Opinion
Fuel crisis proves that supply trust is vital
...need it: a similar pattern to the one we observed at the start of the pandemic with toilet paper,” Dr Lucker explains. “Unfortunately, this panic buying distorts the supply chain...
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News
Diversifying into truckstops
...of truckstops across the country, offering drivers and companies good-value, high-quality truckstops outside of those owned by the oil companies and large group networks. (l-r) Brian York and Richard Ollis...
Opinion
Calls for investment in hydrogen
...“There are no limits to hydrogen. The UK’s hydrogen economy starts with buses today but can be used in other heavy and large vehicles, like lorries, trains and ships, but...
News
‘Team Stobart’ completes Lake District Trek to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
...and businesses for over four decades and a proud member of the West Cumberland Farmers (WCF) group, Allan Stobart Lubricants and Fuels is one of the UK’s largest independent fuel oil...
News
Major milestone reached with Liverpool Bay carbon capture project
...London, marks the start of construction for one of the world’s most advanced CCS initiatives – the HyNet Cluster. This announcement represents more than a milestone in infrastructure development; it...
News
New Vice President for World Fuel Services
Claire Bishop World Fuel Services has announced that Claire Bishop has been promoted to the role of Vice President, UK Land. Claire started in her new role on January 1st,...
News
Bikers spectacular Remembrance tribute supports Veterans into Logistics charity
...team now have a well-earned two weeks off before planning and preparation starts for next year’s Ride of Respect which will be the ten-year anniversary. With numbers increasing year on...
Case Study
RSM: Fuelling efficiency through smart monitoring
...making it well suited to the operational needs of liquid fuel distributors. Built for modern liquid fuel distribution, the OMNi monitor offers precise radar-based tracking for fuels, chemicals, AdBlue®, oils...
News
Cold calling
...10,000 customers and covers a 40-mile radius from two different locations, delivers kerosene, fuel oil and propane. “We’re normally busy at this time of year but when it gets really...
News
Valero gains 78 MFG forecourts
...by mid-July. VALERO – STILL A POSITIVE STORY – SEE THE APRIL 2015 ISSUE OF FUEL OIL NEWS Valero has gained 140 new sites in the past two years; with...
News
ABB wins major project to relocate refinery
...closely with Waste Recycling & Decommissioning Ltd (WRD), the dismantling contractor, to identify and manage the hazards during the execution of the project. Started in July 2016, the project is...
Insight
Fleetmaxx Solutions: prioritising mental health in the workplace
...drivers, plumbers builders, farmers, electricians, taxi chauffeurs and private hire services and include large organisations, fleet managers, transport managers, sole traders, owner-drivers, and even start-up companies. Both Oilfast and Fleetmaxx...
News
WINNER! Estuary Oils wins the 22nd Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year Award!
...Mould and fuel distributor and tanker owner, Estuary Oils. Estuary Oils is proud to operate a strict 3-year vehicle replacement program that ensures the distributor’s eye-catching fleet is always at...
News
The renaissance of Grangemouth
Carrying 27,500m3 of ethane from US shale fields, the INEOS Insight heads for Grangemouth with the words ‘Shale Gas for Manufacturing’ emblazoned on its side Yesterday morning Fuel Oil News...
News
UKIFDA launches trio of fuel distribution industry awards
...within our industry, with our bumper awards line up.” A significant positive contribution The Innovation Award 2022 is sponsored by industry magazine Fuel Oil News and is designed to find...
Opinion
A successful transition requires a cross-sector commitment
...our commitment to supporting businesses as they navigate their energy transition journey. HVO – the promising fuel plugging the net zero gap Let’s take Certas Energy Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)...
News
Alpeco’s new system already in operation
...computer which has attained full UK approval and has been successfully undergoing trials with Nolan Oils on its new COBO tanker since September 2020. Alpeco’s TEX FLOW system has been...
News
Callow Oils fuels key workers
Callow Oils teams up with Pensons restaurant to deliver three-course meals to NHS key workers. Helen Needham, director of Callow Oils, said: “I saw that Pensons were providing prepared meals...