Knowledge
HVO – The issue of sustainability
...of used cooking oil (UCO) in the production of HVO, concerns have been raised that palm oil may be used in local markets to replace UCO that is exported for...
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Case Study
Tuffa and AMP power the nation to a low carbon future
...and waste oil extraction hose at 30 meters (10 meters more than a fire engine), the site engineers can rapidly top up the lubricant oils or complete a full oil...
Opinion
Business and energy minister backs winter fuel readiness campaign
...UKIFDA chief executive adds; “It is our hope that this campaign will help and encourage the 1.5m UK households who have oil heating to take winter readiness measures. Oil is...
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...
News
Slicker Recycling and Safetykleen announce carbon cutting partnership
Two of Europe’s best-known parts cleaning, oil and waste management firms have announced a new partnership, which will drive a large increase in used oil being collected and re-refined. Slicker...
Insight
BP Energy Outlook 2022 Edition – the outlook to 2050
...driven by increasing efficiencies and electrification of road transport. Natural declines in existing oil / gas production will necessitate continuing investment in new oil & gas production over the next...
Interview
Passion and pride celebrated with award recognition
...the Oilfast Group. A career in fuel distribution “I have been working for Oilfast for almost 3 years,” Jemma began, explaining her journey into this industry. “I started working for...
News
Senior industry figures launch energy transition advisory company
Leading oil and gas professionals Hamish Wilson, Bill Senior, Tony Smith, Martin Dru and Sarah Milne have launched BluEnergy, committed to enabling oil and gas companies to leverage their existing...
Analysis
Industry reinforces commitment to genuine sustainability as BBC discusses HVO feedstock concerns
...sustainability of HVO, particularly regarding feedstock sources. A recent BBC article highlighted specific issues surrounding the inclusion of waste products from palm oil production—such as palm oil mill effluent (POME)—a...
News
Rawlings Fuels – putting the customer first
...many are on oil’. It’s been a real eye-opener to me how many households in our local communities are reliant on their oil and it’s made my focus being to...
News
The ‘perfect fit for Rix’
...managing director of Rix Petroleum, described Stones Fuel Oils as the ‘perfect fit’ for Rix as both businesses had much in common. “Stones Fuel Oils is a fantastic and well-run...
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....
Insight
How does the french downstream sector compare to the UK?
...Motor Spirit JetA-1 Diesel Gasoil Fuel Oil Other 4 14 6 28 16 5 1 3 11 7 32 15 4 1 4 7 7 31 12 4 2 3...
Opinion
Industry urges Government on rural decarbonisation strategy as customer cost concerns grow
...expected to make to their home Over 98% support for giving oil heated homes the choice of switching to a renewable liquid fuel such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). Trade...
Opinion
Industry responds to CCC Sixth Carbon Budget
...UK downstream oil sector reiterates that it wants to work closely with UK governments to deliver the most effective policy and economic frameworks needed to reach net-zero. Downstream oil is...
News
2024 Tanker of the Year nominations are open!
...acquisitions, Campus Oil and Jones Oil, and have finally become Certa. “It has been an exciting number of years, and we are now a fleet of 100 – up from...
News
Heat in buildings – joint statement on the government’s future framework
...heating oil is £1178 per year – nearly half the cost of electric storage heaters at £2069 per annum. Oil is also far cheaper than any renewable heating options; including...
News
Essar selects tech partner for Stanlow carbon capture facility
...a producer of low carbon fuels. Deepak Maheshwari, CEO of Essar Oil UK, said: “We are ready to move into the next phase of Essar Oil UK’s decarbonisation strategy. “With...