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Fuel sector growth drives key appointment at Sutton Tankers
As part of its growth strategy, Suttons Tankers has announced the appointment of Nigel Hughes, who will be based at Ellesmere Port, to the role of head of fuels. The...
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Grangemouth march for jobs as workers and local community rally to save nation’s oil refinery
...in November 2023 that it is considering plans to begin transitioning its refining operations in 2025. Under the proposals, the refinery would primarily become an import and export oil terminal...
Insight
The case for a UK CSO agency
...enable the setting up of an independent central stocking entity to support the UK downstream oil industry in meeting its CSO. The resultant report Structure and operation of a private...
Opinion
Industry responds to CCC Sixth Carbon Budget
...our members, can support the energy transition.” OFTEC’s response to the report was also positive and, similarly to UKIFDA, suggests how liquid fuels could play a big role, if the...
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Spotlight on Celtic Renewables as Project Willow champions ABE biorefining
...the recently published Project Willow report cited ABE biorefining as one of just nine credible options to secure the long-term future of Grangemouth while forging a new low carbon path....
Opinion
“Let’s shift our focus to our customers” – industry reactions to the new government
...majority of our customers live, we remain optimistic about maintaining cross-party support for this initiative. It’s reassuring that the Labour Party’s manifesto commitment that no one will be forced to...
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Zoë Colbeck appointed to support delivery of Solent Cluster low carbon vision
...expects that support for Track-2 clusters may include access to capital support through the CCS Infrastructure Fund and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund, and revenue support mechanisms through technology-specific business models....
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Key priorities for the downstream oil industry
Last Friday (21st October) the UK Petroleum Industry Association published its latest report – Fuelling the UK’s Economic Engine. The report sets out the key priorities for the downstream oil...
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Aberdeen gets second hydrogen refuelling station
...the hydrogen transport supply chain will be hosted by Aberdeen from 15th – 17th March. The H2 Transport Summit will bring together government, industry, local businesses and key influencers. www.h2aberdeen.com...
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An industry creating its own new dawn – liquid biofuel trials in the UK
...Scenarios (FES) predict a significant proportion of our customers will require some form of biofuel by 2050 to help meet the UK’s net zero commitment. We support these assertions as...
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The UK’s first purpose built oil re-refinery
...into high quality base oils. The company, which already operates re-refineries in Canton, Ohio and New South Wales, has chosen Peel Port’s new Port Wirral site at Eastham on Merseyside....
Opinion
Industry response to Government’s Energy White Paper
...report. Following the release of the white paper, UKPIA has called for a strong commitment from government to work with industry to develop energy policies that support economic recovery from...
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Essar safety milestone raises £3,000 for local hospice
...a 10 bedded in-patient unit, a Living Well Centre that offers day support to help patients maintain their independence and stay at home longer, as well as bereavement support across...
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Improving the UK’s fuel supply network
...biofuels with the support of its customers to help with their Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (RTFO). Renewable fuels will play an important role in meeting the UK’s climate change commitments,...
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Facility acquisition is in line with ambition to consolidate logistics markets
Abbey Logistics Group has announced the acquisition of the Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services businesses, which are both based in Widnes, UK. With property and operating facilities...
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Mandatory technology to prevent ‘blind-spot’ deaths?
...made mandatory for all large vehicles. New intelligent transport technologies have the potential to save thousands of lives.” The IME report also looks at several other “intelligent transport systems” which...
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Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics
Continuing its programme of investment into UK logistics and haulage infrastructure, Certas Energy has announced the acquisition of Haven Service Station at the Port of Felixstowe. The service station is...
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Fuel supply sector review highlights significant losses and growth in low carbon fuel projects
...cause for optimism has come with large annual increases to the Government’s Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) that are helping to reduce in emissions from the transport sector and have...