Insight

The downstream oil market landscape of Ireland in the 2020s

The current millennium has witnessed changes in the downstream oil sector in Ireland of a scale and extent that far exceeded anything that occurred in the 50 or so years prior. We consider how in Ireland the process has been characterised by consolidation in the competitive landscape accompanied by rationalisation of logistics arrangements.

Insight

Energy transition: Could a multidisciplinary approach be the key?

The UK Government North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) climate compatibility checkpoint will ensure future oil and gas awarded are aligned with national climate objectives. A multidisciplinary energy team may be the most efficient way to meet the requirements.

Insight

Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor

The measure of change in the downstream oil sector will be greater than that faced by many as the energy transition gathers pace. Against that backdrop we consider some of the major challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.   

Opinion

Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape

Considering the implication of red diesel rebate changes Niki Holt, head of commercial at Certas Energy, examines the ripple effect of red diesel duty reform as it fuels increased interest in cleaner-burning alternatives.  

News

Space scientist to lead Future Logistics Conference 2022

Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference 2022 will look at the latest developments in transport, and spark debate about future fuels and the decarbonisation of one of the economy’s most critical sectors.

Analysis

Decarbonising transport: are additives the answer?

Transport is the largest emitter of CO2 in the UK, and the challenge is how to decarbonise now. We speak with the industry to consider the role of additives and how they can contribute to decarbonising transport in the distributor sector.

News

£1bn investment in hydrogen venture supports Essar future

Essar forms Vertex Hydrogen Limited, with Progressive Energy, a joint venture to build UK’s largest hydrogen hub at Stanlow in a transformational move seen as ‘a major step in supporting the sustainability of the business.’

News

P66 agrees UK-first sustainable fuel supply

British Airways will become the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year supply agreement with Phillips 66 Limited.

Opinion

Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector

Following pressure from industry trade groups, the cancellation of a planned rise in fuel duty announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the recent budget was welcomed across the sector.

News

Government confirms all new HGVs zero emission by 2040

Transport Day at COP26 brought with it news that all new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, with the UK government confirming plans that will mean an end to the sale of all non-zero emission vehicles in the next two decades

Interview

Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland

In conversation with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, an organisation which is unequivocable in its ambition: “Our goal is clear: the members of ...