Interview
Cobo Tankers brings back fuel distributor factory visits
...and project engineer at Cobo, to hear all about the visit. “On the 24th March this year a contingent of existing and potential customers headed to the Cobo factory near...
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News
Oil price rises over $70 a barrel
...early London trading, and despite later falling back slightly to $68.65 is it still up about a third for the year-to-date. “The euphoria is reflected in the general belief that...
Insight
Strategic supply from Britain’s largest refinery
...mt/year). Subsequent additions took the total up to 330,000bpd (6m mt/year). In 2012 Esso undertook a reconfiguration of the plant, closing one of its three crude distillation units, resulting in...
Interview
Value Oils: leader in online fuel distribution
...to go before alternatives take the lead. “We always look forward and steadily improve the business performance year on year. We have a small team of excellent, innovative people who...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: A Letter to Santa!
...to Dawn, Jon, June, Katie, Caroline and Sharon for their tireless work at UKIFDA this year. You’ve all earned a place on the nice list. Merry Christmas to all. Ken...
Opinion
Logistics UK calls for diesel duty cut to protect UK economy
...12% since the start of the Ukrainian conflict, and 41% since the start of the year, and the price of diesel is 24% higher at the forecourt year on year. Logistics...
News
Department for Transport continues to support Generation Logistics
...support of government and many key industry players in its second year.” As the campaign rolls into its second year, the CBA will continue its work in engaging new talent...
News
Distributor diaries August 23: updates from our distributor community
...UKIFDA Depot of the Year award, Abbey has now been nominated as Apprentice of the Year by the Staffordshire University Business Awards. Managing the depot, Abbey has responsibility for a...
News
Lloyds Bank fuels north Essex supplier’s growth
...Commercial Banking to purchase a new depot. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the New Era team is ‘looking to the future with exciting expansion plans’ (l-r) Stephan O’Len, Reg...
News
Texaco ‘support for sport’ recipients announced
The names of the 25 sports clubs chosen to receive funding under this year’s 2024 Texaco Support for Sport initiative have been announced. In its fourth year, the scheme is...
News
Award launches to showcase fuel distribution industry innovation
...It is also a vital factor in motivating others in the industry to find solutions to overcome challenges. “This is our fourth year sponsoring this important award, and each year...
Interview
Crown Oil – delivering carbon neutrality as it celebrates 75 years
Fuel Oil News congratulates bury-headquartered Crown Oil on its 75th year in business, and speaks with this fuel supplier, which is leading the way in the sector transition, about a...
Interview
An interview with Raphael Hüttman, managing director, Mabanaft
...this year compared to same period last year is substantially better. We are seeing that change pays off and that is rewarding. Have you got more changes planned for the...
News
NZTC announces clean energy start-up cohort
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has announced its 2024 TechX start-up cohort. The TechX Clean Energy Accelerator, now in its sixth year, will welcome 12 high-potential start-ups to the...
News
Inspiring industry change: innovative agenda revealed for UKIFDA SHOW 2025
The full agenda for UKIFDA SHOW 2025 has been revealed, with the introduction of exciting new elements. The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) is preparing for this year’s...
News
Crucial future role for tank storage
...best opportunities for anyone interested in effective and safe bulk storage operations to come together to share knowledge and network. And this year’s attendance stood as a testament to its...
Interview
CDS: 50 years of powering customer success
...services year on year.” The best parts of the industry And finally, we had to ask Graeme what he enjoys the most about working in this industry: “How to choose,...
News
Industry champions sought as award nominations open
...sponsored by OPITO Graduate of the Year – sponsored by ECITB Mentor of the Year Excellence in Decommissioning Award Energy Transition – sponsored by the Oil and Gas Authority Diversity...