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A proud tanker driver
Alex Longman is a man with a real fiery passion for tanker driving, Fuel Oil News deputy editor, Liz Boardman went to Dragon Petroleum to meet him. Driving professionally since...
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UK tanker equipment supplier commissions two more bowsers in Kenya
...identify a tankers fuel content; by measuring the volume, temperature, density and colour. “This unique gauging system ensures that the date, time, and location is recorded when the fuel tanker...
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One man and a tanker
Celebrating 20 years in business, Jerry Cosgrave and Leon Byrne beside McConville Oil’s tanker McConville Oil is run by Jerry Cosgrave who took over the business from his father-in-law Dermot...
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Rewarding and thanking the very best tanker drivers and depots
With a 40th anniversary awards ceremony taking place at UKIFDA EXPO 2020, the search is underway to find the best liquid fuel tanker driver and fuel distribution depot in the UK and Ireland. Last year’s winner...
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Eco-friendly tank and fuel services
...heavy oil and diesel Foam filling of underground tanks Oil tank surveys and compliance reports Training in current legislation and environmental responsibilities Fuel polishing www.mechanicalcleansing.co.uk ______________________________________________ FOR MORE TANK CLEANING...
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Speed networking for the tank storage industry
...which successfully launched the inaugural Global Tank Storage Awards, and unveiled a brand-new conference format, saw an 8% increase in visitor numbers. The show also introduced a new smart badge...
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The world’s biggest tank terminal event
...innovations, launch new technologies and products, or to make major announcements to a captive international audience. “StocExpo is the biggest international event for the tank terminal industry; a place where...
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Fire destroys three tankers at Ukay Fuels depot
...destroyed three tankers containing a total of 35,750 litres of kerosene, gas oil and diesel. Luckily, the fuel storage tank did not catch alight, as the fire brigade controlled the...
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Stoddards’ new baby tanker
Stoddards shows off its new RTN tanker with Alpeco equipment Stoddards has taken delivery of a brand new baby tanker from Road Tankers Northern. The tanker is fully equipped with...
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Tankers – keeping track of product
...compartments of tankers. Versatile and flexible, the software can simultaneously monitor levels within any additional multi-compartmental draw bar trailer which may be connected to and towed by a tanker mid...
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Suttons invests in UK road tanker business
(l-r)) Joe Roddy, Volvo’s network truck sales director North & Ireland with Michael Cundy, MD, Suttons Tankers and John Sutton, CEO, Suttons Group Suttons Group is investing more than £17m...
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On the tank storage agenda
Shale fracking and its potential impact on bulk liquid storage in the UK will be among the topics at the annual conference of the Tank Storage Association (TSA). The next...
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Greenergy acquires William C. Hockin (Tankers) Ltd
Last week Greenergy announced its acquisition of William C. Hockin (Tankers), a specialist haulage company located in the south west of England. The Hockin tanker business will be integrated into...
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Merridale options for converting your red diesel storage facility
...you will need to employ specialists to clean the tank, dispose of all remaining product, and uproot the storage tank for authorised disposal. Where such tanks are in very good...
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Fuel for thought…
...environmental legislation in England and Scotland, which required tens of thousands of tanks to be replaced. As a result, the commercial tank population is unusually young, and I would expect...
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TOTY 2023 The runners up: highlighting three very special entries
The Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year Award 2023 received a record number of entries with all the tankers entered being of an extremely high standard. You made it...
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Protecting consumers against summer oil theft
...summer holiday period and issued the following advice: · If your tank has a lid, fit locks. This may be a legal requirement for some tanks. Your tank installation engineer or fuel...
Case Study
Tuffa and AMP power the nation to a low carbon future
...waste oil storage tanks. Meeting requirements with a bespoke solution Researching available tanks highlighted that choosing a standard tank to solve a niche requirement wasn’t viable. With a bespoke solution...