The Avia Xpress station on Verzetslaan in Purmerend has won the 2026 Arie Keppler Prize. In addition to an unmanned petrol station, the service station also features car wash bays and a car repair workshop. The biennial prize is awarded to projects that contribute to the quality of the living environment in North Holland.
The third issue of Mobility Energy for 2026 focuses on digitalisation, a trend that is evident across all areas of the sector – from retail outlets to car washes and charging points. In this issue, we look at, amongst other things, the pros and cons of remote maintenance, the sales potential of the order kiosk…
The average price of a litre of Euro 95 has risen by 36 cents to 2.43 euros over the past six months. At the same time, price differences between petrol stations are widening. This is according to research by Independer, which compared current petrol prices at 2,488 petrol stations across the Netherlands.
Fountain Fuel has been awarded 13.6 million euros under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management’s Hydrogen in Mobility Grant Scheme (SWIM). The funding has been allocated to three consortia involving various Dutch transport companies.
Van Kessel, a refuelling and loading company, is expanding its operations in the central and western Netherlands with the acquisition of Van Leeuwen Oliehandel in Waddinxveen. With effect from 1 October 2026, the company will take over the sale of fuels, lubricants, AdBlue and Shell fuel cards.
TinQE and N.E.C. Nijmegen are further expanding their partnership. Following the partnership agreed between the two parties last year, TinQE, part of TinQ, has opted for increased visibility at the Goffert Stadium in Nijmegen this season. This includes refurbished dugouts in TinQE’s colours.
TanQyou has opened a public charging hub at SC Cambuur’s Kooi Stadium in Leeuwarden. According to the company, it is ‘the city’s largest public charging hub’, with 38 charging points.
Fieten Olie has expanded its network with the opening of a new unstaffed petrol station in Gieten, Drenthe. This brings the family-run business’s total number of outlets to 111.
The British oil and gas company BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its new chairman. He succeeds Albert Manifold, who was forced to step down at the end of May following allegations of misconduct.