Opinion
We’ll meet again: oil to gas price gap shrinking rapidly
...like Brent especially. And we are convinced that this is a very important reason for why the global oil market is as tight as it is.” Switching to ‘cheap oil’...
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Insight
The UK’s refineries: past, present and future
...inland market. Present: Now there are six – the current refinery network Last year, UK refineries supplied about 85% of the country’s inland market requirements. One of the key features...
Opinion
The future of oil heating debate – watch the video
...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...
News
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...
News
The shipping news
...High Sulphur Fuel Oil LSFO – Low Sulphur Fuel Oil LSMGO – Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil IFO – Intermediate Fuel Oil ECUK – East Coast UK ECA – Emission...
Insight
A look at the shape of the future UK downstream oil sector landscape
...transition away from all fossil fuels towards renewable sources. Taking the main components of the downstream oil sector in turn: Refining: There are currently six refineries supplying the UK market,...
Insight
Marine bunkering – fuel for a vital activity
...oil/ light fuel oil, with maximum density which can range between 0.890 and 0.920 kg/m3 at 15 degrees C Marine gas oil – meets the inland heating oil specification i.e....
Opinion
New UK oil essential for low carbon future
...oil fields like Cambo, says Katy Heidenreich, operations director at Oil & Gas UK (OGUK). Katy shares her thoughts with us: “Shell’s decision to suspend its involvement in Cambo, the...
Case Study
QMRE: Transforming plastic waste into sustainable solutions
...securing long-term contracts for their output, whether in the plastics or fuels market. Customers can choose to sell their recycled oil to a major petchem, or plastic manufacturing or supply...
Interview
Rationalisation in Irish oil distribution
...hopefully a decent winter, it could be a long overdue profitable year for oil distributors.” Others are less convinced…. Laura Gilpin of Belfast & Down Oil Supplies said: “The oil...
Interview
In conversation with Prema Energy
...to the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme. Biofuel oils made from tall oil pitch and later rapeseed oil distillation residue were developed to replace residual fuel oil in these plants at...
Insight
Rapidly changing oil market creates pricing and supply issues
...Agency has stated, “send a unified and strong message to global oil markets that there will be no shortfall in supplies.” On 18 March, oil prices hit almost $130 (£99)...
Insight
Oil-price survey forecasts Brent to be above $80 a barrel by end of 2024
...total.” Sentiment tracker The Bloomberg Intelligence oil market survey is conducted at least once a year with key questions designed to track the change of sentiment by the market participants....
Insight
Heating future: prospects for kerosene and HVO
...quickly. 2. The output can be fed in to an established ‘downstream’ supply chain and route to market, supported by established distribution and sales / marketing expertise. Oil refining capacity...
Interview
In profile with Clare Charlton of Mabanaft
...facts. This month we chat with Clare Charlton, head of sales and marketing at Mabanaft. “Always strive to do your best.” Clare Charlton Please give your career history in 25...
News
OMJ launches new report for buyers of road diesel
The Oil Market Journal (OMJ) has launched a ‘UK Road Transport Future Fuels Report’ aimed at buyers of road diesel. As the world progresses towards the implementation of a sustainable...
News
In Profile with Kiran Shaw of IFC Inflow
...true! Describe your dream job (if you weren’t doing this?) Travel journalism. Visiting far-flung and not so far-flung places and writing about my experiences. What’s the best business advice you’ve...
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UKIFDA announces EXPO 2024 Awards guest speaker
...during the peace process and since has pursued a career in expeditions, travel journalism and biology. Having started his own production company, Monty has produced and presented three series for...