Interview
Josh Burton, WCF Chandlers: The next generation
The next generation is integral to the future of liquid fuel distribution. In this issue of Fuel Oil News, we hear from both the young people in our sector and...
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News
Distributor diaries October 2023
...target and raised £525 for the Blood Bikes – I am so grateful to everyone that sponsored me for such a worthy cause! “People have asked if I would do...
Interview
Goals, ambitions and strategies: The expansion of the EET retail network
...but now things are falling in line. I’ve spent my first few months reviewing the market, meeting with people and forging a strong team, which was my first job, and...
Analysis
Clean energy jobs now outnumber fossil fuel ones as transition drives growth
...both wind and solar, most of the labour is employed building new assets. Another 3.3 million people globally worked in bioenergy supply in 2019 and around 10.9 million people worked...
Interview
In Conversation with The Oil Lady
...had an idea for an anti-theft device for tanks. I spoke to a couple of local people, and they said: “Why don’t you start a company and then you can...
Insight
COP26 Blog 3: A just energy transition
...opportunities that attract the best and brightest talent. “With today’s focus on people, I’ve been speaking with OPITO – the global skills body for the energy sector.” People crucial to...
Analysis
A just transition for Grangemouth?
...people in total: The oil refinery: operated by Petroineos, a 50/50 joint venture between PetroChina and INEOS, employing c.475 people. The petrochemicals plant: an INEOS business employing c.1,000 people. The...
News
The CBA launches a new hub for attracting talent
The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has launched its People & Skills Hub, a new and exciting creative space to further its mission in making the chemical supply chain an employer...
Interview
In Profile with Andy and Lisa Wech of Sodbury Fuels
...people and being there for people when they need us. Which is the quality that you most admire? Lisa – I really admire people that are honest and caring. Andy...
Interview
Virgin Atlantic Flight100 – a flying start for future fuels
...one on board to witness the success of SAF; we wanted people to communicate the success of the project. We had around 100 people on board for the flight. On...
Interview
Back to the future: Hytek is looking to its past to thrive in the future
...the people we are privileged to call customers, is an unwavering priority. I’m confident you’ll see and experience that when you work with us. People first One thing that has...
News
Generation Logistics a gamechanger for recruitment, says government minister
...of the economy – according to Transport Minister, Guy Opperman MP. The role of young people in logistics Speaking at a parliamentary reception to highlight the role of young people...
Opinion
Addressing the skills shortage in the fuels industry: a critical challenge for the sector
...shortage of skilled tradespeople, whose expertise is essential for maintaining and advancing industry operations, with this pool of vital workers being pulled in multiple directions – from the new nuclear...
News
Backing a certainty
...businesses. Asked for the secret of his success, owner Frank Hunter said the company’s strength came from its people, citing his 28-year old sales manager, Paul Vian for special mention....
News
Money-saving app launched to counter escalating fuel costs
Whatsfuel is a brand-new, free-to-use service recently launched by Bytestrype, a payment card platform, that helps people avoid paying excess fees or surcharges at petrol stations through the use of...
Analysis
Planning for the future: Nextgen skills for the fuels sector
...committed to developing people through learning and development opportunities. These not only equip our people with the knowledge to do their jobs, but also help us ensure we have the...
News
Confirmed: Grangemouth, the UK’s oldest refinery, is to close in 2025
...people. The petrochemicals plant: an INEOS business employing c.1,000 people, with 1.4m tonne production capacity for products including ethylene, ethanol, polyethylene, polypropylene. The Forties Pipeline System: another INEOS business which...
Interview
In Profile – Andy Ruffell-Ward, Harvest Energy Ltd
...What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received? People buy from people – always be honest, act with integrity and follow up on your promises. Share your top tips for...