All articles by John Wood – Page 44
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NewsUKPIA publishes review into future skills needs of fuels sector as it heads towards net zero
The United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) in partnership with Cogent Skills have published a review into the future skills needs of the fuels sector as it moves towards net zero by 2050.
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NewsGovernment funding of £60m awarded to projects to develop use of hydrogen
Government funding of £60m has been awarded to 28 projects across the UK dedicated to developing the use of hydrogen across the UK.
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NewsAllstar Business Solutions partners with home charging app ev.energy
Allstar Business Solutions’ network of 5,700 public charging stations for electric vehicles has partnered with ev.energy, an app to help its users optimise home charging.
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NewsGreenpeace accuses big four supermarkets of selling fuel sourced from Russia
Greenpeace claims it has caught tankers from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons filling up at an Essex oil terminal shortly after a shipment of Russian diesel was delivered.
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NewsNew #ShopKind Champions appointed to spread the message of the campaign
New #ShopKind Champions from across the retail industry, policing community and government have been announced.
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NewsGovernment plans new powers to ensure availability of cash across the UK
The government has announced it is planning to introduce legislation to address issues affecting access to cash at both a national and local level.
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NewsRenault unveils concept car with hybrid electric battery and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion
Renault has unveiled a concept car with a hybrid electric battery and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system, and said it is aiming for an entirely electric range by 2030.
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NewsPRA refutes minister’s claim that retailers are not passing on cut in fuel duty
The PRA has refuted claims by the business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng that fuel retailers are not passing on the cut in fuel duty, made in the Spring Statement at the end of March, “in any visible or meaningful way.”
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NewsBoss of Top 50 Indie Ascona Group tells Radio 4 news: high fuel prices are depressing sales
High fuel prices have depressed sales at Top 50 Indie Ascona Group, according to its managing director Darren Briggs.
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NewsEssar’s joint venture Vertex Hydrogen appoints Joe Seifert as its chief executive officer
Vertex Hydrogen, the organisation partly owned by Essar Oil UK which is developing the UK’s first low carbon hydrogen production hub, has appointed Joe Seifert as its chief executive officer.
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NewsMajor EV charging hub at the NEC in West Midlands wins planning approval
An electric charging hub, which it is claimed will be one of the largest in Europe, has been given planning approval at the NEC in the West Midlands.
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NewsNew guide advises retailers on catering for customers with disabilities and different needs
A guide for retailers on how to provide excellent customer service for all customers, including the millions of customers with disabilities and different needs, has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsAverage retail prices of petrol and diesel both hit all-time highs
The average retail prices of petrol and diesel hit all-time highs yesterday with petrol climbing to 167.64ppl and diesel breaking its record price for the third time in four days at 180.88ppl.
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NewsLack of charging infrastructure accessibility still major concern for EV owners
More than two-thirds of EV drivers (75%) indicate that the driving experience and technology of EVs is a major reason for going electric, but over half (55%) are concerned about lack of charging infrastructure accessibility.
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NewsGreenergy and ABSL project to produce biofuels from waste passes significant landmark in development
Protos Biofuels (Protos), a project developed by Greenergy and Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd (ABSL) to convert municipal waste into biomethane and biohydrogen for transport, has passed a significant landmark in its development.
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NewsSWA invited to join Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has been invited to join Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce in recognition of its work with members as part of its ‘Decarbonisation of the Wholesale Industry’ project.
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NewsGeniePoint joins roster of charge point operators available on Bonnet App
EV charge point aggregator Bonnet has launched a partnership with Equans, the company that owns and operates the GeniePoint network – the third largest rapid electric vehicle charging network in the UK.
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NewsDerbyshire police officers appeal for information after cash is stolen from Co-op petrol station ATM
Officers from Derbyshire Police are appealing for information after burglars struck at a Co-op filling station at Duckmanton in the early hours of Wednesday 11 May.
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NewsNew laws bringing Northern Ireland into line with rest of UK on requirement for E10 set for November 1
New laws requiring the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations in Northern Ireland are set to come into operation on November 1 this year.
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NewsForecourt Crime Index equals highest recorded level as cost of fuel surges
The latest Forecourt Crime Index from BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) has equalled its highest recorded level as incidents of unpaid fuel increased by 14.6% during the first quarter of 2022.