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Terminal operations suspended due to Just Stop Oil protests
Ten major oil terminals across the UK were blocked today by hundreds of climate activists in protests coordinated by the Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion campaign groups
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HOYER remains logistics partner of choice for Esso UK delivery
HOYER Gas and Petroleum Logistics Ltd has announced the extension of its contract for the Esso UK delivery business through to June 2029 in an arrangement which extends HOYER’s relationship with Esso to more than 30 years.
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Bulk liquid storage available through UM Terminals growth plan
UM Terminals is seeking new customers who are looking for bulk liquid storage facilities with the company having available storage opportunities.
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UK tanker equipment supplier commissions two more bowsers in Kenya
In 2017, the Kenya Port Authority (KPA) invested in two bowsers featuring MechTronic’s VisiLevel gauging system to prevent pilfering. Mechtronic has returned in March 2022 to commission two further bowsers.
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Key supplier in new hands after popular industry couple retires
The retirement of popular industry couple Mike and Moira Green from Liquip UK leaves the business in new hands. The Liquip International range of equipment will be available through Liquip XL, a new company formed by the XL Group.
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Spring statement sees ‘biggest ever’ cut to fuel duty
Unveiling his spring statement in the Commons, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a cut of 5p a litre to fuel duty effective from midnight tonight until March 2023 in a bid to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
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Stanlow refinery could be target of Just Stop Oil disruption
Essar warns Stanlow Refinery could be targeted for disruptive action by the Just Stop Oil protest group who want to halt fossil fuel licensing and production.
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Decarbonise fleets with help of Supply Chain Consultancy service
Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy (SCC) has launched a dedicated service to help businesses decarbonise their fleet while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.
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Mabanaft looks forward to meeting the industry at EXPO 2022
UKIFDA EXPO 2022 will once again see the fuel distribution industry coming together and Mabanaft is looking forward to meeting those in the sector
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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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Oil and gas apprenticeship scheme open for applications
Recruitment for the 2022 Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme (OGTAP) managed by OPITO and the ECITB to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled and competent technicians, is open.
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Fuel distributors improve profitability by harnessing customer data
Kingspan discusses how fuel oil distributors (FODs) can improve operational efficiency and profitability if customers install telemetry monitoring on oil tanks.
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Fuel metering system gives Mechtronic cause for double celebration
With tanker equipment supplier, Mechtronic Ltd, celebrating five years of its innovative electronic metering system OptiMate, this year also sees the 500th OptiMate go out ...
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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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World’s largest renewable biomethane refuelling station opens
The world’s largest public access biomethane refuelling station in Avonmouth can refuel up to 80 HGVs per hour cutting 70,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.
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Supply chain expert to talk resilience at logistics conference
James Wroath, the CEO of Wincanton, the leading supply chain business which employs over 20,000 people, has been confirmed as a speaker at Logistics UK’s ...
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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.
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Workforce investment essential to Essar’s low carbon future
With Essar Oil (UK) developing the UK’s first low carbon refinery future workforce needs have also been considered, with fifteen apprentices completing training.
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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.
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Fuel supplies ‘at risk’ as Fawley workers ballot result awaited
Fuel supplies could be affected if workers at ExxonMobil’s Fawley refinery vote for strike action in a ballot that got underway yesterday (Monday 21 February), ...
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Virgin Group partners with Agilyx for low carbon biofuels
The Virgin Group and Agilyx have announced a partnership to develop lower carbon sustainable aviation fuels from plastic waste in a significant development for the transition to future fuels.
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SulNOx to clean up motorsport with decarbonising additives
Cars in the Legends Cars National Championship to use SulNOx fuel conditioners to reduce the vehicles’ impact on the environment and decarbonise motorsport.
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New apprenticeship programme sees first HGV driver qualify
An apprentice HGV driver is celebrating after being the first to successfully qualify as a Class 1 driver under a new apprenticeship programme run by the AV Dawson driver training academy