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Fuel supply expansion for Scotland refinery
announced a multi-year agreement for sole access to the ASCO UK Aberdeen Inland Terminal that expands the fuel supply footprint of Scotland’s only refinery.
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Crucial future role for tank storage
The UK’s leading event for the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector, the Tank Storage Conference and Exhibition, returned for its twentieth edition at the Coventry Building Society Arena in September with an emphasis on the vital future role the sector has to play.
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Recognition for lead on fuel transition
Crown Oil is celebrating after its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions secured a top industry award. The Bury-based fuel supplier was crowned the winner of the UKIFDA prestigious Green Award for 2021 – an award that recognises and rewards those in the liquid fuel industry that are leading the way in sustainability and environmental performance.
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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers
To support drivers looking to make the transition from Class 2 to Class 1 driving, road tanker company Abbey Logistics launched an ‘Earn while you learn’ training programme earlier this year which makes obtaining a Class 1 licence easier, and more convenient, for drivers.
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Cycling the Pyrenees for World Land Trust
Setting out from San Sebastian on the Atlantic on Monday 20th September, Nick Smith, MD of A&D Publishing, publishers of Fuel Oil News, began his journey by bike to Perpignan on the Mediterranean to raise funds for World Land Trust.
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New business innovates fuel transportation
Focused on the development of vehicle-mounted transport solutions and fuel systems for the fuel transportation market, Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions (IRTS) has been launched following the merger of Ingersoll Rand, air compressor and fluid power specialist, and Gardner Denver, which completed in March 2020.
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Unique tool to calculate carbon emissions
Environmental risk reduction specialist, Adler and Allan, has launched several new services and strategies to reflect its mission to help clients reduce environmental risk and impact including a ‘first of kind’ tool to calculate project emissions.
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Phillips 66 to sponsor fuel industry Expo
UKIFDA has announced that the hugely popular industry Expo will be back at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool next year and will be sponsored by Phillips 66 Limited.
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Future energy leaders on Scottish tour
With less than two months to go until the world’s governments gather for COP26 in Glasgow, six members of the Energy Institute’s Aberdeen Young Professionals Network (YPN) embarked on a tour across Scotland’s future energy landscape.
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Success despite oil demand & price slump
Leading Hull family business J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd has reported a successful trading year during 2020 despite ‘challenging and uncertain times’ brought about by the global Covid-19 pandemic.
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A UK hydrogen first for Stanlow
With funding support agreed by BEIS, Stanlow could be home to the UK’s first carbon-free hydrogen power plant contributing to decarbonisation as part of the transition to future fuels.
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Mabanaft rolls out Onroute truckstops
Mabanaft’s new Onroute Truckstops brand is being rolled out across its network of truckstops starting with Junction 29 in Chesterfield. The first thing drivers will spot on approach will be new Onroute flags fluttering above the site, then a smart new forecourt canopy bearing the Onroute logo and new signage at the entrance to the café and shop. The rebrand heralds the beginning of a new era and places the new Onroute brand firmly on the map.
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Rawlings Fuels – putting the customer first
Hampshire-based Rawlings Fuels is an independent supplier of fuel oils delivering to domestic and commercial customers, including farms and agricultural companies. Its beginnings were in a transport company, from which the fuel company emerged, grew and eventually moved to its new dedicated depot just over a year ago in March 2020.
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Morgans take on Sahara Desert for Hospice
Well-known for taking on marathons around the world, Hugh Morgan, CEO of Morgan Fuels, is soon to take on his biggest challenge to date. In just a few weeks Hugh will be participating in an event known as the toughest foot race on earth to raise money for two amazing charities, Irish Hospice Foundation and NI Hospice.
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Prax refinery joins decarbonisation project
As part of the Prax Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery has joined the V Net Zero Humber Cluster decarbonisation project.
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Oil & gas investment key to UK transition
Speaking at the launch of their annual Economic Report today, OGUK Chief Executive, Deirdre Michie OBE, has said that the UK oil and gas industry is key to delivering the country’s net zero ambitions and emphasised how different parties must work together if that goal is to be achieved.
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HGV drivers value recognised by pay deal
GMB Wincanton HGV members see their essential value recognised by an 11% pay deal with GMB London Region, representing Mechanical offload HGV drivers, agreeing to an 8% pay increase with a further 3% increase granted from September to December 2021.
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New fleet director to support Suttons growth plans
Suttons Tankers has appointed a new fleet director to further support the strategic growth plans of the business. The [appointment of Steve Hassall, recognised by the DVSA as an Earned Recognition Operator, is part of a continuous improvement plan to futureproof the scalability of the business and support the ambitious growth plans.
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Guide to funding support for logistics employers
As has been reported through Fuel Oil News (here), the logistics industry is facing a serious shortage of skilled workers. In response, business group Logistics UK has launched a new comprehensive, free guide for employers from across the sector on “Funding and support for accessing logistics skills.”
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Who will take the 2021 title?
Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2021 – We are pleased to announce that we are now open for nominations for the opportunity to receive this highly sought-after industry recognition. Fuel Oil News welcomes your entries now for the prestigious 2021 tanker of the year award.
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Extinction Rebellion blockades ExxonMobil terminal
Climate campaigners known as ‘Extinction Rebellion’ blocked a terminal entrance near to the largest oil refinery in the UK yesterday in protest at the Fawley expansion plans.
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New report highlights Scotland’s strengths in clean hydrogen
A Scottish Enterprise report heralds Scotland as a world-leading producer of clean hydrogen within the next ten years and finds that the technologies and deployment will be paramount to the success of Scotland’s target of net zero by 2045
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Essential conference covers fleet technology, maintenance & compliance
With less than one month until Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer – the essential one-day conference for anyone responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles – the business group is urging fleet engineers to book their places now to ensure they are up to date with the latest developments in technology and enforcement.
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Impressive Jet rebrand for service station
Following an extensive refurbishment, the family-owned Hertford Road Service Station in Enfield has re-opened as a JET branded site. Previously BP branded, the popular site has been closed for two-months during which time the height of the canopy has been raised, the buildings re-modelled to provide 2000 square feet of retail space and the look and feel transformed by the iconic Jet branding.