News
JET revs up for Silverstone
...car enthusiasts and their families who attend the event each year – last year saw over 100,000 visitors over the three days! It’s also an opportunity for us to invite...
search | young-person-of-the-year-award
News
Ben Ball 2020 Cancelled
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has announced the cancellation of its annual flagship event, Ben Ball, in December. As a result of COVID-19, the event won’t be taking place this year...
Opinion
Energy security and emission reduction: the role of downstream
...the biggest energy crunch seen in many years, caused by the need to wean ourselves away from fuels that support the Russian war in Ukraine alongside the shift from fossil-based...
Interview
James Hygate, Firefly Green Fuels: challenges and progress on the pathway to green aviation
...only increase in volume year on year in line with global population growth. Plus, when we investigated how it is currently managed, we realised that all current disposal routes are...
News
Long-standing JET dealer signs new deal taking fuel partnership to 50 years
One of JET’s longest standing dealer sites, 4 Elms, has re-signed with the Phillips 66 fuel brand nearly 50 years since first coming on board. The re-signing follows major works...
Opinion
“Let’s shift our focus to our customers” – industry reactions to the new government
...customers, as he remains optimistic over delivery of a Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Obligation (RLHFO). “Let’s shift our focus from the election outcome to what the next few years hold...
News
New fuel operations director at MFG
...various business, planning and logistics positions over eight years, Simon then spent the next seven years with two leading supermarkets, Morrisons and Safeway, to successfully manage the development and growth...
News
Insightful programme will see industry hot topics covered in depth at annual conference
...and, new for this year, a roundtable titled ‘The Future for Trucks’. There will be also speakers from HMRC and the new UK fuel theft taskforce, as well as some...
Analysis
Annual industry event is reviewed by the fuel distribution community
...and prospects. “The drinks reception we sponsored, and the dinner were of course a great networking opportunity. We cannot wait for next year!” Sylvia Kerscher, head of sales, FoxInsights “We...
News
Oil – the only heating fuel where prices have fallen
...more details. The price difference between oil and gas has narrowed significantly. Three years ago oil was nearly 60% more expensive than mains gas but now it is just over...
News
Celebrating 30 years at UK Road Tanker Inspection
After 30 years in business, UK RTI is proud to still offer the first-class service for which it is well-recognised. Still family-run the business, which started life as Williams Tankers,...
News
Key supplier in new hands after popular industry couple retires
Retiring from successful industry business, Liquip UK, after 20 years at the helm, Mike and Moira Green have expressed their gratitude to customers: “Our thanks go to all our customers,...
News
Energy statistics show fall in oil production
...compared to the previous year. The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published the figures in Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices, publications which give statistics on energy production...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – Governments need to be here to help
...the year 1876, nearly 150 years ago. Elections are all about winning friends and influencing people. However, after the white heat of politics is over, the only thing that really...
Insight
Ken’s Corner: Unintended consequences
...we conclude another busy year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all our UKIFDA members and the companies that support us throughout the year...
News
Michelin chooses HVO to cut fleet emissions
Michelin will unlock a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions across its Stoke-on-Trent-based logistics fleet this year, after securing 400,000 litres of HVO to use in place of diesel between now...
Opinion
CILT’s 21-point plan to achieve net-zero by 2050
...Routes to Net-Zero 2050: 2020 Year End Summary. The report includes 21 recommendations for action covering all transport modes and activities. At the end of a year of study, debate...
News
June 2023: the latest people moves in the sector
...UK with Mike also joining the company’s Executive Leadership Team. With over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Mike also has extensive knowledge of refining and...