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Fluctuating oil price fuels growth
Hull-based J.R. Rix & Sons has reported a 21% rise in turnover in 2018, due to the integration of two new fuel businesses and the fluctuating ...
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Greenergy extends its UK marine fuel supply to include 0.5% sulphur fuel
Greenergy is to commence supply of marine fuel containing maximum 0.5% sulphur, also known as Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil, from November, ahead of changes to ...
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Cleaner-burning diesel approved for championship racing
Certas Energy has overseen the collaboration with the British Truck Racing Association (BTRA) and Shell to obtain FIA approval on the use of a cleaner ...
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FTA and Unite respond to Operation Yellowhammer
Having worked closely with government over the past three years ‘to develop new trading processes for the UK’s businesses to use after Brexit’, the ...
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Grenadier to be built in Wales
INEOS Automotive has confirmed that the Grenadier will be built in a bespoke new manufacturing facility on a greenfield site in Bridgend, South Wales.
The ...
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New look JET forecourt design – a welcome improvement
JET’s new forecourt design has received an overwhelmingly positive response from consumers and dealers alike. Feedback was gathered during a recent 12-site pilot of ...
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Oil & Gas UK’s Economic Report 2019
Commenting on the findings in Oil & Gas UK’s 2019 Economic Report ‘Roadmap to 2035: A Blueprint for net-zero’, published on 4th September, Graham Hollis, senior ...
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TSA conference – ‘high quality authoritative speakers’
The 2019 Tank Storage Association Conference & Exhibition is fast approaching. The event will take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, on the 26th September and ...
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16% bioenergy needed to safeguard UK energy security
An industry led report from the REA has urged ministers to commit to 16% of the UK’s primary energy supply coming from bioenergy by 2032 in ...
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Joint launch for ‘Get Winter Ready’ campaign
Coinciding with the start of autumn, UKIFDA and OFTEC have joined forces to launch their ‘Get Winter Ready‘ campaign which is designed to encourage the 1.5...
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Significant changes to the UK heating market
OFTEC has been working alongside BEIS and other heating industry organisations to compile a questionnaire for installers to complete. The news release launching this ...
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Statistics demonstrate downstream oil’s vital role
Earlier this month, UKPIA published its annual review of the downstream oil industry. The Statistical Review 2019, which UKPIA has published since 2003, is a comprehensive and ...
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Argus and IMO 2020
Argus, which was the first price reporting agency to launch assessments for IMO 2020 compliant fuels in 2018, has produced a transition timeline infographic highlighting the key ...
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Watson Fuels supporting construction businesses
Bob Taylor, managing director of Watson Fuels – the company ‘offers a suite of high-quality products and consultancy services to help construction businesses maximise efficiency while ...
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Suttons working with Border Force in fight against smuggling
North West-based logistics specialists Suttons International is working with Border Force, assisting its officers in the fight against smuggling.
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Potential sale of Inter Terminals
Inter Pipeline is exploring the potential sale of its European bulk liquid storage business, saying it is consistent with the company’s practice of making ...
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Top 50 Indie site wins for JET
Phillips 66, trading as JET, has secured two new site wins with Top 50 Indie operator, TG Convenience Stores, choosing JET as its supplier for its recently ...
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Adler and Allan’s new brand
As part of a strategy to bring its group of companies together, Adler and Allan launched a new brand and logo earlier this month, with ...
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Mabanaft acquires Junction 29 Truckstop
Mabanaft has acquired Junction 29, one of the UK’s top-tier independent truckstops. Completed on 5th August, the deal marks Mabanaft’s strategic commitment to ...
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Supplying renewable, carbon-neutral biofuels
With a shelf-life of up to 10 years, Crown Oil is backing HVO, which can be used as a drop-in replacement for regular diesel and gas ...
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A hike in fuel duty?
Sajid Javid has promised to continue to freeze fuel duty in the lifetime of this parliament
Having seen an ‘ill-informed report in the Guardian’ earlier ...
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Becoming UKIFDA
On 1st August 2019, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) became the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA). Created in 1979, FPS rose from the ashes ...
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A clear vision for the future of our industry
As in all sectors, the downstream oil sector needs to consider how it can contribute to decarbonisation goals, whilst providing security, reliability and affordable products ...
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Lloyds Bank fuels north Essex supplier’s growth
New Era is set to generate a turnover of £100 million in the next three years and expand its international footprint, after securing a £2m funding ...