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Major Rix order for Alpeco’s new register system

...largest order to date for their new TE550 Truck III electronic register system from Hull-based Rix Petroleum. Rix Petroleum appointed Alpeco as the preferred equipment supplier for 17 new trucks...

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Tanker driver passports exceed 5,800

The Downstream Oil Industry Distribution Forum (DODF) has announced that more than 5,800 Petroleum Driver Passports have now been issued by the scheme manager, Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Once all...

Analysis

Prax Petroleum – A year of challenges and opportunities

The demanding market conditions of the past 12 months have presented Prax Petroleum with a series of challenges and opportunities. However, the Surrey-based independent oil importer and supplier of automotive...

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A year in the wholesale markets

...customer’s needs and expectations and can pinpoint any areas for improvement.” Mabanaft is the trading division of Marquard & Bahls, an independent and privately owned petroleum company. The business encompasses...

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Goff works on new depot

Goff Petroleum has chosen Alpeco to manufacture and install a 4-arm bottom loading skid at its newly acquired oil depot in Tenterden, Kent. Ray Fowler, operations manager at Goff Petroleum,...

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Barton Petroleum open day

...tanks which is due to take place over the summer. Barton Petroleum was joined at the event by several suppliers and service providers from both local and national companies.  www.bartonpetroleum.co.uk...
UKIFDA EXPO 2024: Award winners and runners-up announced.

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Industry award winners unveiled at hugely successful EXPO

...Barton Petroleum (Oakley Depot) Par Petroleum UKIFDA Green Award 2024 sponsored by Oilshield This award celebrates working towards a decarbonised future for the liquid fuel distribution sector. Judges were particularly impressed by...
A new Customer Service Award added to UKIFDA industry awards as entries open for 2023

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Shortlists announced for prestigious industry awards

...by Pen Underwriting, is always eagerly anticipated. This year’s finalists for the best fuel distribution depot for 2024 are Barton Petroleum (Oakley Depot), Certas Energy (Three Cocks Depot) and Par Petroleum....
The number one concern in the fuel distribution sector is confidence in supply security. With recent global events highlighting the impact of supply shortages we take a fresh look at this perennial industry topic.

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Security of oil supply in the fuel distribution sector

...of Russia’s role in the petroleum industry as the world’s second-largest crude oil producer and largest exporter of refined oil products. Closer to home, Russia supplies about 30% of Europe’s...

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The next generation of fuel distributors

...it seems that many in the sector have ready-made succession plans. David Prince, owner of Melton Mowbray-based Prince Petroleum tells us more about his own family’s history with fuel distribution:...
Rix Petroleum Ltd has hit a century with its latest investment.

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Tanker investment sees Rix hit a century

Hull-based Rix Petroleum has invested almost £2m in 10 DAF tankers, taking its national fleet past the 100 mark. The trucks will initially work in the company’s heartland of Hull...

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Success despite oil demand & price slump

...slump in demand for petroleum products during lockdown, as well as an accompanying fall in oil prices, resulted in a 22 per cent drop in Group turnover, down from £509.3m...