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Simon scoops safety award
l-r Simon Ashton, Simon Safety with Nicola Whitehead, Scott Safety and Alan Murray, BSIF Simon Safety & Lifting Centre has been awarded the 2014 British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Service Award....
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Re-Gen Robotics triumphs at 2020 Global Tank Storage Awards
Earlier this month Re-Gen Robotics lifted the Safety Technology Award at the 2020 Global Tank Storage Awards, in Rotterdam, for revolutionising safety in the tank terminal industry. “Our vision, to...
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Essar-sponsored Chester Half Marathon milestone triggers bonus charity donation
...tens of thousands of runners have crossed the finish line with many people returning year after year to enjoy the experience this event offers. A special award “When we started...
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Distributor diaries May 23: updates from our distributor community
...mental health and wellbeing of its staff. CEO Chloe Crofts recently attended a training course and was awarded with her qualification – Level 3 Award in Mental Health: Workplace First...
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Wrightbus to recruit for more than 40 new jobs
...up with demand. “There’s no doubt that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone for many reasons,” said Mr Bamford. “We have made huge strides in 2020, despite the year being...
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Sodbury Fuels: celebrating 10 years in business
...must be one of the youngest tanker drivers in the whole industry! He’s worked so hard over the last few years; he passed his ADR and his class 2 HGV...
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BoilerJuice: revolutionising operations
...in fuel distribution. “I think it has been a challenging few years in general,” Zoe agrees. “I have spent 20 years in supply chain and logistics, including import and export,...
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2023 Tanker of the Year nominations are open!
Entries are now open for the Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023 award. Calling all fuel distributors and tanker and tanker equipment manufacturers. We are now welcoming nominations...
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Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years
With Yorkshire-based Northern Energy celebrating its 90th year in business this year, Fuel Oil News managing editor, Margaret Major, had the pleasure of meeting with three generations of the Illingworth...
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Who will take the FON 2022 Tanker of the Year title?
Entries are now open for the Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2022 award. Calling all fuel distributors and tanker and tanker equipment manufacturers. We are pleased to announce...
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Annual lunch celebrate 100 years of the CBA
...highlight of the chemical supply chain calendar. This year’s lunch also marked the successes of the Association’s year-long centenary celebrations. Member company representatives, together with special guests and industry leaders...
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Certas Energy named Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year for 2023
Certas Energy has proudly announced its latest victory, winning GREENFLEET’s ‘Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year’ for 2023. The GREENFLEET Awards are a highlight in the fleet and transport industry...
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Fuel distribution and veterans: a perfect fit
In recent years, there have been an increased number of ex-military personnel joining the fuel industry. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke to several of those...
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An industry acquiring
...years old next year, we’re here to stay for a while yet. I see our business staying within our family and come the day that regulation and Government environmental changes...
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What price oil? 2024 In review
...the total UK fuel mix during the year to date which was below 8% in the same period the previous year. August In August, the EU delayed its final decision...
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The UK’s refineries: past, present and future
...used cooking oil to produce renewable diesel was started in 2017, at 50,000mt/year, subsequently expanded to 150,000 mt/year, with further expansion to 250,000mt/year in 2024. Earlier this year an agreement...
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In a turbulent sea, the clean energy transition proves surprisingly steady
...the third-largest contributor at $310 billion. Grids are a critical enabler for the energy transition, and investment in them will need to rise in the coming years. “Last year brought...
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Addressing winter challenges: Martin Goddard, Depot Manager, Gleaner Ltd Inverness
...are heavier and more frequent, and the winds are wilder and stronger. Our drivers are all experienced, even the younger drivers like Craig, Adam and David, they are all young...