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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,...
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Statistics demonstrate downstream oil’s vital role
...petroleum products, though it is a net exporter of surplus gasoline products. There continues to be an increase in the miles driven in the UK, but overall vehicle sales have...
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Rewarding and thanking the very best tanker drivers and depots
...– James Coates of Barton Petroleum “Every year UKIFDA searches for the best fuel tanker drivers and the greatest staff members at fuel depots, to reward and thank everyone for...
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Unleashing innovation in the fuel distribution industry
...petroleum goods from Russia has resulted in a reduction in the volume of Russian oil entering the European Union. Challenges or opportunities? Equally, fuel costs are outweighing other operating costs,...
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More debate on industry issues
...Askew, chief executive, Federation of Petroleum Suppliers. Mark believes that the problem lies with ignorance and that part of the industry’s job is to explain how the market works. “I...
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A champagne day for Hull-based Rix
...said: “The Lerrix will pick up marine fuel from various locations including Associated Petroleum Terminals in Immingham, bunkering on the Humber and or other east coast ports to wherever it...
Insight
Shared deliveries …
...issues/locations and accompanying scope/opportunities for achieving high levels of customer retention. Logistically proactive – Par Petroleum has expanded the haulage side of its business to help even out seasonal peaks...
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FPS calls on chancellor to do more for off grid homeowners
...to the UK’s 1.25 million oil heating customers The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has called on chancellor Philip Hammond to use his Autumn Statement later this month to recognise...
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Kerosene – community buying
...supplier?! I had one the other day wanting to take 4ppl!” Mark Askew, chief executive of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers was recently quoted in The Times as saying: “Small,...
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Will YOUR customers “buy oil early” for winter?
Heating oil consumers across the UK are being urged to change their energy habits and order heating oil early before the winter weather arrives. The FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers)...
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New FPS chief executive
...the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS). Following the completion of his employment with Phillips 66, Guy will succeed Mark Askew as CEO. Fifty-two year old Guy has almost 30 years’...
Analysis
World Fuel Services – An expanding presence
...UK, World Fuel Services supplies refined petroleum products, alternative fuels and related services to industrial, commercial and agricultural consumers. World Fuel Services aims to provide an alternative to the traditional...