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MechTronic – back in the saddle for 2017!
The MechTronic cycling team – Ben, Brad and Chris – are raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support The MechTronic team – Ben, Brad and Chris – took up their first...
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The shipping news
...could have on the marine industry. “Long-term, the regulations will have clear environmental benefits, however in the short-term, the treatment process required to convert fuel so that it contains 0.1%...
Opinion
Industry concerned over lifespan and cost of Euro VII proposals
...cost. Minimal benefit Oliver Zipse, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and CEO of BMW noted: “Unfortunately, the environmental benefit of the Commission’s proposal is very limited, whereas...
Analysis
Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...be solved Asher Bennett, the CEO and founder of Tevva Hydrogen Electric Trucks, states: “Commercial trucks were an emissions problem waiting to be solved.” Tevva is a leading British technology...
News
Fuelling the royal wedding coverage
...us about the performance benefits of Shell GTL Fuel last year we were keen to trial it,” explained FTVS technical director, Chris Pratt, “Our clients are increasingly specifying the use...
Analysis
Improving the UK’s fuel supply network
...the diversity and resilience of our supply offering and extending our winning customer offering to new customers in the UK’s largest market, the Thames region.” Broader benefits for the supply...
Analysis
Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology
...between drivers and back-office teams. Since implementing the system, we’ve seen a number of benefits including better visibility on what, when and where fuel has been delivered. Our processes have...
Interview
An interview with Raphael Hüttman, managing director, Mabanaft
...is core to Mabanaft in the UK. What are the benefits of being part of the Marquard & Bahls group? Marquard & Bahls is a very strong group; we’ve shown...
Insight
FoxInsights tells distributors that it’s all about the data
...flexible installation, which is especially beneficial for underground tanks.” A proven range of highly beneficial solutions saw FoxInsights win the German Innovation Award in 2022 as well as being highly...
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Creating a Taskforce for Liquid Biofuels
...be produced in sufficient volume in the UK, with the additional benefit of generating investment opportunities and creating new green jobs.” TSA “Together, we have developed an ambitious and realistic...
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Rix Petroleum takes on Ben Nevis
Employees of Grangemouth based Rix Petroleum will begin the eight-mile-long climb and descent of Ben Nevis on Saturday 3rd July, raising £2000 for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The foundation...
Interview
Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!
...the development of this family-run business from its beginnings in 2003 with just a single baby tanker: “My parents, Ben More and Debbie More, started Moorland Fuels back in 2003...
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It’s all hands on deck at Nolan Oils as fuel sales accelerate
It was always going to be the calm before the storm and, after an unusually quiet few months between August and November, December has, as everyone predicted ‘gone ballistic’ for...
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Distributor diaries September 2023
...your milestone Stuart from all at FON! Par Petroleum – sponsoring the next generation of football stars Par Petroleum Ltd, the North-East based fuel distributor, is proud and excited to...
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Second Texaco support for sport initiative
...basketball, boxing, camogie, Gaelic football, handball, hockey, hurling, rugby, soccer and swimming. More unusual sports such as cricket, climbing and diving also featured in the winners’ line up. Speaking at...
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Texaco support for sports recipients announced
...applications under the scheme. Of the clubs that will now receive funding, EUR55,000 will go to five Gaelic football, four hurling, one camogie and one handball club. Five soccer clubs...
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Texaco launches its fourth ‘Support for Sport’ club funding initiative
...date span the spectrum of Irish sporting activity. Amongst them were archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, bowls, boxing, camogie, climbing, cricket, diving, Gaelic football, golf, gymnastics, handball, hockey, hurling, kayaking, rowing,...
Opinion
A successful transition requires a cross-sector commitment
...renewable fuels have become a lot more favourable. The benefits of HVO are impressive, and it can assist in reducing CO2 output for all sectors – from construction to transport...