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Hydrogen update: Highlands hydrogen hub
...the UK and Europe. One of its projects will provide distilleries in the region with hydrogen. A feasibility study into this kick starter Distilleries Project will begin this month and...
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Thames Oil Port – operational in 2013
...which started in June, after former owners Petroplus entered administration. The joint venture plans to turn the site into an import and distribution terminal called Thames Oil Port, expected to be...
Opinion
Funding will accelerate alternative fuels
...and inflationary pressure set to bite over the autumn, a guaranteed, permanent freeze on fuel duty would allow our members to recover from the impact of the pandemic and start...
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Holiday of a lifetime for Gulf winners
...with the theatrical opening of Cars 3, which follows the ongoing adventures of the legendary Lightning McQueen. The prize includes flights, transfers, four nights at the 4-star Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Cadillac...
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Oilfast depot supervisor is the fuel distributor’s star pupil of the month
Oilfast, the independent fuel supplier with depots in Scotland, Wales, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire, is very proud of Insch depot supervisor Christine McKay. Christine recently passed her first ever forklift truck...
Opinion
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans
...the start of a journey to significantly ramp up the supply and production in green hydrogen across the whole of the UK, which will be key to delivering hydrogen in aviation. When we...
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Industry champions sought as award nominations open
The search has begun today (Thursday 8th July) for industry’s brightest stars, mentors, and innovators as nominations open for the 2021 OGUK Awards, sponsored by Shell UK Limited. Aberdeen ,...
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Award-winning Greenergy
Greenergy played a starring role at the Oscars of the corporate reporting world when Stephen McCaffrey, chief financial officer and chairman Paul Lester CBE were presented with an award by...
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The search for StocExpo’s Forty Under 40 begins
...will inspire the next generation to start careers in the industry. “To be one of StocExpo’s Forty Under 40 for a given year is a real achievement, something you can...
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Certas partnership with Chamberlain Transport delivers another HVO fleet switch
...that the transport sector is increasingly choosing HVO as the necessary bridging solution for its journey to net zero.” Simon added: “We must start somewhere, so what better place than...
Analysis
DCC annual results confirm pivot to an energy-focussed future
...content of liquid-fuel rises far more rapidly – or volumes start to contract – DCC’s interim milestone could be at risk. Low-carbon fuels share – with a target of 25-30%...
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Rix Petroleum teams up with My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
The Grangemouth firm, Rix Petroluem (Scotland) Ltd has teamed up with a campaign launched by an ex-Scotland rugby star to help tackle motor neuron disease (MND). The charity was set...
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Record-breaking year for Logistics UK’s 2022 awards
...Business of the Year – Sponsored by DWF Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year Logistics Partner of the Year – Sponsored by Brigade Rising Star of the Year (Individual) ...
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NWF Fuels acquires Consols Oils
...second acquisition made by NWF Fuels this year; Midland Fuel Oil Supplies joined the NWF fold in February. Occupying the number four slot in the Fuel Oil News top 20...
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Certas assists Portico to move to low emission operations
...Shell GTL Fuel also produces less odour, smoke and engine noise than conventional diesel to create a more pleasant working environment for port operatives. Its improved engine starting performance in...
Interview
A Day in the Life – Zach Coyle, depot operations manager at WCF Chandlers
...that we have on and future projects we are looking at starting. If I am not at either of those sites, I will be at one of our satellite depots...
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Essar invests £360 million in Stanlow carbon capture facility
In line with its ambition to become a leading low carbon refinery by 2030, Essar has announced plans to build a £360 million carbon capture plant at Stanlow starting in...
Opinion
Delivering growth: the importance of a fully engaged workforce
...manager available at the start or end of each shift. Having regular training and briefings keeps us all aware of the bigger picture, but it’s also nice to have someone...