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Fuel sector growth drives key appointment at Sutton Tankers
Leading logistics provider, Suttons Tankers, has appointed Nigel Hughes as head of fuels indicating belief in fuels sector growth.
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Who will take the FON 2022 Tanker of the Year title?
Fuel Oil News is welcoming nominations from fuel distributors for the sought-after industry award of Tanker of the Year 2022 for the best fuel tanker.
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In profile with David Wells of Logistics UK
In profile with David Wells, the chief executive of business group Logistics UK, who was awarded an OBE in the recent New Year’s Honours List for his services to transport and logistics.
Interview
Could improving gender diversity be an answer to the driver shortage problem?
With fuel oil distribution male dominated we hear from Paul Craddock of Bedford Fuels, a business with two female tanker drivers, as he considers whether improving gender diversity could solve driver shortages
Interview
Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years
In the fuel distribution industry where the most successful businesses constantly evolve with changing energy needs of their communities, as well as retaining traditional values and unbeatable service, there is no better example than Northern Energy
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Craggs Energy and Moorland Fuels businesses sold – to employees
Craggs Energy Ltd and sister company, Moorland Fuels Ltd, have transferred ownership of the businesses to their 55-strong workforce managing the sale through an employee ownership trust
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UM Terminals performance manager raises vital charity funds
UM Terminals employee successfully completes charity swim challenge to raise vital money for those affected by spinal cord injuries.
Interview
Merridale options for converting your red diesel storage facility
Continuing our series looking at the implications of the changes to red diesel entitlement we speak with Merridale, a leading service provider to the fleet industry regarding options available to fleet operators who need to convert existing red diesel storage facilities.
Interview
In profile with Brad Wilkie of Mechtronic Ltd
An interview with a leading figure in the fuel oil distribution sector that offers insight into the person behind the work front
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Future fuel ready tanker is Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year
Kettlewell Fuels wins Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2021 for its innovation, design and drive towards greener fuel deliveries.
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Growth trajectory drives Prax Group senior appointment
The Prax Group has appointed James Foster as managing director - Integrated Supply & Optimisation to oversee the Group's integrated supply and optimisation workstreams
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Phillips 66 roots for local SSAFA division with £1k donation
A division of the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA, receives £1,000 donation from Phillips 66 Humber Refinery.
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New chief executive for leading downstream association
Elizabeth de Jong is set to join UKPIA from Logistics UK as chief executive to deliver new, sustainable ways of working with members on the path towards net zero.
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Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics
Investing in UK logistics, Certas Energy has acquired Haven Service Station at the Port of Felixstowe - an essential HGV refuelling location
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Essar appoints new director to communicate low carbon vision
Strengthening its leadership team, Essar has appointed Michelle Lewis as corporate affairs director who will play a key role in communicating the vision for the transformation of the business to a low carbon future.
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Board appointment brings valuable transition expertise
Petrofac’s New Energy Services chief operating officer, John Pearson, joins the OGUK board, bringing valuable experience to the industry body as it focuses on accelerating the industry’s efforts to deliver low carbon energy to the UK.
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New Ben website improves support for automotive community
The new, improved website from Ben is provides health and wellbeing information, advice and self-help for the automotive industry and will help to reach more people than ever before
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Do you know an industry innovator?
Nominations are now invited for the UKIFDA Expo 2022 innovation industry award sponsored by Fuel Oil News
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OGUK appoints new health, safety & environment director
OGUK, the representative body for UK oil and gas industry, has appointed EnQuest HSEA Director Mark Wilson as health, safety and environment director.
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UKIFDA launches trio of fuel distribution industry awards
Liquid fuels trade association, UKIFDA, has announced the launch of three more awards to be presented at the 2022 Reunion Dinner during UKIFDA EXPO in April.
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Merkland Tank appoints new managing director
Glasgow-based industrial tank cleaning and maintenance specialist, Merkland Tank, has appointed Colin Hotchkiss as managing director.
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Logistics UK’s chief executive recognised by the queen in new year’s honours
David Wells, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to transport and logistics.
Interview
Why are new UK oil fields essential to a sustainable future?
Katy Heidenreich of OGUK, argues that, contrary to widely expressed current views, the UK’s oil and gas industry is the nation’s best bet for building a green and low-carbon future – and that includes opening new oil fields like Cambo
Interview
In profile with Neil Ryding
An interview with a leading figure in the fuel oil distribution sector that offers insight into the person behind the work front