Opinion
UKIFDA encourages homeowners to start biofuel transition
...adds Guy Pulham. Exercising efficiency “If consumers want to change their existing oil boiler for a new oil boiler they can still do so. We recommend switching to a condensing...
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Insight
Task force to take action on UK refining and fuel import issues
...will the new Midstream Oil Task Force be able to fulfill these actions? Reflecting the government’s position on refining, the statements below are taken from the ministerial foreword from DECC’s...
Interview
BoilerJuice: revolutionising operations
BoilerJuice is one of the leading heating oil marketplace websites in the UK. Established in 2004, the company delivers millions of litres of heating oil to thousands of customers every...
News
Distributor diaries August 23: updates from our distributor community
...Adam! Nolan Oils – regattas and raffles Nolan Oils, the Oxfordshire-based distributor, is proud to be sponsoring two local charities. The Nolan Oils team and friends enjoyed a fabulous day...
News
Unprecedented demand creates temporary oil shortage in Ireland
The recent extreme weather has caused a massive surge in demand for home heating oil in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, creating temporary shortages with distributors forced...
Opinion
Suggested $100 oil unlikely given abundance of OPEC capacity
...— combined with a potential drop in supply due to oil companies’ underinvestment — are pushing up some forecasts and prompting calls for an oil supercycle. A significant shortage of...
News
A unique contribution wins Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2022
...(Road Tankers Northern) EMO Oils (Central Welding) Consols Oils (Maidment) WCF Fuels (Road Tankers Northern) BWOC (Feldbinder) Stevenage Oils (Lakeland) Craggs Energy (Tasca Tankers) Howells Fuel Oil (Road Tankers Northern)...
News
BWOC – a business with character
...month Fuel Oil News discussed the business with Mark and his team. “Bob grew up in the oil industry – he drove tankers, sold fuel and ran a terminal before...
News
127% more expensive than heating oil
...– 127% more expensive than heating oil – with further electricity price rises on the horizon this September for many households. Oil is also currently 13% cheaper than mains gas...
Interview
Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first
...in oil you don’t see how many are on oil’. It’s been a real eye-opener to me how many households in our local communities are reliant on their oil and...
Insight
The emergence and growth of Puma Energy
...confidence in the company’s track record of success. Trafigura remains Puma’s preferred supply source of oil products for its downstream activities, providing preferential access to international oil markets. Future intent...
News
Winner of UKIFDA Innovation Award announced
...not only be involved but were able to lead the way and really prove the potential of hydrotreated vegetable oil or HVO as an eco-friendly alternative to heating oil. “Our...
News
Slicker Recycling and Castrol take greener approach to used oil management
...oil collection and re-refining back into base oils, helping to keep resources in use for longer. Pilot scheme The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial...
News
Calls for Government support as oil homes switch to fossil-free HVO in numbers
...the Future Ready Fuel campaign. The industry is self-funding the project and is investing over £800,000. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, otherwise known as HVO, is derived from used cooking oil and...
News
Distributor supports UK-wide initiative to help vulnerable off grid customers
...most vulnerable customers a priority for heating oil deliveries during the colder months. This avoids them running out of heating oil when they need it most and works alongside other...
News
Valued liquid fuel distributor client is first recipient of new Oilshield Spill Kit
While out visiting clients, the Oilshield team were delighted to make a special presentation to Nolan Oils. Mark & Luke Nolan of Nolan Oils have been great supporters of the...
News
The Prax Group acquisition, appointments and securitisation
...mineral oil industry in Belgium and Germany. With over 30 years’ extensive operational experience across the oil and refining industries, Luc has contributed to the successful business growth and development...
News
Aggreko supercharges investment in oil-free air compressors
...fleet of 100% oil-free electric variable speed driven (VSD) compressors, the company will be introducing new Stage V Diesel 100% oil-free units to strengthen its provision of greener compressed air...