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The world’s biggest tank terminal event

...Many exhibitors, including Endress+Hauser, Emerson, CEA Systems, J de Jonge, Matrix Applied Technologies, Verwater and CTS Group, will be using StocExpo Europe 2019 as the place to showcase their latest...
Following demonstrations which protesters claimed ‘totally blocked’ the Navigator, Inter and Kingsbury oil terminals, activists adopt a new tactic.

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Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests

...Pausing oil terminal protests over the summer, actions continued with pitch invasions at football matches, trespassing on the track at the British grand prix, and gluing themselves to famous artworks...

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MabaLIVE celebrates first year of success

...it is useful to have a constant monitor on what is happening,” adds Robin Exley of Rix Spalding. The service includes a daily market commentary to keep users up to...

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‘Best day of my life’ for Shell

...at The New York Times – had the challenge of selecting seven category winners and a Grand Prix winner from the many entries that were received from across the globe....
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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Greenergy agrees to acquire Amber Petroleum

Greenergy has agreed to purchase 100% of the shares of Amber Petroleum (‘Amber’), an independent fuel distributor and retailer based in the Republic of Ireland. Amber’s operations include company-owned and...

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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:...

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Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor

...coal deliveries and evolved to being suppliers of petroleum and other energy products, servicing a substantial, diverse portfolio of customers. Further, they have been eager adopters of new technology and...
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....