Analysis
UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation
...the apprenticeship group to check my progress. Finally, I will analyse any data warehouses and summarise these for anyone who may require it.” Danny, from NWF, added: “No two days...
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Insight
Sector legislation: Government strategy, incentives and progress for heat pumps
...the resulting legal changes to allow more homeowners to reduce the carbon footprint of their homes without planning permission. The final commitments required of government, and that are already on...
Interview
A Day in the Life – Dawn Shakespeare of UKIFDA
...done. We were delighted to have made the final 3 as there were some big associations involved that run events with over 500 exhibitors and 15,000 delegates. When we were...
Market Report
The meteoric rise and sudden demise of State Oil
...22 years that followed, this same, small independent company went on to first become one of the largest importers of fuel into the UK, then a refinery owner, and finally,...
Interview
Jo Ritzema retires from WCF Ltd following distinguished career
...best for the company, do everyone a favour and go elsewhere. And finally, the best day to deliver bad news is never a Friday!!! Jo’s impact on WCF has been...
News
Go ahead for Valero’s CHP unit
...to maintain the refinery’s long-term viability and help to secure future jobs in the downstream oil sector in Wales. Now that final approval has been received from the corporation, we...
News
Shortlisted proposal would see UK village swap from natural gas to hydrogen in 2025
...Whitby in Ellesmere Port from 2025. Its programme proposal is one of two shortlisted by the UK Government with a final decision on where the Hydrogen Village project will take...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: Happy New Year from all of us at UKIFDA!
...Successive governments have since rowed back, and in October 2025, the current administration finally scrapped the oil boiler ban. Their statement was clear: “We will continue to refine our approach...
News
Firefly first to benefit from Boeing and Clear Sky aviation decarbonisation partnership
...partners, including Boeing, will invest in Firefly’s new technology, subject to final diligence. Boeing will provide training, direction and facilitation on testing that will accelerate the qualification of this new...
Insight
BP OUTLOOK 2023: the outlook for global energy to 2050
...4 to 6 Gigatonnes of CO2 by 2050 under Accelerated and Net Zero, with only 1 Gigatonne of CO2 in New Momentum. Finally, the growing use of low carbon hydrogen...
Analysis
Keeping rural voices at the heart of heat decarbonisation
As the government’s long-awaited consultation on the future of rural off-grid heating enters its final stages, one message is becoming increasingly clear: it has never been more important that the...
News
HVO boost as biofuel boiler wins best renewable energy product
...Grant was also recognised for its innovation in The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2021, where the same product was a finalist in the sustainability category. Leading the way on sustainable...
News
D.T.S. MD Mike Smith completes 90-mile Hadrian’s Wall challenge in support of The Christie
...particularly during the final miles of each day, where determination – and encouragement from friends, family and industry colleagues – proved crucial. The cause behind the challenge is deeply personal....
Insight
An industry acquiring
...and the impact of seasonality. These points often have a significant bearing on obtaining the best final proceeds. In the oil distribution sector, it is critical that a seller does...
News
Aggreko supercharges investment in oil-free air compressors
...air quality standard – the compressors are certified to deliver 100% oil-free air. This provides clean, contaminant-free air, essential for industries where air quality directly impacts the final product, such...
Analysis
The financial benefit of preventative fleet maintenance
...for HGVs has decreased from 32.4% in 2008/09 to 10.3% in 2024/25, while the final failure rate (reflecting the proportion of vehicles that still fail after rectification) has dropped from...
News
Biofuel use becomes compulsory as SUSTAIN aims for hattrick of victories
...and fuel supplier Coryton. The finals of the competition, which is organised by IMechE and attracts over 100 teams from universities in the UK and worldwide, will take place in...
Interview
Darch Oil tanker driver Chris Eke on life on the road
...Then, it’s back to the loading bay to load the correct products, which takes about 20 minutes, after which, finally, it’s time to park up, finish off paperwork, lock up...