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Unveiled at this year’s industry EXPO, Barton Petroleum created a replica of the Wellingborough-headquartered distributor’s first ever tanker to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary in 2022

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Barton Petroleum celebrates 50th anniversary with special tanker

Unveiled at this year’s EXPO, Barton Petroleum has created something memorable and unforgettable to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022 – a replica of the Wellingborough-headquartered distributor’s first ever tanker!...

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Funded ADR courses available now for HGV drivers to upskill

...& Petroleum Passport courses for those wanting to transport hazardous goods and drive fuel tankers. The Government-funded training courses, called Skills Bootcamps, are available through the Driver Academy Group, a...
A look at the UK refinery network past, present and future

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The UK’s refineries: past, present and future

...have any UK refining presence. We will now take a brief look at the existing network and highlight the roles which they play in supplying refined petroleum products to the...

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Storage – reducing fire risk

...fires at installations that process and store crude oil, petroleum, intermediates and refined products The updated EI Model Code of Safe Practice Part 19: Fire precautions at petroleum refineries and...

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A new App for the fuel distributor

...can immediately make updates, synchronising data and limiting unnecessary paperwork. The software platform is already used by Guernsey Petroleum Distributors, Petroleum Distributors (Jersey) and Gas 4 Wales together with new client...

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Prax Petroleum goes pink

Fully embracing the pink theme, staff at Prax Petroleum tucked into platefuls of pink goodies Last Friday was Wear it pink day – supporting the cancer awareness charity’s day with...

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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...