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WCF Fuels – A brief encounter
...WCF’s fuels sector operates from three main regions, all of which are run autonomously, each with its own general manager; North West (which covers South Lancashire to the Scottish Border,...
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New prototype tanker – now in service
...first of its kind in the UK is now in service at HOYER Petrolog. The trailer is designed to carry automotive fuel (UN 1202, UN 1203 & UN 1223), as...
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Improving blind spot awareness
...include CCTVs to give drivers a 360-degree view around their vehicle; wide angle and blind spot mirrors; automatic side mirrors that move to cover blind spots when turning; and rear,...
Analysis
A look at software developments in fuel distribution
...the driver to initiate a call from the customer record. Robust system integration and issue resolution Automating data exchange between equipment such as tacho and meters provides the user with...
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Thames Oilport completes first phase of development
...It follows extensive refucrbishment of tanks in the east part of the site ranging in size from 24-39,000 cbm, as well as redevelopment and automation of a complex pumping exchange...
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A lubricants package that delivers
...from barrels to the production of smaller pack sizes and multiple packs. Large or small – all customers can build a brand with a strong image in the automotive and...
Opinion
Effective plant asset maintenance crucial to preventing further UK refinery shutdowns
...solutions to the oil and gas sector. A decline in demand Following the recent announcement, Roby Buyung, President of Process Automation at IMI, commented: “Declining demand for fossil fuels and...
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Partnership for Petro-Canada and Liverpool FC
...refiner and lubricant manufacturer. For over 30 years, it has researched, developed and produced world-class oil and lubricants for agriculture, construction, automotive and health & beauty industries. The brand will...
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Summer promotion launched for Jet’s 60th anniversary
...summer-themed prizes – including BBQ sets, travel gadgets, beach mats and picnic sets. To encourage return forecourt visits, customers collecting three vouchers will automatically be entered into Jet’s prize draw...
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New refinery manager for ExxonMobil Fawley
...needs of consumers and businesses while working to support the UK’s net zero ambitions.’’ The Fawley refinery is the largest in the UK and manufactures automotive fuels and lubricants, aviation...
Sponsored
Measurement accuracy and peace of mind with Anton Paar’s Tank Terminal Kit
...results with high repeatability and splash-proof design. 📌 Automatic Kinematic Viscometer SVM 1001 Simple Fill: Single measuring cell for viscosity, temperature, and density with direct sample filling and high throughput....
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HGV fleet operators to benefit from enhanced fuel bunkering services
...for added security and consistent branding on and off the road. Fuel transactions using the Bunkerplus fuel cards are automatically recorded for reporting on an online account management platform called...
Knowledge
Cyber risks: Are fuel distributors vulnerable?
...Train your employees on the importance of cyber vigilance Change passwords on internet-enabled devices Allow automatic software updates Limit or exclude the use of any unsupported hardware/firmware The National Cyber...
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MechTronic sees red in celebration of 500th OptiMate fuel metering system
...after the last two years. We have had remarkable success with OptiMate over the last five years and our fully automatic electronic metering system continues to revolutionise the industry. “To...
Knowledge
Data: the UKIFDA databank
...machinery and bioliquids used by autogenerators to generate electricity. Domestic gas consumption Consumption of gas by final consumers fell across all sectors, with household demand falling the most – down...
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Truckstops go the extra mile to make Christmas special for drivers
...automated and manned, full-service stations in the UK and Germany. Fuel Oil News spoke with the Onroute Truckstop team to discover how they plan to support drivers this festive season....
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The distributor offer revisited
...offer – give or take a number of permutations and variations – can be identified as follows: Monitoring/management of replenishments/automatic top-ups Budget accounts to spread payments over 10-12 months Boiler...
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Fairbanks wins Shell tender
...countries, across three continents. A combination of hardware and software applications will provide automatic, real-time data to a team ofFairbanksanalysts. This will enable the delivery of detailed statistical inventory reconciliation...