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Industry event returns to raise £96,500

Ben Ball made a welcome return to London’s iconic Roundhouse for a spectacular comeback celebration on 8th December – bringing 600 automotive industry people together for the first time since the pandemic began and raising £96,500 in the process.

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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.

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Deal could see key hydrogen role for Fawley

deal to explore potential for a Southampton Hydrogen hub that could lead to large-scale hydrogen production at the Fawley refinery has been agreed by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary Esso.

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Logistics sector report shows recovery signs

A new report published by Logistics UK shows there is cause for cautious optimism that the the shortage of HGV drivers and other logistics workers situation will improve.

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Industry body backs fuel poverty campaign

Organised by the National Energy Action (NEA), Fuel Poverty Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the challenges facing those living in fuel poverty and the importance of seeking the available help and support for those living in cold homes. Taking place this year on 3 December, UKIFDA is once again giving its full support to the campaign.

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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.

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Essar maintains gold RoSPA H&S standard

The Essar Stanlow Manufacturing Complex has maintained its ‘Gold’ status in the internationally renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. Organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the awards are recognised as an important benchmark for the UK’s high hazard industries.

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OGUK confident despite Shell Cambo stance

Commenting on reports that Shell has suspended its involvement in the planned Cambo oil field, OGUK said it remained confident about the need for such projects.

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Global product support from MechTronic

In October, Ryan Parr, development, implementation and training engineer at MechTronic, visited Senegal to deliver driver training and customer support.

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New Midlands ADR & Pet. Reg. tanker service

The Mercedes-Benz Dealer Midlands Truck & Van plans to open a workshop bay at its branch in Birmingham, that will be compliant with ADR and Petroleum Regulations.

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HGV hydrogen trials to decarbonise UK fleets

CNG Fuels, the UK’s largest supplier of alternative low-carbon fuels for HGVs, has announced plans to host hydrogen fuel trials across its rapidly expanding UK network.

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Top industry supplier celebrates 30 years

Gateshead-based Astley Signs is celebrating 30 years in the industry and offers thanks to its staff, partners and clients for their support.

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Slicker shortlisted for waste oil recycling

Slicker Recycling is a finalist in the Circular Economy category in the 2021 National Recycling Awards in recognition of the key role the firm plays in treating used oils in the UK

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IPU Group’s charity challenge for colleague

The West Bromwich-based IPU Group, specialists in fuel filtration and conditioning and emissions solutions, is supporting two members of its team in aid of Cancer Research

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Ford Fuels fuels rugby club’s clean future

Ford Fuels has supported Chipping Norton rugby club in becoming fossil fuel free by providing them with HVO to power their grounds maintenance equipment.

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100% carbon offsetting of UK fuel emissions

The UK’s biggest supplier of fuel cards is launching a new service that can offset 100% of the carbon its customers currently release from up to 1 billion litres of fuel they use each year.

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Greenergy in ‘biofuel from waste’ agreement

Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd (‘ABSL’) and Greenergy, leading manufacturer and supplier of waste-based biofuels, have announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement to develop up to five municipal waste-based biofuel plants in the UK.

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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

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Survey finds Mabanaft’s supply standards remain high

As one of the UK’s largest independent fuel importers and wholesalers, Mabanaft is proud of the strong and lasting relationships it has built with customers. Part of this is down to listening to their requirements and delivering products and services that meet their needs.

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Green fuel demand sees Crown Oil expand

Rocketing customer demand for alternative cleaner fuels sees Crown Oil expand with investment in a new site for continued growth

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Key Jet site near refinery is transformed

Following a complete knock down and re-build and many months of construction, JET Retail UK Limited has re-opened its flagship retail fuel site close to the Phillips 66 Limited Humber Refinery in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire.

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StocExpo returns in 2022

StocExpo returns to give members of the bulk liquid storage industry a much-needed opportunity to share ideas and discuss issues whilst learning about innovations, as it returns on 8-10 March 2022, at the Rotterdam Ahoy.

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COP26 launch of ‘decarbonise logistics’ map

Logistics UK will launch its decarbonisation manifesto for the logistics industry virtually from COP26 in a free ‘Route to Net Zero’ webinar to be held on Transport Day – 10 November – at 11am.