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Shell pulls plug on hydrogen car refuelling stations to ‘focus on larger vehicles’
Shell UK has shut down all its hydrogen refuelling stations for cars and vans saying it is refocussing on the fuelling of larger vehicles.
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Hydrogen-powered fuel cell generator successfully trialled in Costain partnership
Successful trial of hydrogen-powered fuel cell generator could accelerate the move from diesel to hydrogen in plant decarbonisation.
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LCM Environmental joins forces with South Midland Installation to expand fuel and tank infrastructure services
Autumn acquisition of SMI sees LCM Environmental achieve long-term goal to expand mechanical and electrical service provision.
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Shortlisted proposal would see UK village swap from natural gas to hydrogen in 2025
Cadent hydrogen project could see UK village swap from natural gas to hydrogen in 2025
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Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests
Following demonstrations which protesters claimed ‘totally blocked’ the Navigator, Inter and Kingsbury oil terminals, activists adopt a new tactic.
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Products for a greener sector
As distributors seek new ways to reduce the carbon impact of their day-to-day activities, we continue our series taking a look at the products and initiatives which are actively improving the environmental impact of the sector.
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Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year
Logistics UK has been crowned Trade Association of the Year at the 2022 Memcom Excellence Awards in recognition of its work in understanding and alleviating impacts on supply chains.
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Could fish slime hold the key to transport decarbonisation?
Slime secreted by predator-avoiding fish could hold the key to transport decarbonisation.
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Fuel distributor to close Arran depot due to ageing storage tanks
Certas Energy reassures customers that the closure of its Brodick depot on the Isle of Arran due to ageing storage tanks will not interrupt supply with fuel to be distributed by ferry instead
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DCC Oil Ireland rebrands to Certa Ireland
DCC Oil Ireland has announced a rebrand to Certa Ireland with all its consumer-facing brands adopting the new Certa brand.
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Board changes at Abbey Logistics as CEO moves to executive chairman role
Robust management team at Abbey Logistics enables CEO to move to executive chairman role.
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Essar strengthens governance through Board appointment of Mark Palios
Essar strengthens governance through Board appointment of Mark Palios, chairman and co-owner of Tranmere Rovers FC, as an independent non-executive board director
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Valero Energy confirms third Texaco ‘Support for Sport’ club funding initiative
Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited confirms third Texaco ‘Support for Sport’ club funding initiative which, to date, has seen €260,000 distributed amongst 52 sports clubs across Ireland
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Essar Oil UK signs offtake agreement with Vertex Hydrogen to support decarbonisation
Essar Oil UK signs ‘Heads of Terms’ offtake agreement with Vertex Hydrogen for 280MW+ of Hydrogen, to support the decarbonisation of its processes
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Trade publications come together to support the fuel distribution market
Fuel Oil News and Downstream join forces to produce one industry-leading title for the liquid fuel market in the UK and Ireland
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Mabanaft expands portfolio through Swindon acquisition
Mabanaft expands portfolio through the acquisition of Swindon Truckstop as part of its strategic network development
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NI oil stocks starting to replenish after high demand saw supplies run low
Trade body, NIOF, confirms NI oil stocks are recovering after running low due to unexpectedly high demand
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Fleet managers to benefit from Republic of Ireland launch
In a move that will benefit fleet managers, Silvey Fleet, reseller of fuel cards and fleet management solutions, has launched into Irish market.
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Liquid fuel distribution sector to benefit from new format event in 2023
In response to industry feedback, trade association, UKIFDA, announces a new format to the liquid fuel sector annual conference
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People moves within the fuel distribution industry
Recent people moves within the fuel and energy distribution sector.
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Oil price recovery and staycations fuel growth for J.R. Rix & Sons
High oil prices combined with a growing demand for holiday homes saw East Yorkshire family-own business J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd increase turnover by 42 per cent last year.
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British fuel tech company deal targets environmental impact of marine sector
Fuel tech company SulNOx Group Plc strengthens its position in the marine sector through a deal with a commercial boat manufacturer for distribution of fuel conditioners
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Joint venture creates new company for commercial scale hydrogen production across UK and Ireland
Joint venture between HydraB and Aberdeen and Armstrong Capital Management, creates new company HyGen Energy Holdings Limited for commercial scale hydrogen production across UK and Ireland.
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Unprecedented demand for Transport Manager conferences – Logistics UK says ‘book now’
Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2022 conferences have 38% more bookings than at the same stage in 2021. Live events are planned at 10 UK venues as well as a virtual conference.