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Driver training DFDF

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Driver training: starting out on the right foot

...Zero – and trade unions. As part of its early collaborative work, in 2014, the DFDF launched the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) Scheme, a voluntary industry scheme, supported by government,...

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The next generation of fuel distributors

...it seems that many in the sector have ready-made succession plans. David Prince, owner of Melton Mowbray-based Prince Petroleum tells us more about his own family’s history with fuel distribution:...
Rix Petroleum Ltd has hit a century with its latest investment.

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Tanker investment sees Rix hit a century

Hull-based Rix Petroleum has invested almost £2m in 10 DAF tankers, taking its national fleet past the 100 mark. The trucks will initially work in the company’s heartland of Hull...
Duncan Lambert Rix

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In Profile with Duncan Lambert of Rix Petroleum

...facts. This month we chat with Duncan Lambert, Managing Director at Rix Petroleum Ltd. “Never stand still otherwise you will be overtaken.” Duncan Lambert Give your career history in 25...

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Success despite oil demand & price slump

...slump in demand for petroleum products during lockdown, as well as an accompanying fall in oil prices, resulted in a 22 per cent drop in Group turnover, down from £509.3m...

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Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor

...coal deliveries and evolved to being suppliers of petroleum and other energy products, servicing a substantial, diverse portfolio of customers. Further, they have been eager adopters of new technology and...

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Another energy giant expands interest in biofuels

...from wood waste can help reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by 85% compared to petroleum-based diesel. When produced, Biojet AS’s biofuels can be used for passenger vehicles and heavy trucks....

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Greenergy signs strategic JV agreement with Bapco

Bapco – the Bahrain Petroleum Company – is to establish a regional gasoline blending hub with Greenergy.  Bahrain Gasoline Blending (BGB) is set to meet local and regional demand for...

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The Phillips 66 Interview

...in this particular market, we see nothing but opportunities for our refined products. Is the petroleum coke market still good for Phillips 66? We believe that petroleum coke provides value...

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Life begins at 40

Staff join managing director, Richard Burton to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary On a recent visit to Barton Petroleum’s Wellingborough head office, features writer, Liz Boardman learned more about managing...

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Royal celebrations

Gracing two Fuel Oil News front covers in June 1979 and February 1989 Angelo Coletta, deport manager at Cotswold Petroleum stands beside the Queen at FPS EXP 2016 As this...

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RIX delivers solid performance

...of the fall in oil prices. Rory Clarke, managing director Rix Petroleum and director of J.R. Rix and Sons, said profit had been bolstered by Rix Shipping, which increased turnover...