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DCC to acquire Esso network in France
...Energy’s product split by volume will be 58% road transport fuels, 16% commercial fuels, 16% heating oil and 10% LPG. Tommy Breen, chief executive of DCC plc, commented: “The acquisition...
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Will summer fuel prices skyrocket in the UK?
Research from diesel fuel supplier, Speedy Fuels, shows that following 10 weeks of week-on-week price rises, taking the countries which track prices, the UK is the ninth most expensive country...
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HOYER Petrolog – new fuel distribution agreement with Phillips 66
The Phillips 66 contract – ‘another important step in Petrolog achieving its strategic growth objectives in the fuels market’ says operations director, Allan Davison HOYER is delighted to confirm that...
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Government declares support for UK aviation as it unveils SAF mandate
...the SAF they make. Industry responds The plans set out in the SAF mandate have been widely welcomed by industry. A Fuels Industry UK spokesperson commented: “Fuels Industry UK welcomes today’s SAF mandate announcement...
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With a little help from our friends and family
...as part of the Keyfuels and UK Fuels networks, and supply gas oil and AdBlue. The company’s commercial garage now services Standard’s tankers. Getting off the ground Standard Fuel Oils...
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One to watch – Keyfuels invests
Keyfuels has appointed Laura Balmforth as its new marketing executive. Laura will be working closely with the company’s management and sales teams to help develop strategies for ongoing business...
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CTS Piusi range compatible with new fuels
...products for diesel are 100% compatible with HVO, GTL and other paraffinic fuels made according to EN 15940:2019. After months of in-house testing, CTS is also pleased to confirm that...
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Oil-fired heating – time to back the most cost-effective option
Offering the best decarbonisation solution for oil heated homes, OFTEC says it’s time for government to back low carbon liquid fuels as the most practical, cost-effective solution. OFTEC’s recently released ‘Industrial Strategy for decarbonising oil heated homes’ underlines...
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Two acquisitions for the Crown Oil Group
...two fuel distributors – Oldbury-based Beesley Fuels and London-based Birlem Oil. Run by the Beesley family for more than 50 years, Beesley Fuels which turns over £8.5m, was sold for...
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Introducing the combined density and viscosity meter from Anton Paar
...Petroleum – safe and efficient fuel handling at tank terminals. In addition to safety during the delivery of new fuels and the shipping of stored fuels, two additional important tasks...
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Craggs Energy awarded Renewable Fuel Supplier Accreditation
West Yorkshire-based Craggs Energy has been recognised as a Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme supplier. Lisa Wilson, Marketing Manager, explained what this means: “Craggs Energy has been approved as a member...
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Alfons Haar Ltd: proudly celebrating 75 years
...fuels,” he replied. “However, this transition is not one that is going to be easy! “Liquid fuels need to be part of an energy mix as we make the transition....
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FETSA calls for overhaul of energy security strategy
...Broaden strategic reserves to include refined products and future carriers like hydrogen and synthetic fuels – not just crude oil. Stockpile size: Preserve or grow current volumes to increase resilience,...
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A shining light in the fuel industry
Celebrating on the OAMPS Petrochemical stand at FPS EXPO are Duncan Grant, the newly appointed FPS president with the winning Flynn Fuels’ tanker driver Ciaran Quinn and runner up Raymond...
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Scottish Government rethink of Heat in Buildings Bill emphasises importance of just transition
...to acknowledge these concerns and revisit a more inclusive pathway to low carbon heating. For the liquid fuel distribution industry, it further reinforces the central role for low-carbon liquid fuels...
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Greenergy proposes to end production at its Immingham biodiesel plant
...We are seeking urgent talks with ministers about increasing the amount of biofuels used in the UK’s petrol and diesel, a move which will help protect the biofuels sector, as...
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New Zemo scheme empowers fleet operators to evidence customer emissions savings
...greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings resulting from their use of renewable fuels. Tailored specifically for commercial fleets, it empowers operators to demonstrate carbon savings and enhance renewable fuel supply chain...
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Embracing change over 50 years
...the main depot, trucks are based in Southport, Stanlow, Bramhall and Manchester Fuels terminal. There are 21 drivers across the fuels and lubricants businesses. One of the fleet’s 20...