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“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”

...practical standpoint, as demonstrated by the DODF-developed Petroleum Tanker Training Standard, which has wide industry, trade body and union representation, the current ADR scope does not cover all that a...

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New agreements with SEPA

...from April 30th to June 30th and have been asking Scottish MPs to push this. Also championing the requested changes is MSP Alex Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist...

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Do you know an industry innovator?

...An individual commitment to modernization & improvement The award will be presented at the reunion dinner on April 27th at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. For an application form or for any...

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Key priorities for the downstream oil industry

...sector for a new relationship with the European Union and for a meaningful industrial and energy strategy that works for the whole UK. The report outlines the challenges ahead for...

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Street-Porter backs biogas plant

...and the European Union. The biogas produced is burned using Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology to produce 1.56 MW per hour or enough energy to power 2,000 homes. Waste...

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‘An exciting future’ for Fairbanks

...an important milestone for Fairbanks as we join forces with OPW, a major brand name within the industry,” said Steve Jones, one of Fairbanks’ founding members. “This union promises an...
The Downstream Oil Industry Distributor Forum elaborates on changes made to ensure the PDP Scheme meets the specific needs of the home heat sector.

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PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns

...by the Downstream Oil Industry Distribution Forum (DODF), a partnership of employers, industry bodies and trade unions. We catch up with Peter Oakford, chair of the DODF, to find out...
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Unleashing innovation in the fuel distribution industry

...petroleum goods from Russia has resulted in a reduction in the volume of Russian oil entering the European Union. Challenges or opportunities? Equally, fuel costs are outweighing other operating costs,...

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UK Hydrogen Policy Commission to give UK lead on hydrogen

...will also feature representatives from trades unions and academia.  The Commission plans to publish its work across this year, including its assessment of the performance of the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy...

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Key fuel industry event selling out fast

...Liverpool for the event which will also feature the future fuels conference, reunion dinner and awards ceremony too. Exhibitors will be displaying the latest technology innovations and products within the...
In profile with Ben Duckworth of Craggs Energy Group who detests clutter unless it’s his headful of movie trivia

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In Profile with Ben Duckworth of Craggs Energy Group

...focus my attention mainly on international rugby union where my team is England. What’s the biggest challenge of our time? Decarbonisation through electrification and adoption of other green technologies at...

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Greenergy puts safety first

...hazards. These are practical things that make a real difference. “As senior shop steward for Unite, I’m encouraged by Greenergy’s willingness to engage with its drivers and with the union...

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Progress – but is it enough?

...action. “The biggest lesson we’ve learnt is that we haven’t learnt the lessons,” said Bud Huspith, Unite’s national health & safety advisor. “Why is it taking so long?” With union...

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Suttons’ trucks lead the way

...special trip were a Morris Flatbed dating back to the 1920s and a vehicle with Union Flag Livery to honour the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. “More than 55 years...