By now, most of us are well aware of climate change and the emphasis it places on reducing our collective carbon footprint. The fact is, you can’t avoid the sustainability movement anymore. Here’s some background information to prove that sustainability doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it’s an opportunity for your c-store’s growth. Policies…
BP Acquires EV Charging Provider AMPLY Power
bp has acquired AMPLY Power, an electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management provider for fleets that operate trucks, transit and school buses, vans and light-duty vehicles. This investment is aligned with bp’s plan to scale-up next generation mobility solutions, providing a fast, reliable and convenient network of charging and digital solutions for customers, including individual drivers…
Oregon Clears Way for E15 and Higher Blends
The state of Oregon recently finalized its rule to allow the sale of a 15% ethanol blend (E15) throughout the state. The rule will take effect in January 2022. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor applauded the state’s action that paves the way for more ethanol blends higher than 10% to be sold in the Oregon. “Access to higher blends of…
Spinx Adds EV Chargers, Full-Service Kitchen to South Carolina Store
Spinx Co. celebrated the grand reopening of its Spinx #271 store in Orangeburg, S.C. Located at 3615 St. Matthews Road, the new store will now feature a full-service kitchen and diesel truck lanes. In addition, this location will include a new Tesla Supercharger station with eight Supercharger stalls. The new Tesla Superchargers help Tesla drivers…
Shell Acquires Powershop Australia
Shell Energy Operations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell, is acquiring Powershop Australia, an online energy retailer serving more than 185,000 customers. The transaction will take place through the 100% acquisition of Meridian Energy Australia Group (MEA), the parent company of Powershop, by a consortium of Shell and Infrastructure Capital Group (ICG), an Australian infrastructure investor…
Stewart’s Shops Expanding EV Charging
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based Stewart’s Shops has partnered with New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) EVolve NY to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging for all vehicles. The first EVolve Fast Charger is located at the Stewarts Shop in Castleton, N.Y. The fast charger is powerful enough to get a driver nearly 400 miles of “fuel” in only…
Tiger Fuel Co.’s Newly Acquired Altenergy Rebrands to Tiger Solar
Tiger Fuel Co.‘s acquisition of Altenergy, a national solar contractor with roots in Charlottesville, Va., will be followed by Altenergy’s transition to a rebranded name — Tiger Solar. Altenergy has more than 16 years of experience and 1,700 completed projects across 10 states. Over the past three years, Altenergy solar-powered Tiger’s gourmet-to-go convenience stores and…
Dover Acquires Netherlands-Based LIQAL BV
Austin, Texas-based Dover Fueling Solutions announced it has completed the acquisition of LIQAL B.V., a turnkey supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen refueling equipment and solutions, and micro liquefaction solutions. LIQAL is now part of the Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) operating unit within Dover’s Fueling Solutions segment. Founded in 2014 and based in…
BP Announces Upgrades to Cherry Point Refinery
BP announced plans for a $269 million investment in three projects at its Cherry Point Refinery in Washington state, aimed at improving the refinery’s efficiency, reducing its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and increasing its renewable diesel production capability. The projects are expected to create more than 300 local jobs over the next three years. This…
From Dayparts to Killowatts, NACS Panels Say Focus on the Customer
If you’re in the convenience retail world, you’ve doubtless heard it many times: “The customer is always right.” In today’s digitally connected marketplace, technology and more demanding consumers seem to have called for an update to that old cliche: “The customer expects better.” That theme was the common thread that ran through a pair of…