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Government portal opens for Alternative Fuel Payment applications
...of the two million people across the UK who use fuels such as heating oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), coal or biomass to heat their homes should have received their...
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Plans for green hydrogen plant at Port of Felixstowe
Demand for green hydrogen is increasing as petrol and diesel prices soar, which has emboldened ScottishPower to invest in its production. The energy company has drawn up proposals for a...
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Marine fuel supplier celebrates milestone first year
...owned company has gone from strength to strength, supporting the global shipping industry with quality fuels and a customer-first approach. As a sister company to Par Petroleum, Quay Energy Solutions...
Interview
A DAY IN THE LIFE… Peter Davidson
...director at the Tank Storage Association (TSA), to discover how Peter spends a typical day. MY ALARM GOES OFF AT… During the week it’s at 5:30am ready for an...
Opinion
Industry calls for future fuel clarity so logistics can help avoid climate catastrophe
...met in time for the phase-out dates of diesel and petrol vans and cars. “It is also crucial that commercial vehicles – which typically require larger bays, longer reaching cables...
Interview
In profile with Ramsay Macdonald of RM Solutions
...and waste, in equal measure. If you were on ‘Mastermind’ what would your specialist subject be? One of capitals of the world, European history or petrol filling stations of Great...
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Successful look to the future at fuel distribution industry EXPO 2022
...with a packed exhibition hall and over 1,200 people attending the two-day event. Sponsored by Phillips 66, EXPO 2022 welcomed back liquid fuel distributors, bio-energy companies, refineries, tank, pump and...
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Moves to quell Grangemouth fears after speculation over refinery’s future
...resilience, with Scotland relying heavily on the refinery output for its energy needs. Around 70% of petrol and diesel requirements north of the border is supplied from Grangemouth, as well...
Knowledge
Questions remain as alternative fuel payments commence to heating oil users
...that commenced in October 2022. Households are eligible for the additional Alternative Fuels Payment if the main fuel used to heat the home is: tank or bottled gas liquid petroleum...
Opinion
Analysing emissions: why clean can be a dirty word
...the limit and produce 15% less CO2 than petrol, but are being banned. At a time when we need every single route to decarbonisation at our disposal, especially for transport,...
Interview
DCC on ambitions for Ireland and energy transition
...time has been the number of products that we sell. When I started in the business, we were simply selling 4 or 5 products like heating oil, diesel, and petrol....
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Slicker Recycling and Castrol take greener approach to used oil management
...customers with a digital end-to-end lubricant system using tank telemetry. This frees up more time to focus on its core business, simplifying lubricant management and ensuring the used oil is...
Interview
In Profile – Peter Davidson
In the July edition of Fuel Oil News magazine, we chatted with Peter Davidson, executive director of the Tank Storage Association, to find out more about the person behind the...
Interview
Donegal distributor gets lucky
...to the north and Killybegs in the south. The company also supplies diesel to agricultural, commercial and small retail customers. There are 30 full-time staff and 15 tankers, ranging from...
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Overwhelming response to Abbey Logistics rainbow request
...road tanker logistics company for bulk food powders and liquids wanted to find a way to remind everyone to stay positive and to show their support for all drivers across...
Opinion
UKIFDA encourages homeowners to start biofuel transition
...system) to make energy efficiency improvements in their own homes. We suggest improvements such as fitting smart meters to tanks, installing smart temperature controls across homes and installing better insulation....
Interview
Rapid growth keeps Exswift Fuels in the pink
...grown almost exponentially in those first years, Exswift was, when we spoke in 2021, awaiting delivery of its 7th tanker and looking excitedly ahead to 2022 and the planned launch...
Opinion
Transportable lighting in the fuel industry
...and moved around and has a critical role to play. In a hazardous environment, such as a slippery fuel tank, it is imperative that workers have good sight of their...