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Andy Smith heads up Fuelmate
Andy Smith brings 17 years experience in the fuel card business to Rix-owned Fuelmate Well-known industry professional Andy Smith has been appointed to head up the Rix-owned Fuelmate fuel card...
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Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...from Fuel Oil News on such a busy and productive 10 years Jon! Send your latest news to claudia@fueloilnews.co.uk Image credits: Highland Fuels, LCM Environmental. Rix Petroleum, Halso Fuels, CDS...
Interview
In celebration of Prince Petroleum
...time, the business had expanded into road fuels, home heating oil and agricultural fuels. From the early days a steady flow of business gradually moved onwards and upwards to the...
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Greenergy extends marine fuel supply
...“We are applying the same approach to marine fuel as we do for our road fuel supply – to earn customer loyalty by supplying high quality fuel, safely and reliably,”...
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Nationwide HVO refuelling roll out sees Certas claim HGV first
...emissions. As well as fuelling its own fleet with the low carbon diesel alternative, the fuel distributor, part of DCC, has launched HVO delivery to businesses across the UK. The...
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HVO boost as XPO Logistics expands use of sustainable biofuel
...over 3,328 kilometres in 42 trucks — and 18 of those trucks will be fuelled by biodegradable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). XPO first piloted biofuel at the 2021 Tour de...
Analysis
In review: the 2022 tanker market
...Jonny Morrow of Morrow Tanker Services was very positive as he considered the past year: “2022 has been a great year for Morrow Tanker Services. “Coming out of the post...
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Energy minister set to open landmark hydrogen ‘superfuel’ conference
...hydrogen economy.” The clean future superfuel Mr Hands said: “Hydrogen is the clean superfuel of the future and the UK is positioned to lead the world in this cutting-edge energy...
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ULEMCo awarded contract for largest fleet-wide hydrogen conversion to date
Pioneer of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, ULEMCo, has been awarded a major fleet-wide contract by Aberdeen City Council (ACC) for its hydrogen dual-fuel utility vehicle conversions. The contract, initially for 35 vehicles,...
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University scientists have developed a greener marine fuel
Scientists from Aston University have been blending leftover cooking oil, lamb fat and agricultural waste to develop a cleaner fuel for ships. By mixing waste pellets with either used oil...
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Trade publications come together to support the fuel distribution market
Fuel Oil News and Downstream join forces under one industry title. UKIFDA and Ashley & Dumville, the publisher of Fuel Oil News, are pleased to announce that, as of October,...
Market Report
Disrupting the sector: the new Nigerian super-refinery
...was 18ppl) and it is little wonder that importing 100% of the country’s refined fuel demand has become a ruinously expensive exercise. Not surprising then that the oil world, and...
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The renaissance of Grangemouth
...now provide the base and incubator for new manufacturing that can use our US ethane feedstock, world class facilities and energy supply to compete with the best in the world.”...
Insight
Attract, train, retain: how to be fit for purpose in the 21st century
...the motivation to deliver. 4. Alignment With the younger generation wanting to make a difference to the world, align your recruitment to their purpose. Tap into the future sustainability of...
Insight
The outlook for energy: A view to 2040
...will remain the number one global fuel. Natural gas will be the fastest growing major fuel with demand rising by 65%, overtaking coal for the number two spot. World oil...
Interview
In profile – Matthew Crockett, group managing director at Craggs Energy Group.
...it’s important the world, and our industry, embraces this challenge. Which is why we are proud to transition from fossil fuel facilitators into green energy guides. Cheese or chocolate? That...
Market Report
Concerts and carbon – what price entertainment?
What would summer be without rock stars strutting their stuff at giant entertainment venues around the world?! This summer we have seen the likes of Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Green...
Insight
In a turbulent sea, the clean energy transition proves surprisingly steady
...investment, plus the EU-27 and rest of the world The current level of investment in clean energy technologies is not nearly sufficient to set the world on track for net...