Opinion
Ken’s Corner – Working together in changing times
...now be running around full of used cooking oil? Even the how is changing, as customers transition from telephone ordering to the internet, apps and remote monitoring. How can we...
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News
Tasca acquisition fuels further growth
...an estimated £7m last year and staff levels rose by 50-60% during the same period. Tasca’s customers include Otley-based Tate Fuel Oils, Peak Fuels from Derbyshire and GB Oils. ....
News
North of England fuel distributor among Britain’s most inspiring firms
...a significant achievement for Oil NRG – the only oil distributor to be included – and a testament to the outstanding hard work, experience and professionalism of our whole team....
News
Hydrogen update: Highlands hydrogen hub
...technology. The North of Scotland Hydrogen Programme aims to develop a state-of-the-art hub in the Cromarty Firth to produce, store and distribute hydrogen to the region, Scotland, other parts of...
Market Report
Portland Market Report – A spectacular own goal or a pivotal act of unknown agents?
...prices hit $40 per MMBtu (Metric Million British Thermal Units) – the oil equivalent of around $675 per barrel – and by the summer of 2022, gas was trading at...
News
Essar Oil UK rebrands on route to become first low carbon process UK refinery
Essar Oil UK has become EET Fuels, as it delivers on its plan to become the UK’s first low carbon process refinery, setting the global benchmark for lower emitting refineries...
News
The future of liquid fuel heating
...introduction of a ‘green’ liquid fuel, ticks all these boxes and provides a realistic and practical solution to an urgent issue. “It’s an exciting time for the oil heating industry....
Insight
The growth of natural gas in Ireland
...requirements. Its only storage facilities being depleted reservoirs in the Kinsale fields which cover about 17 days supply. Ervia, formerly Bord Gais Eireann, a commercial semi-state company, owns and manages...
Interview
The Cobo fuel distributor conference – tankers, tours and tapas
...attention to detail. It was also great to see state of the art machinery in action, especially the automated process that delivers Cobo’s superior weld quality. Fuel Oil News on...
News
Life begins at 40
...father, Donald Burton and fellow Samaritan and friend, Roger Toseland. Having worked in the oil industry all of his life and having turned down an earlier opportunity to run his...
Interview
Do your staff feel appreciated? More than a third say your thanks is meaningless
When just saying “thank you!” is not good enough Fuel Oil News hears from Andreea Dinu, Culture and Engagement Strategist from O.C. Tanner, as she considers the positive impacts of...
News
Certas Energy and Peel Ports to open new HGV refuelling site
...on this significant investment to develop a state-of-the-art refuelling facility for up to eight HGVs at the same time. High speed pumps combined with advanced data collection, fuel monitoring equipment...
News
Exolum recognised for growth strategy in the UK
...Spain’s Secretary of State for Trade, Xiana Méndez. The UK-Spain Business Awards, which are held in conjunction with the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain and Banco Santander, recognise companies...
Knowledge
Consequences: the importance of daily defect and pre-journey checks
...in a roadworthy state; so make sure that daily defect checks are carried out effectively, and that all required documentation relating to dangerous goods is present and correct. Our advice...
Interview
In Profile – Andy Ruffell-Ward, Harvest Energy Ltd
...were elected to government what would be the first law you’d press for? Laws and funding to facilitate net zero projects like Prax’s carbon capture project at Lindsey Oil Refinery....
News
Bradford hydrogen production facility awarded government funding
One of the UK’s largest, state-of-the-art hydrogen production facilities, that will deliver low carbon energy in the heart of Bradford, has won government funding to take the project forward. Clean...
News
Watson Fuels opens state-of-the-art Kent depot
Keen to reach more homes and businesses across the South East, Watson Fuels has opened a new depot in Headcorn, Kent. It joins Watson Fuels’ network of nearly 35 depots...
Opinion
Distributor Debate – watch the videos
It was really good to see so many Fuel Oil News readers at October’s Distributor Debate at Manchester Central. A full day’s programme saw key industry speakers share their views...