As the industry moves on in 2026, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and marine gas oil (MGO) are no longer niche alternatives. They are central to the UK’s decarbonisation pathway and increasingly embedded across fleet, marine, and terminal operations. 

But as volumes rise, so do expectations. 

Winter reliability is an operational art as much as a science. For experienced tanker operators, distributors and terminal teams, cold-weather performance is less about simplistic advice and more about understanding why fuels behave poorly at low temperatures - and which interventions genuinely change the outcome. 

The average age of vehicles on the road continues to rise - now over 12 years in both the US and Europe. Behind this impressive milestone lies a story of innovation in engine oils and additive technology. By reducing wear, extending drain intervals, and maintaining cleaner engines, additives have become essential to the durability and dependability of modern vehicles.