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16% bioenergy needed to safeguard UK energy security
An industry led report from the REA has urged ministers to commit to 16% of the UK’s primary energy supply coming from bioenergy by 2032 in order to sustain UK...
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Fossil fuel fundamentalists vs. clean energy enthusiasts – will energy policy impact the U.S. election?
...that it will “supply the rest of the world”. That the US oil and gas industry is therefore broadly pro-Trump is unsurprising, but in fact the sector has done remarkably...
News
FPS highlights low margins in response to claims of profiteering on heating oil
...have paid represents the true saving obtained.” The organisation has continually urged distributors to be honest if they cannot, or do not wish to supply a community buying group with...
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Mabanaft – delivering on the things that matter most to their customers
...and results found that, in addition to price, customer service, continuity of supply, accuracy of invoicing and efficiency of loading times were rated as being of key importance. Mabanaft was...
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New fuelling site installation from Cameron Forecourt helps council become more efficient
...we had a maximum of one week’s supply on site at any one time, which made us vulnerable to any industrial action or other disruption to supplies.” The new tank...
Interview
The downstream customer
...we investigated converting to gas (as our immediate neighbours were doing at the time) but it would have cost a lot of money to connect to the newly-laid supply in...
News
Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved
Northern Ireland’s need for fuel supply security was highlighted at a planning meeting that saw an oil terminal redevelopment application given the go-ahead despite 400 letters of objection. The controversial...
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Fuel and food continue to deliver for NWF
...positively in the short term due to the Group maintaining continuity of supply at all depots across the country. With a full complement of drivers to meet demand NWF experienced...
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Trend for forecourt closures evens out
...fuel supply in the UK and the need for planning to prevent future supply disruption should the number of operating refineries continue to fall. The report examines the latest trends...
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Thin cover for winter?
...car sales that have been falling almost continuously for nearly two years, with supply boosted by refinery upgrades. More spot diesel volumes were expected from Spain and Greece, while Israel’s...
Analysis
Mabanaft – majoring in innovative independence
...in blending remain strong in the retail market, whilst Mabanaft has concentrated more on the commercial market reselling distillates including kerosene. Reliable supply at a competitive price “One thing’s for...
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Sister company EL Oils strengthens family business Halso Fuels
...experts in petroleum, gas & oil supply and distribution. Progressing from its launch in a caravan in 1967 through the wooden huts which still exist to the current modern offices...
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Harvest Energy extends with Simon Storage
...blending operations or for export to out-buyers. Simon Davis, head of sales and logistics, Harvest Energy, believes reliable supply partners like Simon Storage are vital. “Simon’s expertise in storage and...
Opinion
Calls for clearer vision for HGVs after Government announces end to conventional engines
...logistics businesses are committed to switching to electric vans, the government must introduce a fairer way of funding grid reinforcements and energy supply upgrades; currently, the onus lies on a...
Interview
In profile – Geoff Henderson, wholesale business manager at Phillips 66
...history in 25 words or fewer. 22 years with the company. In this time, I have worked in Supply, Retail, Transport and Unbranded Sales. Promoted to Wholesale Business Manager in...
News
Certas Energy opens new depot in East Cowes
...depot, meaning that fuel is housed on-site. With the majority of the island being off-grid, responsive, reliable fuel supply is critical to keep homes warm and businesses moving. Thanks to...
News
Drop in oil product demand highlighted in industry review
...on the sector. The impact of the pandemic The impact of Covid-19 on supply and demand in the sector has been significant, with the demand for oil products falling by...
Interview
Nothing standard about this fuel oil distributor celebrating 10th anniversary
...fleet and now have nearly 40 employees and supply just under 200 million litres of fuel annually from our two depots. Nick Goodwin In 2021 we rebranded to reflect the...