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QM Recycled Energy unveils new HQ
...plastic in lieu of using feedstocks from fossil fuels. Tim StClair-Pearce, QMRE CEO, said: “This is a highly significant chapter in the development of QMRE’s nationwide network of plastic waste-2-oil...
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Opinion
Emissions: how harmful are they?
...is difficult to justify extensive usage of any derived from agricultural crops meaning that feedstock options to scale up production are limited. New carbon neutral or carbon negative fuels may...
News
A clear vision for the future of our industry
...to achieve a circular economy thanks to developments in feedstocks, operations, fuels and products. UKPIA’s vision for the long-term future of the downstream oil sector is a positive one. “It...
News
Aston University to train UK’s next-gen decarbonisation experts
...the conversion of feedstock into alternative energy, improving conversion processes and measuring how the new technologies will impact the economy. Supported by a range of relevant industrial, academic and policy...
News
February 2016 update
...feed, heat and transport. And if demand is looking a little more patchy, it is still growing – and most definitely growing in China. OK, the Chinese Stock Market seems...
Insight
Security of oil supply in the fuel distribution sector
...(which, effectively, encompasses the full refined products slate, as well as crude oil, feed stocks and NGLs) . Assessment of risks and mitigation measures In 2013, consulting firm, Purvin &...
Insight
A look at the shape of the future UK downstream oil sector landscape
...for LPG , accounting for around two thirds of demand, is as a petrochemical feed stock for steam cracking to produce olefins- ethylene, propylene and butadiene- which are key building...
News
US$40M investment supports Velocys’ SAF ambition
...platform provide a scalable, flexible solution particularly suitable for projects that produce SAF. Velocys’ Fischer-Tropsch technology is compatible with multiple project types employing diverse feedstocks, including municipal solid waste, woody...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – time to reflect
...yet clear and cast in stone, I was pleased with the speed of response and implementation when UKIFDA asked its member distributors to contact their new local MP. Before the...
News
Joining in the festive fun
...there’s another beak to feed…. Eric is the creation of automotive products manager Adrian Hill, who has composed catchy Christmas songs and videos about the escapee turkey for the past five festive...
News
Phillips 66 – the perfect vehicle to talk
...to the Phillips 66 roadshow at exciting locations across the country, to take a seat in the specially designed double-decker bus, talk to members of the team, and learn more...
Case Study
The benefits of tank telemetry implementation
...Magnus Team. They are very open, supportive and quick to respond to our feedback. Most importantly, we can now say to our customers: “You will never run out of oil...
Opinion
A reliable and secure supply
...decision-making process, which not only gives them full control of all projects, but also ensures that improvements are being made directly as a result of on-the-ground feedback. More importantly, however,...
News
Touchstar wins substantial Certas Energy fleet upgrade order
...and boosting customer service. TouchStar’s ‘FuelStar’ on-board solutions enabled drivers to fill out the majority of their forms digitally, instantly reducing both the time spent on paperwork and the chances...
News
Essar invests £360 million in Stanlow carbon capture facility
...biofuels. Eliminating emissions Kent plc has been awarded a pre-FEED engineering contract to develop the facility that will take the CO2 emitted from one of Europe’s largest full-Residue Fluidised Catalytic...
Opinion
Delivering growth: the importance of a fully engaged workforce
...given direction and motivation to the driver cohort. Strengthening support Upon reflection of this feedback, the fuels leadership team are increasing their presence further to support engagement with the drivers....
News
2M Group trial HVO fuel in Suttons Tankers collaboration
...sustainability of the feedstocks and supply chain is certified by ISCC- International Sustainability and Carbon Certification. Mark Johnson-Treherne, 2M Group of Companies Logistics Manager, says: “We are delighted to be...
News
Excitement builds for UKIFDA EXPO 2021
...Systems will be displaying their latest generation telemetry monitoring devices. Saying ‘Telemetry devices fitted to customers tanks enables level data to be seamlessly imported via API feed to fuel distributor’s...