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Ken Cronin

Opinion

Ken’s Corner – Working together in changing times

...over the years, the way, how, when, and what are all beginning to change. Most recently, we have seen the start of potentially different buying patterns, with consumers buying based...

Opinion

Grangemouth plans result in calls for urgent government action

Grangemouth’s future in focus as stakeholders demand clarity and commitment The publication of Project Willow – a government-backed roadmap to transform Scotland’s Grangemouth oil refinery into a low-carbon industrial hub...
Ken's Corner February

Insight

No one likes a ban, but everyone likes an EXPO! 

...at reduced cost and disruption. In the same edition there was a different headline, “Tory revolt against ‘premature’ net zero ban on new oil boilers”.  At the time of writing,...
Technology advancements supporting the sector

Analysis

Future market demands for tank level monitoring

...to Fuel Oil News, Shankar Ganesh Jayagopi, CEO of Magnus Monitors, highlights the importance of efficient tank level monitoring and talks through the market trends that indicate several key areas...
Josh Burton of WCF Chandlers

Interview

Josh Burton, WCF Chandlers:  The next generation

The next generation is integral to the future of liquid fuel distribution. In this issue of Fuel Oil News, we hear from both the young people in our sector and...

News

Focusing on fleet safety

This autumn the Freight Transport Association has a range of initiatives and events designed to help with fleet safety starting with the Safety in Logistics conference this Wednesday (12th October)...
Panel discussion at International Energy Week 2025

Insight

Climate Challenge: Action is imperative 

Once a stronghold of the global oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Week has transformed. Rebranding, in 2022, as International Energy Week (IEW), the conference has shifted its narrative to...
A sustainable future for PETRONAS and Dorna Sports

News

A sustainable future for PETRONAS and Dorna Sports

...delivering an optimised fuel starting next season, as the two partners push towards a net zero carbon emission future. A lower carbon future In 2024, the two championships will be...
A look at what drives successful recruitment and retention at NWF Fuels

Analysis

Recruitment and retention at NWF Fuels

...In May this year, we relaunched our company induction day for those starting at NWF, we’ve redone the company handbook and we have a comprehensive starter pack.” A structured career...
Rural Irish Housing

Opinion

Ken’s Corner: Strong and Stable

...for our industry. It is with Ireland I start. At the beginning of 2024 we set two broad objectives: to influence the manifestos of the main parties and to move...
An impressive new next generation tanker comes close to taking the title of TOTY 2022

News

TOTY 2022 Runner Up: Craggs – a next generation tanker

...fleet. On board equipment TouchStar vehicle optimisation 4-way camera system Mechtronics OptiMate Commitment to Gd+ HVO Fuel Craggs Energy has sole distributor rights for Green Biofuel’s Gd+ HVO across the...

News

Richard Huxley

...business experience, Richard was always keen to develop and invest in people at home. Serving actively as a mentor for The Prince’s Trust and for Virgin StartUp, he was also...
Ascona grows UK portfolio to 61 sites

News

Ascona grows UK portfolio to 61 sites

...strategic partnerships, including Nisa, Costa, Starbucks and Greggs, operating alongside a range of in-house brands. Over the next 12 months, Ascona will seek to further grow its portfolio as the...

News

Phillips 66 to sponsor fuel industry Expo

...to tap into a huge buying audience year-after-year. We visited Liverpool recently to meet the team and we cannot wait to get started and welcome all our exhibitors and visitors...
Micheal Kirby, Tria Energy Founder

News

New HQ, new chapter for Tria Energy

...embracing a bold new chapter – one rooted in innovation, sustainability, and forward-looking strategy. Patrick Kirby, Chief Executive Officer for Tria Energy spoke with Fuel Oil News to explain the...