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The UK’s refineries: past, present and future
Past: Then there were eighteen In considering the future of the UK oil refinery network, we will first make a brief digression to see how it has evolved. Three of...
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The evolution of the UK biofuels sector
...– 2008/09 & 2009/10 – the most widely reported source of feed stock was soy, since then it has been used cooking oil. For bioethanol, the most widely reported source...
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Phillips 66 powers ahead and scores a hit with customers
Phillips 66 has shared customer feedback from its biennial conference ‘Power Ahead’ – which took place in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Held from 1-3 October, more than 200 attendees from the retail,...
News
EET Fuels appoints FEED partner for Stanlow fuel switching project
...design (FEED) stage. The completion of this stage will enable EET Fuels to take final investment decision (FID) on the project – expected in 2025. EET Fuels, the trading name...
Analysis
Review of the UK & Ireland fuel tanker market 2024
...was a no brainer”. With very positive feedback from the drivers, Richard suggests it is “the best Alpeco metering system to date.” Simon Cullen of AA Oils is a fan...
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E-fuels – the challenges and opportunities in e-fuels
...than) the captured CO2 used to produce it. Bioenergy investments have gained momentum, but concerns persist over the availability of feedstock. The food-versus-fuel debate lingers. Although primarily considered a long-term...
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Association stats show steady progress towards net zero
...55 percent of all biofuel feedstocks in the UK and is used to produce 93 percent of UK biodiesel. China is currently the largest source of renewable fuel feedstock, accounting...
News
East Cork Oil abandons Atlantic and Geaney acquisition plans after competition scrutiny
...entities Atlantic Oils and Geaney Oil via three depots. The two distributors sell home-heating oil, diesel and sulphur-free gas oil and other products. East Cork Oil distributes fuel products, including...
News
The renaissance of Grangemouth
...with state of the art facilities, the new supply of feedstock offers a competitive advantage enabling Scotland to compete on the world stage in chemicals and other types of manufacturing....
Interview
The battle to offer a competitive product
...Top Oil has invested in its Dublin terminal Tackling low margins Outlining how consumer spending has changed, Martin said heating oil order sizes had reduced to 500 litres and even...
Market Report
Fossil fuel fundamentalists vs. clean energy enthusiasts – will energy policy impact the U.S. election?
...now evaporated and Harris has (cautiously tbf) endorsed the industry… Oil and gas activity As to whether a Trump Administration means even more oil and gas drilling is not a...
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Transition talk with Peter Davidson of the Tank Storage Association
...are essential to our daily lives, including transport and heating fuels, chemicals, animal feed and foodstuffs. Terminals also provide greater resilience within the supply chain by ensuring flexibility to meet...
Opinion
Hydrogen (H2.0): a new dawn?
...race towards the hydrogen economy, citing relevant technical or commercial metrics which make their approach appear favourable. However, technology winners are yet to emerge, and various end-market applications necessitate a...
News
Prax Petroleum’s parent acquires Harvest Energy
On Friday 26th June, State Oil announced that it had successfully completed the acquisition of Harvest Energy and Harvest Energy Aviation. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...the highest dependencies on oil of all the European countries with some counties 75% reliant on oil for home heating. There are many in rural communities who drive 2.5 times...
Insight
Ireland’s downstream oil infrastructure
...million tonnes per year of white oil products, supplies just under 30% of the Republic’s oil market requirements, particularly to the province of Munster. The remainder of the Republic’s oil...
Interview
DCC on ambitions for Ireland and energy transition
...for Retail & Oil, who joined the company 10 years ago, initially as managing director for oil, then for retail, oil and fuel cards, to understand more about DCC’s goals...
News
The shipping news
...High Sulphur Fuel Oil LSFO – Low Sulphur Fuel Oil LSMGO – Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil IFO – Intermediate Fuel Oil ECUK – East Coast UK ECA – Emission...