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Essar to invest £45m in UK’s first hydrogen refinery furnace
Essar Oil UK plans to install UK first £45 million hydrogen fuelled furnace at Stanlow to reduce CO2 emissions in transition to low carbon future fuels
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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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Oil price at seven-year high amid supply concerns
Oil prices reach 7-year highs with the Ukraine crisis, winter storms, tight supply and reduced crude oil inventories adding to concerns over supply disruptions. Both Brent and WTI hitting seven-year highs.
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UK Hydrogen Policy Commission to give UK lead on hydrogen
UK Hydrogen Policy Commission launched to hold Government to account on hydrogen policy commitments
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Urban Driver apprenticeship tackles HGV driver crisis
The Urban Driver apprenticeship is designed to ease driver shortages and encourage younger drivers into an ageing HGV workforce. Seetec Outsource has supported Breedon Group to recruit 30 drivers.
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Industry energy expansion reflected in new name for OGUK
OGUK, is expanding from its oil and gas fossil fuel focus to encompass the range of low-carbon offshore energy technologies that its members are developing to achieve net zero.
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Funded ADR courses available now for HGV drivers to upskill
Government funded spaces available now on ADR & Petroleum Passport courses for driver training Skills Bootcamps for those wanting to transport hazardous goods and drive fuel tankers.
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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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Another UK energy producer moves to low carbon hydrogen
UK energy producer INEOS moves to low carbon hydrogen for sustainable future, with plans for low carbon hydrogen manufacturing plant at Grangemouth
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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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Crown Oil supports Covid vaccination centre
Greater Manchester-based fuel distributor offers vital support to covid vaccination centre
Market Report
Was there really a shortage of fuel tanker drivers at the end of the year? | Jan 2022
October and November 2021 will be remembered for soaring energy prices and massive supply- chain disruption
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Jan 2022
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Driving academy launch solves distributor driver shortage
Cumbria-based fuel distributor, WCF Fuels, has started its own driving academy as an ingenious solution to the driver shortage
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Essar business update shows significant fuel sales recovery
Essar Oil (UK) Limited has given a business update as customer demand across both fuels and petrochemicals returns to 95% of pre-covid levels.
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Another energy giant expands interest in biofuels
Expanding its interests in fuels that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ExxonMobil has acquired a 49.9% stake in a Norwegian biofuels producer.
Analysis
The changing face of the fuel depot
As the industry evolves fuel distributors and equipment suppliers talk about how depots have changed, what it takes to establish a new one, and the difference a good depot manager makes
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
Insight
A review of COP 26: the key ‘take-aways’
At the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, four key areas were highlighted that need to be addressed, commitments made and actions to be agreed to achieve the required energy transition to net zero.
Market Report
A special festive edition offers a glimpse into the diary of Mrs Claus | Dec 2021
Resignation letter from Dasher. Offered £10,000 “Golden Handshake” from rival reindeer delivery company. No questions asked on experience apparently. Won’t give HR reference if asked.
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Dec 2021
Insight
Uniquely configured for supply reliability
The UK-wide disruption in fuel distribution in September and October served to highlight the vital role our industry plays in enabling the movement of goods and people.
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Fuel and food continue to deliver for NWF
NWF Group plc, specialist distributor of fuel, food and feed across the UK, is reporting strong half yearly results, with a significant contribution from a strong fuels division.
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Irish oil group launches annual fundraiser
Family-owned Irish oil company, Maxol, has launched its annual Christmas Coffee Cup campaign in support of depression charity Aware as demand for its services continues to grow.