News
UK refining – hunting for answers
...forever. Being reliant on supply at the end of a long chain is problematic. Plus, bringing in finished product comes with shipping, jetty and pilot issues. “The government, the...
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The distributor offer revisited
...servicing Provision of storage solutions – new/replacement tanks and accessories Supply of agricultural and industrial/commercial lubes and greases Supply of bottled LPG Haulage Fuel cards The offer is broad ranging...
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Greenergy acquires Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing facility
...executive. “Over the last few years we have scaled up our raw material supply chains and invested in our UK manufacturing facilities, increasing output through a variety of incremental investments....
News
Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year
With Covid-19, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, the awareness of the importance of logistics...
Opinion
Logistics operators look towards mergers and acquisitions to boost resilience
...& Logistics at Barclays Corporate Banking, said: “Understandably, the circumstances of the past year have led to a drop in logistics sector confidence. Price rises, supply chain challenges, a scramble...
Opinion
Apprenticeships ‘vital’ in tackling industry skills shortage
...supply chains operating effectively. Alex Veitch, deputy director – Public Policy at Logistics UK, commented: “With more than half of decision makers reporting that apprenticeships and work-based learning will be...
Insight
What is the outlook for UK refining?
...Define ways to quantify/measure security of supply benefits of retaining a refining base, building upon existing/analogous approaches. Estimate the role of the UK’s seven operational refineries in product supply and...
News
Industry body sees transition as the solution
...published in The Business Outlook: Activity and Supply Chain report, which calls for urgent action to protect companies in the industry facing a struggle to survive the combined challenges of...
Insight
Energy transition: Could a multidisciplinary approach be the key?
...performance of a campaign, or reliability of equipment to minimise the emission profile of a selected delivery plan covering Scope, 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Scope 3 covers supply chain...
Case Study
QMRE: Transforming plastic waste into sustainable solutions
...qualifies for credits under the scheme. These credits act as incentives for fuel producers to incorporate renewable and sustainable fuels into their supply chain, with significant financial value attached to...
News
Industry award recognises impact of innovative fuel technology
...supply chains in one place to encourage collaborations, increase operational and technical efficiencies, and form a collective voice to progress industry aims and push for change where required in regulations...
Analysis
Strong growth for HGV sales but zero-emission trucks barely feature
...demand from the haulage, construction and distribution sectors, as well as an easing of long-term global supply chain disruptions, this means the market is now just -2.9% below the first...
Interview
In conversation with Dave Walmsley: enthusiastic for NWF Fuels expansion
...the oil industry, the customer’s price does the same so supply and price volatility are definitely challenging. Have supply challenges changed the degree to which your supply is contracted? With...
Opinion
Energy security and emission reduction: the role of downstream
...ENSURE THAT THE UK HAS A SECURE AND RELIABLE ENERGY SUPPLY. THE CURRENT ‘CORE FUEL’ SUPPLY MARKET IS FLEXIBLE AND FOR THE MOST PART EFFECTIVE IN ENSURING CONTINUITY OF FUEL...
News
Greenergy expands supply capability in Scotland
...capacity where it is needed. Greenergy will expand its existing supply infrastructure and leverage its global supply chains to further enhance supply security and choice of fuels to our customers...
Analysis
Greenergy – National expansion in sales and service
...due to interruption of supply at Coryton. Operationally the business has coped well with this additional demand.” ______________________________________________________________________________ Greenergy’s priorities in the past six months National supply: In January 2012,...
Analysis
BP – making a wholesale commitment
...advantage of others divestments in UK downstream. Our strong supply chain and import locations give us a competitive advantage. Having sold its last UK refinery to Petrochina/INEOS where does BP...
Insight
The UK’s refineries: past, present and future
...have any UK refining presence. We will now take a brief look at the existing network and highlight the roles which they play in supplying refined petroleum products to the...