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Oil industry reaction to the review by Prof. Gallagher, Chair of The Renewable Fuels Agency, into the indirect effects of the production of bio fuels

With the ‘Save more than fuel’ forecourt campaign, forty oil companies across Europe have joined forces to encourage motorists to save fuel and reduce their carbon footprint by adopting more efficient driving behaviour.

Possible auctioning of allowances under the EU ETS from 2013 could place European refineries at a competitive disadvantage to refineries outside the EU.

Process Safety Commitment statement launched 29th April 2008 by Chris Hunt of UKPIA and Judith Hackitt, Chair of the Health & Safety Executive.

Impact of continuing high prices for crude oil and UK refining capacity

In advance of threatened strike action on 27th April, the shutdown of Grangemouth refinery on safety grounds has commenced.

The Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO), paving the way for the introduction of biofuels in the UK, starts on 15th April 2008.

The Chancellor's March Budget statement contained announcements affecting road transport and fuels.

‘Effective Leadership on Process Safety in the Downstream Oil Industry’
Follow the link for a booklet containing some of the day’s presentations

An Environmental Audit Committee report (21 January 2008) calls for a moratorium on measures to increase the use of biofuels in the absence of proven, robust sustainability standards and mechanisms to prevent damaging land use change.

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