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New TSA Charter to cover energy transition
The TSA has formally launched a new Energy Transition Charter affirming the bulk energy storage sector’s shared commitment to supporting the achievement of the UK’s climate neutrality targets.
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Craggs support community during fuel crisis
Craggs Energy and Craggs Fuel Cards proved again how vital our industry is to the communities we serve when they opened up their Padiham Fuel Station to the public
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HGV success adds distributor driver options
Okehampton-based distributor Moorland Fuels is incredibly proud of transport manager, Clinton Mill who has recently achieved his HGV Licence.
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New refinery manager for ExxonMobil Fawley
ExxonMobil has appointed Riccardo Cavallo as refinery manager at its Fawley facility in Hampshire.
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£800,000 investment expands HVO fuel trials
The liquid fuel heating industry has today announced the second phase of its fossil fuel replacement demonstration as it commits to convert 200 homes and businesses across the UK from oil heating to the renewable fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) this winter, amounting to an initial investment of over £800,000.
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Second Texaco support for sport initiative
For the second successive year, Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited has confirmed its commitment to host the 2021 Texaco Support for Sport initiative.
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Key fuel industry event selling out fast
UKIFDA EXPO for those involved in the distribution of liquid fuels returns to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool in April next year and is selling out fast.
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In 10th year Craggs looks to greener future
October sees business and residential fuel supplier, Craggs Energy, celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
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New wholesale manager to drive fuel growth
A promotion for Geoff Henderson of Philips 66 Ltd sees him move to the role of wholesale business manager with immediate effect.
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Report highlights industry’s net zero role
Following the publication of the Government’s Net Zero Strategy, an industry report due to be published today says that the unique experience and developed technologies of the UK oil and gas industry give it an essential role in leading the way to a low carbon future.
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Phasing out fossil fuel in home heating
After almost a year of delays, the UK Government has published the long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy outlining plans to decarbonise heat and buildings. With the sector contributing 21% of UK emissions, this landmark document and associated consultations will shape the future of the home heating industry.
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Associations push for more from strategy
In a joint statement issued today UKIFDA and OFTEC welcome support for low-carbon liquid fuels in the newly published Heat and Buildings Strategy but also push for an extension of the incentives for renewable liquid fuels, beyond aviation and road transport, to include off-grid home heating and removal of all existing European created import tariffs. The full statement follows:
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Prax appointment brings wealth of knowledge
In a move that brings a wealth of fuel industry knowledge to the company, The Prax Group has appointed Mark Amor as managing director, UK Downstream.
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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.