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The current millennium has witnessed changes in the downstream oil sector in Ireland of a scale and extent that far exceeded anything that occurred in the 50 or so years prior. We consider how in Ireland the process has been characterised by consolidation in the competitive landscape accompanied by rationalisation of logistics arrangements.

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The downstream oil market landscape of Ireland in the 2020s

...Irish Petroleum Company Ltd. (IPCL) to US company, Tosco Corporation, which was acquired shortly after by Phillips Petroleum which, in turn, merged with Conoco in 2002. ConocoPhillips demerged into separate...

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Another energy giant expands interest in biofuels

...from wood waste can help reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by 85% compared to petroleum-based diesel. When produced, Biojet AS’s biofuels can be used for passenger vehicles and heavy trucks....

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Greenergy signs strategic JV agreement with Bapco

Bapco – the Bahrain Petroleum Company – is to establish a regional gasoline blending hub with Greenergy.  Bahrain Gasoline Blending (BGB) is set to meet local and regional demand for...

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The Phillips 66 Interview

...in this particular market, we see nothing but opportunities for our refined products. Is the petroleum coke market still good for Phillips 66? We believe that petroleum coke provides value...

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Life begins at 40

Staff join managing director, Richard Burton to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary On a recent visit to Barton Petroleum’s Wellingborough head office, features writer, Liz Boardman learned more about managing...

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Royal celebrations

Gracing two Fuel Oil News front covers in June 1979 and February 1989 Angelo Coletta, deport manager at Cotswold Petroleum stands beside the Queen at FPS EXP 2016 As this...

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RIX delivers solid performance

...of the fall in oil prices. Rory Clarke, managing director Rix Petroleum and director of J.R. Rix and Sons, said profit had been bolstered by Rix Shipping, which increased turnover...

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Training standard welcomed

...for the training and assessment of petroleum tanker drivers has been the first priority of the UK Downstream Oil Distribution Forum which has introduced a driver safety passport. Re-established last...

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Simon – investing in our infrastructure

...Humber, the latter specialising in petroleum coke for export. The Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Immingham Dock & Grimsby Ports receive between 55-60m tonnes of cargo a year, of which approximately...

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Tank inspection robot in development

Phillips 66 and Square Robot have teamed up together to develop an autonomous robot that would enable petroleum storage tanks to remain in service for tank floor inspections. The robot...

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New petroleum safety course

The National Skills Academy has launched a one day Petroleum Safety Training course. Aimed at contractors working at top tier COMAH petroleum sites, the course has been designed to supplement...

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Definitely above Par

Earlier this year, Par Petroleum took the FPS Depot of the Year title for a fifth time. “There’s more trophies here than in Sunderland Football Club’s cabinet,” joked operations director...

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New fuel quality monitoring scheme

  Turriff Fuels and CPL Petroleum have implemented the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) new fuel certification scheme. Developed in conjunction with tank hygiene specialists, OTS TankCare and Scarletts Systems,...

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Rix joins business resilience forum

Speaking about the threat of cyber crime Rix Petroleum’s Rory Clarke said: “Ignoring this threat to your business is like leaving the office with the alarm off and the keys...