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Oil trader expands into physical assets

...a new one? Antwerp Swiss-based trader Gunvor has completed the acquisition of Petroplus’ Antwerp plant in Belgium which will restart in the next few days after a four-month outage Return...

Interview

In Profile – Luc Smets

...for value creation Think outside the box Manage all risks What’s your most recent business achievement of note? Being part of the successful acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery. Which is...

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Essar sponsors awards

...our marketing businesses, or the more recent investment in UK infrastructure with acquisitions of terminal and pipeline assets. “Recent retail successes such as the streaming of the new redeveloped MPK...

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Embracing change over 50 years

...more faceless plc.” Operating a modern business Whilst the successful business built up by David and Ian’s parents was very much focused on domestic fuel, other strings and five acquisitions...

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Greenergy purchases terminal assets in Teesside

...developed, this new site will be integrated into our existing north east system to give additional product and manufacturing capability. This strategic infrastructure investment follows Greenergy’s recent acquisition of assets...

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GB forecourts hit number one spot

...released by Experian Catalist last week, following its acquisitions of Pace and Total, GB now has 1199 forecourts – including 476 Total, 305 Gulf, 135 Pace, 95 UK, 73 Power...

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INEOS to invest £1billion in UK

...acquisition of FPS in 2017 we are now embarking on a period of investment that will guarantee that the system can support them for decades to come.” Further renaissance at...
LCM/Orca partnership

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LCM strengthens diversification with solar financing

...customer base and prompt more businesses to take the ‘green’ route forward. LCM significantly expanded its Clean Energy division in September 2024 with a further private acquisition, which significantly increased...

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Essar strengthens ASDA relationship with new deal

...signed an agreement to provide part of their retail mix from our facilities at Kingsbury to support their business in the region.” He added; “The strategic 2019 acquisition of Midlands’...

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Certas Energy acquires Advance Fuels

...one of the UK’s leading oil distribution businesses – Certas Energy.” Paul Vian, managing director, Certas Energy, commented: “This is a strategic acquisition for Certas Energy, which will further support...
Compass Energy tanker partner

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Compass Energy finds the right tanker partner

...acquisition of Coventry and the location of Leicester, they are even more convenient for us. This was another key factor for opting for the Renault.” Built for fuel distribution challenges...

Opinion

Logistics UK’s Alex Veitch responds to Budget

...training and license acquisition is £7,000 – Logistics UK would like to see more immediate government support, in the form of interest-free loans or grants, to be made available now to...

Insight

TotalEnergies: Energy Outlook 2021

...the electricity supply chain, from renewable generation to battery storage to vehicle charging and domestic power. This has included the following acquisitions: In 2016 the company acquired long-established French battery...

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Rawlings Fuels – putting the customer first

...offshoot of the transport business with the acquisition of Phoenix Fuels in 1993 with Rawlings Fuels formed to supply domestic heating oil throughout the area. The fuels business grew rapidly,...