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Net Zero report – FPS and OFTEC respond
The industry’s key trade associations – the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) and OFTEC – were quick to respond to the Net Zero report published by the Committee on Climate...
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Suttons celebrates growth in fuels sector with 100th petroleum regulation truck on fleet
...comfort is key. “With drivers at the heart of our business, we specify our fleet on the requirements of the customer and product, but also seek feedback from our drivers...
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Fuelling success: a distributor overcoming talent and driver shortages
...and engineering skills. Foster a positive company culture: Create a supportive and inclusive work environment that values employee contributions and recognises their efforts through regular feedback, recognition programs, and opportunities...
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Major investment at ExxonMobil jetty
...help extend the life of the ExxonMobil jetty facility at Braefoot Bay Marine Terminal in Fife. The tanker terminal exports liquefied petroleum gas to Europe and the USA after being...
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Distributor diaries June 2024
...“I am thrilled to have joined CTS as General Manager, the team has been so welcoming. I’ve been out to meet with many customers and suppliers to get their feedback...
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Fuel Oil News talks with new sector supplier Sentinam
...management team to expand our presence within the petroleum marketplace. We saw outstanding performance from the Pollard Pump range on MechTronic’s industry-leading OptiMate metering system. This success, combined with Pollard...
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Ambitious EV growth targets raise UK grid concerns but what of the impact on oil demand?
...and the IEA is forecasting only a slight rebound to 220,000 bpd in 2025. The country’s largest energy producer, China National Petroleum Corp., has predicted that 2025 will see an...
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Growing FAST
...then with CPL Petroleum, about the development of a premium heating oil with added fragrance. Also expressing interest in premium kerosene were James Spencer, then at Bayfords, which went on...
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Embracing change over 50 years
...was a travelling salesman working for an animal feed company. Wishing to be self-employed, he spotted an opportunity to enter the emerging oil market with an offering more tailored to...
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Harvest Energy – change, challenge and opportunity
...known as Futura Petroleum, the company was acquired in December 2007 by a group of investors including Island Capital and ION Equity which also owns Topaz Energy. Making the most...
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New generation nozzle and system solution
...the feedback we received, it is clear that the innovative OPW AVANCE is setting a new standard for fueling nozzles worldwide in regards to safety, customer comfort and durability.” OPW...
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Highlighting the importance of the downstream oil sector
...which we rely on in our daily lives’ The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the UK oil refining sector, in partnership with the UK Petroleum Industry Association, held its...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...to take every step necessary to make not only our industry, but also Ireland, carbon neutral by 2050.” Formerly known as the Irish Petroleum Industry Association, Fuels for Ireland rebranded...
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Scully announces new CEO
...in the petroleum industry “Katrina has been employed at Scully Signal Corporation for over 20 years and has served in a number of senior positions,” reported lead director Ernest Santin....
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Ensuring the new government hears FPS members
...Certas Energy’s customer sales and development manager, was appointed as the 31st Federation of Petroleum Supplier (FPS) president. Formerly FPS vice president and regional representative for the West Midlands, Duncan...
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Loyal to oil – Watson Petroleum customers
A survey of 750 oil-using homes by Watson Petroleum and OFTEC earlier this year has revealed that oil heating remains a popular choice with few owners thinking of switching. Of...
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How does the french downstream sector compare to the UK?
...in France have seen significant retrenchment. BP’s Lavera refinery was sold to Ineos in 2005 and its retail network of circa 400 sites to Delek Petroleum in 2010 (now owned...
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Petroleum Driver Passport on its way
Due to be launched on 1st January 2014, the scheme manager for the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) is the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The scheme manager appointment follows a tendering...