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The search is on for the driver of the year
...thinking ensured the lady, who suffered from diabetes, made a full recovery. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) is seeking drivers who have gone the extra mile for their customers,...
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Vital statistics for oil
...Oil production was 14½% lower than in 2011 – the lowest annual production volume since the current reporting system began • Production of petroleum products was down 8½%, with the...
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The energy dilemma – politics and stark choice
...Dutch Petroleum to form the current Royal Dutch Shell. He is currently president of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association and chairs several small renewable energy companies. He received his...
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New fuel operations director at MFG
...strong fuels team. Success in this key area of our business is essential to the continued growth and profitability of MFG.” Starting with Kuwait Petroleum in 1989 where he held...
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Government announces increased heating oil payment to be made ‘in the new year’.
Having announced last month that the one-off payment to off-grid properties that use alternative fuels, such as heating oil, liquified petroleum gas, coal or biomass for heating has been increased...
Opinion
The future of oil heating debate – watch the video
...of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS), Brett Hale of Riello and Peter Carter from Atkinson Equipment. Chairing the debate was Jane Hughes, editor of Fuel Oil News. With a packed seminar theatre...
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FPS gets ready for winter
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers has once again launched a campaign to encourage the 1.25m homeowners who use heating oil to be prepared for winter and order heating oil while...
Interview
A Day in the Life…Marcos Matijasevich
...Association (formerly the UK Petroleum Industry Association). As chair, my role, and that of my counterparts from other companies, is to promote and advocate for the role that our sector...
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Promoting oil heating and cooking
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has teamed up with OFTEC to mount a marketing and public relations campaign to protect the market share for oil heating and cooking. The...
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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...
Market Report
Saving Mexico’s state oil giant – a strategy of hope over experience.
...with de facto green credentials. But then again, oil and Latin America are synonymous, and the company itself is one of the cornerstones of the Mexican economy. The petroleum industry...
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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...
Market Report
Is there method behind OPEC’s apparent madness?
Do Turkeys ever vote for Christmas? Well, in the case of The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), that might well be the case! Having shown considerable discipline, over the...
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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...