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Fuel industry people moves July 2025
Watson Fuels Following the acquisition of Watson Fuels by Inspirit Capital, Shaun Galvin took the role of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) for the business, after 7 years with the distributor...
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Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first
...Fuels business which began as an offshoot of the transport business with the acquisition of Phoenix Fuels in 1993 with Rawlings Fuels formed to supply domestic heating oil throughout the...
Interview
Jay Nair of Mabanaft: transition, inclusion and diversity
...transport division. Responsible for business development, acquisitions and strategic direction, I also develop our next generation of leaders either internally or by recruiting in the best talent. Life at Mabanaft...
Insight
A look at the shape of the future UK downstream oil sector landscape
...Oils, and then, over the ensuing 15 years, embarked on an ambitious distributor acquisition programme, which included the equity distributor businesses of Shell (Shell Direct), Texaco and Total (Total Butler). ...
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Euro Garages joins forces with EFR
...am excited to lead Intervias, driving growth, both organically and through further international acquisitions,” said Tony. “Intervias will make significant investments in its people, operations, systems and locations to create...
Interview
In Profile: Luc Smets
...most recent business achievement of note? Being part of the successful acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery. Which is most important – ambition or talent? Both, actually – you need them...
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Thames Oil Port – operational in 2013
Greenergy, Vopak and Shell UK completed the acquisition of the former Coryton oil refinery in Essex at the end of last month. It marks the end of a sales process...
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Industry solutions provider marks anniversary with expansion into downstream
...Latin America. We are also in the process of negotiating a multi-million-pound investment that will accelerate the next phase of our business plan, through both acquisitions and organic growth.” In...
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NWF Fuels acquires Consols Oils
...second acquisition made by NWF Fuels this year; Midland Fuel Oil Supplies joined the NWF fold in February. Occupying the number four slot in the Fuel Oil News top 20...
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Stolt-Nielsen acquires Dagenham storage terminal
Stolt-Nielsen has announced the acquisition of a storage terminal at Dagenham from Norbert Dentressangle. Completion is subject to the transfer of licences and permits, and the receipt of necessary approvals...
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Gardner Garages praises Valero support
...site in 1996 and over the years has gone through some acquisitions, sales and even a ‘mini retirement’ in Spain. The portfolio now comprises of a site with BP and...
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Exolum recognised for growth strategy in the UK
...which are located in the UK. With this acquisition, Exolum has consolidated its presence in the UK market and initiated operations in the rest of Europe. In addition, Exolum has...
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Essar building a brand in the UK
...said: “Our priority since acquisition has been to build our reputation for being a reliable supplier with whom it’s easy to do business. On the back of getting these basics...
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TEAM INEOS and the Tour De Yorkshire
Following the acquisition of Tour Racing Ltd from Sky and 21st Century Fox, INEOS has committed to honouring all existing commitments to riders, staff and partners. Team INEOS owner, Sir...
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Refining operations
...later by the adjacent Conoco (now Phillips 66) Humber refinery facility. Ownership became 100% vested in Total on its acquisition of Petrofina in 1999. Capacity, feedstocks and rationalisation Initial distillation...
Analysis
Recruitment and retention at NWF Fuels
...involved in acquisition research, domestic projects, market research, advertising efficiencies and the management of our relationship with BoilerJuice. “Aspire has given me a broader understanding of how our business operates...
Analysis
Energy Resilience – Is the UK facing a crisis?
...acquisition of Lindsey from Total in 2021 followed a familiar pattern: buy an ageing, low-cost refinery during a downturn and extract value through logistics, storage, or conversion. But this strategy...
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Adler and Allan’s new brand
...over 90 years of steady growth and strategic acquisition, the Adler and Allan Group has grown to become Britain’s leading supplier of spill response, technical, fuel and environmental risk reduction...