Insight
The UK fuel industry: latest statistical analysis
As Fuels Industry UK publishes its 2024 Fuels Statistics report, we consider the fuels sector in the light of its findings. The Fuels Statistics report is an annual analysis of...
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Opinion
Industry alliance leads the way toward zero carbon heating for Ireland
...by blending liquid biofuels, like ethanol, with petroleum-based fuels like petrol. There is no reason this logic cannot be applied to the heating sector, where liquid biofuels like hydrotreated vegetable...
Interview
In Conversation with NWF and Geoff Boorman Fuels
...on: the integration of Geoff Boorman Fuels with NWF Fuels Geoff Boorman Fuels, a distributor based in Edenbridge, Kent has been supplying domestic heating oil to homes throughout Kent, Sussex...
Analysis
Fuelling progress: future fuels for transport decarbonisation
...we ignoring solutions that could have an immediate and effective impact on the climate emergency we currently face?” Biofuels – an immediate impact “Sustainable liquid fuels could begin making a...
Interview
How Phillips 66 is driving the industry evolution to future fuels
...potentially, hydrogen for HGVs. “With increased electrification, the demand for liquid fuels reduces. As technology advances and demand drops, the availability of lower carbon liquid fuels will increase for those...
News
Shortlists announced for prestigious industry awards
...sponsored by OAMPS. The finalists are James Casey (Barton Petroleum), Leah Snow (NWF Fuels Group) and Mircea-Daniel Petreus (Watson Fuels). They were chosen from an especially strong selection of nominees this...
News
Latest industry people moves – February 2025
...experience in the fuel industry. Shaun Galvin has started a new position as Senior Director – Sales at Watson Fuels Emily Taylor-Smith has joined Xpress Fuel as Customer Relationship Manager...
News
Motorsport UK grant enables Coryton Fuels to add sustainable fuel option to Formula Student
...and a 95 RON E10 – as well as the standard 99 RON that has traditionally been provided. The sustainable fuels are second generation biofuels, made from agricultural, forestry and...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
In conversation with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, an organisation which is unequivocable in its ambition: “Our goal is clear: the members of Fuels for Ireland are going...
Insight
What does the RFAS scheme extension mean for fuel distributors?
...generators are all under pressure to switch from fossil fuels to lower carbon alternatives. And while renewable liquid fuels can deliver massive greenhouse gas (GHG) savings, there has been a...
News
Biofuels – an uncertain future
...“ says Mabanaft’s biofuels’ manager, Robin Lloyd The legal background The Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) came into force in April 2008, placing an obligation on fuel suppliers to ensure...
Interview
Highland Fuels, proud of fuel distribution heritage but future focussed
...Wilson Fuels adding Glasgow and Perthshire. A business that has never stood still, Highland Fuels went from strength to strength adding a Campbelltown distributor before acquiring the Scapa Flow oil...
Interview
ESL Fuels: working with customers to deliver sustainable fuel solutions
ESL Fuels is a family business that designs, blends, processes and supplies a range of fuels for the road, heating and marine markets. Over the past twenty years, the company...
News
Employee ownership a key factor in Highland Fuels acquisition of Carnegie Fuels
...of Carnegie Fuels, who now become part of an employee-owned organisation, in Highland Fuels. As beneficiaries of the Highland Fuels Employee Trust, Carnegie Fuels staff will now have the opportunity...
News
Mazda establishes race circuit benchmarks using fossil-free sustainable fuel
...capable of running for many years to come. Sustainable fuels, such as biofuels, efuels and synthetic fuels provide a low-carbon alternative to conventional hydrocarbon fuels, ensuring the lifespan of these...
Sponsored
Suttons celebrates growth in fuels sector with 100th petroleum regulation truck on fleet
...of the year, we spoke to Suttons as they reflected on its journey in the fuels industry and how it has become a leading provider to fuels distributors and retailers...
Knowledge
Optimising fuel efficiency and sustainability: The evolving role of additives in the energy transition
...biofuels, synthetic alternatives, and e-fuels, are being introduced to the market. While these fuels can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they also present new challenges in terms of fuel stability,...
Interview
Highlights of 2025 and hopes for 2026
...we support. Luke Nolan, Sales Manager Nolan Fuels A 2025 highlight was introducing delivery technology with DTS and Fuelsoft to streamline our processes and make the customer’s experience better. In...