival of our own oil storage in the late 1960s has been invaluable. World wars, a pandemic, freak weather events and drifts...
News
Trade publications come together to support the fuel distribution market
Fuel Oil News and Downstream join forces under one industry title. UKIFDA and Ashley & Dumville, the publisher of Fuel Oil News, are pleased to announce that, as of October,...
News
Oilfast launches new, improved website
...reflects Oilfast’s refreshed brand image, while also enhancing the browsing experience. Navigation has been thoughtfully organised into distinct sections, allowing for a seamless and intuitive exploration of Oilfast’s offerings. Key...
Opinion
USA turn from fossil fuel ‘more direct, more fierce and quicker’ than expected
Since his inauguration, the new American President, Joe Biden, has wasted no time in initiating the shift away from coal, oil and natural gas – once the bedrock of US...