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Marine fuel – sulphur spot checks
...checks on a minimum of 10% of ships in its waters in 2015, although several states exceed this and test up to 20%. “Being in control of our supply chain...
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The changing world of the oil trader
...demand, for both crude oil and refined products. The need for this role was heightened from the early 1970s, as vertically integrated supply chains became less secure and geographical imbalances...
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£6.7m Government backing for UK project is huge boost for hydrogen
...adoption. The project aims to address these challenges by harnessing technology innovation and well-established ammonia supply chains, and in doing so, position the UK at the forefront of an emerging...
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Will summer fuel prices skyrocket in the UK?
...require kerosene, this puts a strain on the supply chain due to this fuel being produced at the same time as diesel. Exchange rates Any fluctuation in the pound, such...
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Suttons invests in UK road tanker business
...supply agreement from Suttons,” added Mike Corcoran, commercial director, Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland: “We’re very proud to be working closely with such an internationally important logistics and supply chain...
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Mabanaft appoints new management team
...strong years of trading, and a consistently solid P&L, Raphael has achieved his stated goal of refocusing Mabanaft Limited and achieving increased profitability through improved efficiencies in the supply chain....
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Combating counterfeit oil level monitors
...the safe specification and installation of oil equipment exists throughout the supply chain. “I would urge technicians in particular to demonstrate caution and vigilance when fitting equipment. In the event...
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Industry consolidation continues, driven by acquisitions and private equity
...time for the UK and Ireland’s fuel distribution industry, as traditional fuel distributors adapt to changing energy needs, supply chain dynamics, new technologies and the drive toward more sustainable fuel...
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Watson Fuels joins Inspirit Capital: a new era for one of the UK’s leading fuel distributors
...and Ireland’s fuel distribution industry, as companies adapt to changing energy needs, supply chain dynamics, and the drive toward more sustainable fuel solutions. New chapter “This marks an exciting new...
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FPS warns of the dangers of making early technology decisions for heating
...a working group with the government alongside different sections of the supply chain with representation from trade associations for refineries, boiler manufacturers and installers and tank storage,” added Guy Pulham,...
Opinion
CBA welcomes recognition of HGV driver shortages
...as a springboard to develop more long-term solutions to driver shortages that are disrupting the UK supply chain. However, more still needs to be done to solve the current issues”...
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UK Downstream: the changing landscape
...public authorities, with these sales playing a key role in optimising refinery products balances. For several of these players, especially BP, Shell, Texaco and Total, value chain integration, from refinery...
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Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests
...number of sites in order to protect the supply chain and ensure the safety of workers and the public in and around this critical infrastructure. ‘Ordinary’ protesting has not worked...
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The Prax Group acquires Total oil terminal
...our customers in the marine fuels environment and our commitment to build a robust and reliable supply chain to meet those needs. It is the natural evolution in our progression...
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Why are new UK oil fields essential to a sustainable future?
...the supply chain, with firms based all around the UK providing engineering, manufacturing and other services. Our country relies on those workers – the UK gets 73% of its total...
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A future framework for heat in buildings: call for evidence
...and development incentives we can help to lead the change,” added Guy. The FPS has also urged BEIS to facilitate a dialogue with the full supply chain so that refiners,...
Opinion
UKIFDA encourages homeowners to begin transition to biofuels
...use of liquid biofuels. UKIFDA is working with trade associations within the liquid fuels supply chain to lobby the UK government to develop a transition that enables consumers not connected...
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Dealing with price volatility
...supply chain with country/company analysis, monthly prices and margins reporting. A monthly Market View report enables users to monitor monthly prices, marketing margins and demand data for key fuels, benchmark...