Case Study
A new fuel distribution system for Rix Petroleum
...man Robert’, as he was fondly called, also established petrol filling stations in the Hull area. Fast forward to the present day and Rix Petroleum is one of the oldest...
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Estuary Oils stands triumphant at one of the UK’s biggest one-day farming shows
Monmouthshire-based Estuary Oils was delighted to be awarded 1st place in the competition for Best Show Stand at this year’s record-breaking Usk Show. One of the largest one-day agricultural events...
News
Terminal operations suspended due to Just Stop Oil protests
Ten facilities across the UK, including major oil terminals, were blocked today by hundreds of climate activists in protests coordinated by the Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion campaign groups...
Opinion
Logistics sector welcomes Spring Budget retention of fuel duty cut
In response to today’s (15 March 2023) Spring Budget, Logistics UK is delighted that – following multiple calls from the business group – the 5ppl fuel duty cut originally introduced...
Interview
In profile – Phil Murray
...decided to pursue something even more thrilling…an accountancy qualification! Describe your dream job (if you weren’t doing this?) Scuba diving instructor in the Caribbean, spending most of my days swimming...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – What does ‘be part of the solution’ mean?
As I sit here a few days after the announcement of U.S. tariffs on the world, I can’t help but think that whatever I write for the UKIFDA Show Guide...
News
Fuelling the D Day 75th anniversary
...Ben Kaye restored a 1940 AEC Matador medium artillery tractor and a 1940 Scammell Pioneer R100 heavy artillery tractor in time for the 75th anniversary of the D Day landings...
Interview
In Profile with Joby Clark of Cobo Tankers and Services
...can’t be done. Describe your perfect day. Good breakfast with a good coffee and then a day of fresh powder on the slopes for a blue-sky day. Supper with the...
News
Top ranking for Rix
...& Sons has been ranked 38th in the 2015 Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250. “To continually feature in the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 is a...
Interview
In Profile with Donall O’Connor of Valueoils.com
...Irish term: “every day the craic is good”. Which is the quality that you most admire? Positive attitude. What are you most likely to say? Okay – let’s get it...
News
Valero – bringing ‘best in class’ standards to Mid-West region
...have dedicated car spaces, audio loop, dedicated toilets, a disability counter and pump assistance on request. Open 24-hours a day, 364-days a year, the site has parking space for up...
Opinion
UKPIA welcomes Government’s E10 announcement
UKPIA welcomes the UK Government announcement today that mandates higher ethanol content petrol – E10 – following consultation and will continue to seek close government-industry partnership on the rollout of...
Knowledge
Data: the UKIFDA databank
...and heating oil Biofuels consumption in transport Domestic gas consumption Ofgem Price Cap Update on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Update on HVO data Temperature and heating days The average temperature...
Interview
Alfons Haar Ltd: proudly celebrating 75 years
...of Alfons Haar and introduced the philosophy of “Full Automation” – Thomas still plays a part today. “Today the third, and current, generation of Stefan, Florian, Tobias and Bastian Haar,...
News
A shining light in the fuel industry
...the extra efforts that our member drivers show, day in day out,” added Dawn Shakespeare, marketing & events manager. “Each year this award provides the FPS with an opportunity to...
Opinion
Suggested $100 oil unlikely given abundance of OPEC capacity
...capacity of 9.2 million barrels a day. BI says that expected post-virus demand growth added to spending cuts and underinvestment during 2020’s downturn is driving calls for a higher oil...
Opinion
E10 to fuel UK’s journey to net zero
Today’s announcement that the UK Government will mandate the introduction of E10 fuel – petrol containing up to 10% of sustainable bioethanol, from September this year – has been welcomed...
Insight
Overcoming challenges: building a better future for the chemical supply chain
...to today’s challenges. Tackling UK REACH One area of common concern is UK REACH. Here associations have played a leading role in assisting their members and the wider industry through...