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Key priorities for the downstream oil industry
Last Friday (21st October) the UK Petroleum Industry Association published its latest report – Fuelling the UK’s Economic Engine. The report sets out the key priorities for the downstream oil...
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Key supplier in new hands after popular industry couple retires
...petroleum industries and also offers the full life cycle of services for bottom loading skids, air eliminating skids and associated equipment. Dedication and support Joshua James, sales & marketing manager...
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Driver training – name change
...at customers’ premises subject to the SQA. Driver CPC, Petroleum Driver Passport, Full PDP and with PDP drivers required to attend annual classroom training and practical assessments to maintain the...
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New – venue, exhibitors, products and services
...With a new venue and an increase in exhibition space, FPS EXPO 2016 has seen exhibition spaces filled faster than ever says the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers. “We’re seeing lots...
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Buy your heating oil early urges FPS
FPS chief executive, Mark Askew The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has joined forces with the government, Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), Citizens Advice Bureau and Consumer Focus...
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OFTEC advise the government to back biofuels in RHI
...carbon savings. The campaign has the backing of a number of oil fired equipment manufacturers including Worcester Bosch, Warmflow, Grant, Watson Fuels, Firebird and Harlequin. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers...
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Rewarding your drivers
...by the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers. If your company has a tanker driver who stands out amongst his/her peers then make sure you nominate them for the award before the...
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Views on the government’s plans to abolish the red diesel subsidy
...Barton Petroleum. “Changes to this duty could see farmers face increases of nearly 50p for red diesel,” said NFU president, Minette Batters. “It is absolutely essential that the red diesel...
Insight
What future for heating oil?
...Energy Trends: Oil & oil products, Supply & use of petroleum products. So, it appears that the market has moved from the range of 2.2-2.5 million tonnes/year (2.7 to 3.0...
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Truck cartels – claiming damages
“We are fully committed to supporting our members and will do all we can to find the right resolution for those affected by the truck cartel.” The Federation of Petroleum...
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Prepare for a cold winter
...expected to drop significantly, and ice and frost are likely to cause transport problems and there will be a significant risk of heavy snow. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS)...
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Seeking the best drivers in the UK & Ireland
...of the year was Clifford Tappin of Lovell Fuels As part of their annual awards celebrations, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has started its search for the best tanker...
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Major rebrand for Scottish Oil Club
...host presentations on the economic, industrial, technological and political aspects of petroleum and other energy resources, but with branding that recognises its standing as a cross sector body. “When The...
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Grays – optimising future fuels growth
...flash petroleum products, including diesel, gas oil and kerosene. The facility has a total storage capacity of 310,489m3 across 51 mild steel tanks in a range of capacities to suit...
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Further growth for Mabanaft’s truckstop portfolio with Ulceby
...the truckstop was previously run and operated by Rix Petroleum Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of J R Rix and Sons Ltd. The deal, completed 22nd March 2021, is further...
Opinion
Could electrification decarbonise petrochemical refining?
...for all larger, modern heat exchangers, especially in petroleum processing, where errors can be extremely costly. Engineers are now beginning to realise two things. Firstly, there are far more opportunities...
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CLH-PS takes ‘crucial step’ in UK operations and maintenance
...1st November 2016 all staff at the company’s petroleum storage depots around the UK started working directly for CLH-PS with the common objective of guaranteeing safety excellence and reliability of...
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In pole position
...with racing, FON spoke to David Kay, general manager of Manx Petroleums about the company’s involvement in the TT and the Manx Grand Prix. “When the TT races take place,...