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Leading industry company celebrates 50 years of innovation

...whom were friends from agricultural days. “In 1982, OTS diversified into supplying tanks to filling stations and then to refurbishing filling stations ourselves, employing our own skilled tradesmen. This was...
Andrew Mochrie, WCF

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People Moves – December 2024

...such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and international trade. These areas are helping Sophie sharpen her analytical thinking, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills—key strengths she is keen to apply during her...

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Essar wins best oil company initiative       

...Him! which sponsored this award With ‘a fresh approach to fuel retailing’ Essar Oil (UK), which owns and operates the Stanlow refinery, has taken the Forecourt Trader award which acknowledges...

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Training standard welcomed

...newly constituted group, which represents trade bodies, haulage companies, Unite, the HSE and government departments has agreed  a training standard for all petroleum drivers. This will be additional to ADR...

Opinion

Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector

Following pressure from industry trade groups, the cancellation of a planned rise in fuel duty announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the recent budget was welcomed across the sector....

Case Study

A new fuel distribution system for Rix Petroleum

About Rix Petroleum Rix dates back to 1873 when a sea Captain and merchant adventurer called Robert Rix traded out of the Port of Hull. Robert Rix started in business...
A day in the life - Hollie Mills

Interview

A Day in the Life…Hollie Mills

...also on the road a lot attending supplier events, sustainability conferences, strategic partner meetings and represent New Era when we exhibit at trade shows. Other parts of my role include...

News

Designed for the industry by the industry

...Greenergy and Murco, logistics companies – DHL, Hoyer, Norbert Dentressangle, Suckling, Suttons, Turners and Wincanton, the Unite and URTU unions, several trade associations including UKPIA, FPS, the Downstream Fuel Association...

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Crude oil trend boosts heating oil prices

...‘agreement to agree’, it is reasonable to assume that prices could increase further before the next OPEC meeting takes place on 30th November.  Many traders have speculated prices rising above...
George Eustice speaking at HVO event

Analysis

Climate Challenge: Drawing the line in the sand

...with trade associations often regarded as more effective advocates than policymakers. The transition is happening – but it’s industry-led Most respondents reported limited government support – but highlighted strong backing...

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Future Fuels & Hydrogen Economy Virtual Conference

...that will help you on your way to meet the imposed targets and kick start bringing these fuel options to market. Key agenda themes: • Macroeconomic view of trade and...

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Changes to oil regulations in Scotland

...a Scottish Government consultation, which closed in February 2017. Both the Scottish Government and SEPA have been keeping oil trade associations up to date on the new regulatory changes. Onward...

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More marine customers for Scottish Fuels

...Scotland, says the company. Scottish Fuels became the sole distributor of Castrol Oil to the marine trade in Scotland, after the company was awarded the inshore marine contract in 2009....