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Fuel efficiency for HGVs
...period – between 3-6 years for regional vehicles compared to 5-10 years for a dual fuel engine, and 1-3 years for a long haul vehicle, compared to 2-4 years for...
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Opinion
Ken’s Corner: why change for the sake of change is not the change we need
The UK Prime Minister has announced that the general election will take place in the second half of next year, and the jury is still out in Ireland. While some...
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Certas Energy announces seven-figure investment in HVO roll-out
...litres. According to a recent biofuels report by Quantum, UK consumption of HVO in 2024, was approximately 700 million litres, with demand growing year-on-year. In the past year, Certas Energy...
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Industry welcomes Chancellor’s £20bn backing for carbon capture and storage
...renewed commitment to progressing nuclear through small modular reactors (SMRs). Energy security In today’s Spring Budget (15 March), the Chancellor set out £20bn investment over the next 20 years aiming...
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OFTEC – anniversary celebrations and ‘business as usual’ post Brexit
(l-r) Jeremy Hawksley, Nick Hawkins and Paul Rose As OFTEC marks 25 years of raising standards in the heating industry, its focus remains firmly on the future. In a communication...
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Fuel poverty – a serious national problem
...the number of fuel poor households throughout the UK fell, year on year, from 5.5 million to 4.75 million. England’s figure fell to 3.5m in 2010, projections for 2012 indicate...
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In 10th year Craggs looks to greener future
...in the coming years. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved but I’m also very grateful for the years of effort that everyone in the business has contributed....
Analysis
Greenergy – National expansion in sales and service
...supplying 10.9 billion litres of fuel during the company’s financial year, ending April 12th – one billion litres more than the previous year, an increase of more than 10%. “We’ve...
Opinion
The Energy Act: One year on – where is the promised consultation?
...a consultation on the technical details in a few months and certainly within one year. The legislation received cross-party support in Parliament, including from the Labour Party, which now forms...
Market Report
The eternal influence of black gold
...and the year before (2022), it was a staggering 62%. “7.5% OF ADULTS ARE INVOLVED IN AN INDUSTRY THAT DIDN’T EXIST 10 YEARS AGO.” The IMF is now forecasting that...
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Low carbon liquid fuel – centre stage at this month’s OFTEC conference
...provided guidance to the Committee on Climate Change, will also share an insight into the role hydrogen could play in decarbonising the heat and transport sectors. “This year’s conference comes...
Opinion
What price oil? Fuel industry experts share predictions for 2023
...29% and diesel up by 44% year on year. Whilst the exchange rate is weaker, the sustained high prices have been heavily criticised and even the CMA highlighted the ‘rocket...
Interview
Mabanaft internship programme: delivering a talent pipeline
Mabanaft in the UK has recently bid farewell to the company’s 2023/24 interns. The company has been running a successful internship programme for several years, and we had the chance...
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New refinery manager for ExxonMobil Fawley
ExxonMobil has appointed Riccardo Cavallo as refinery manager at its Fawley facility in Hampshire. Riccardo brings more than 20 years’ refining experience gained with ExxonMobil in Italy, UK and most...
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Further gains for the JET brand
...branded. We’ve kept in touch with the JET team over the years at industry events and through visits from their regional account managers. “Selling a family business after 30 years...
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EET celebrates Stanlow centenary by launching 100 community project grants
...for the Stanlow Refinery 100 Grant Fund can be made from today. For more information and for details of how to apply, please visit: www.eetfuels.com/100-years Grants will be awarded at...
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Retail duo joins Certas Energy
IAN WELCH HAS 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY Certas Energy has strengthened its retail team with the appointment of Ian Welch and Gary Conway, both former employees...
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Tanker driver scoops top award
Barnaby (kneeling on left) with Wincanton’s Driver of the Year category winners Fuel tanker driver Barnaby Moverley has been crowned Wincanton’s Driver of the Year. Now in its eighth year,...