Opinion
The future for the UK’s refineries
...cleaner fuels among key challenges faced. Now, with the target to meet net zero by 2050 putting particular emphasis on the need to decarbonise operations and products, the sector faces...
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News
Ben appeal sees £0.5m pledged
...month’ schemes and donations linked to survey responses or sales/profit to help address the £1m shortfall they faced due to the cancelation of their annual fundraising ball. Automotive companies are...
News
Energy minister in Coryton discussions
...despite their strong efforts. Unfortunately considerable additional investment is needed to keep the refinery operating efficiently, and this has meant that potential bidders have been faced with high upfront investments...
Market Report
The impact of the Red Sea crisis and why expansion to the north could be catastrophic
...15% of all European imports sail this route. Since the Houthi rebels began their campaign of attacking maritime vessels deemed as “friendly” to Israel, international ship owners have faced a...
News
Farewell to an editor extraordinaire
...she has also been the editor of Oil Installer, another A&D publication, for 12 years. Jane has been the face and heart of Fuel Oil News for half of the...
Opinion
UKIFDA responds to government consultations
...2050 – and the decarbonisation of heat is seen as among the biggest challenges the government faces in meeting this climate goal. Guy Pulham UKIFDA chief executive Guy Pulham comments;...
News
Delivering SAF at scale: a sector investing in future production
How to solve a problem like aviation? Among the many challenges the UK will face in meeting its net zero target, perhaps none is more technically challenging than that confronting...
Insight
What does the RFAS scheme extension mean for fuel distributors?
...was certainly a challenge and, as an importer of our fuels we faced additional complexity.” Customer scrutiny “Following recent media coverage, we received a number of enquiries from customers seeking...
Interview
In profile with Elizabeth de Jong, CEO UKPIA
...from cost benefit analysis to complex political and stakeholder decision making. Private sector, public sector and at the interface. Describe yourself in 3 words Determined, focussed, resilient What were your...
Interview
The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
...engaging the younger generation and showcasing the diverse career opportunities within the sector. Supporting sustainability The chemical industry has faced criticism on its environmental record for years. However, contrary to...
Interview
A day in the life: Darren Priddey, sales manager at Fuelsoft
...to our software successfully. As national sales manager, I do not wish to be faceless and like to ensure that I can visit and communicate with our existing and potential...
News
A legacy of diversity
Judith Stoddard Stoddards had a proud history of seizing changes when faced by challenges. Alex Porter spoke to Company Director, Judith Stoddard, about continuing that heritage into a changing landscape,...
Interview
Tackling supply chain challenges through diversification
...state of the supply chain Resilient and robust as it is, the chemical supply chain faces numerous key challenges, some of which have persisted or worsened over several years. While...
Opinion
North Sea oil and gas must address challenges to mitigate energy crises
...justice for the individuals, communities, regions and organisations impacted by the phase-out. Each country faces unique challenges to deliver on the region’s potential. Norway’s oil and gas sector employs 6%...
Analysis
Rebranding: reasons, process and impact
...new interface impact our sales? Would the launch require technical down-time? Those were the kind of questions we faced but we were able to mitigate those concerns through research, testing,...
News
Record revenues for Abbey Logistics but driver shortages reduce profits
...Patten Rapid response to challenges Dave Patten, Abbey Logistics managing director, said: “I am really pleased with how the business has responded to the challenges faced from the COVID-19 pandemic,...
News
JET brings humour to fuel forecourts with new media campaign
...done’, and they drive off calmly with the end-line ‘here for drivers not dramas’. Putting smiles on faces In another scenario we see a driver in full meltdown mode as...
Interview
Darch Oil tanker driver Chris Eke on life on the road
...road Asked about his role at Darch Oil Chris replied: “The role of a tanker driver at Darch Oil is to be the face of the company and to deliver...