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Neil Dolan – celebrating 25 years with Centre Tank Services
...sod’s law that I broke my leg at football. I remember coming into work the next day with my leg in cast, on crutches and determined… because I really wanted...
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Opinion
Momentum builds for CCUS and hydrogen. Is the hype warranted?
There was huge momentum behind both hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) in 2021. Project pipelines ballooned, new policies and funding pots were announced and COP26 spurred net...
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Sidney Gilmore
...his appointment in 1985, Sidney was a popular industry figure, extremely well-liked and respected and recognised for his hard work. Born in Ballyhalbert in 1925, Sidney showed an entrepreneurial flair...
Interview
Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
...gaining some good traction with this. Crucially, they are selling new fuels that are complementary to their existing infrastructure. We’ve been ballistically busy with projects for the first half of...
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September 14 update
...Sea dries up and the moth-balling process begins earlier than expected, then it is neither scare-mongering nor propaganda to suggest that periods of serious economic stagnation will be the result....
Interview
In Profile with Jo Ritzema of WCF Ltd.
...Playlist. Crisps and lip balm. Tell us something about you that people would be very surprised by I used to ballroom dance. Who would you most like to ask these...
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Mark Mackenzie
...a tank installer. He quickly took responsibility as routing clerk and then progressed further to depot manager. Mark was enthusiastic at work and he loved football and horse racing. Mark...
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Distributor diaries August 2025
...is a hit with youngsters Somerset-based Tincknell Fuels is a proud sponsor of Salisbury Football Club. As part of the sponsorship, through its Gillingham depot, the distributor has an advertising...
Interview
In Profile – Luc Smets
...say? “It is your fault this happened.” Describe your perfect day? A day without surprises! Do you have a favourite sports team? The New England Patriots American football team. What’s...
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Growing FAST
...via the Golden Ball in Ironbridge, a popular watering hole of Bob’s. Sales to agricultural and marine markets are covered by Jane Murdock. By April 2010, FAST had 8 employees...
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Definitely above Par
Earlier this year, Par Petroleum took the FPS Depot of the Year title for a fifth time. “There’s more trophies here than in Sunderland Football Club’s cabinet,” joked operations director...
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Children’s art showcased in unique service station exhibition for 71st Texaco-sponsored competition
...In the intervening years, it has been a platform on which hundreds of young artists throughout Ireland have had their talents recognised, most notably artists Robert Ballagh, Bernadette Madden, Dorothy...
Analysis
Mabanaft – majoring in innovative independence
...made acquisitions – and in Mark’s words ‘has not taken its eye off the ball’ as to potential future acquisitions and mergers. In 2010, Mabanaft continued to diversify and moved...
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Wrightbus unveils new Rightech EV truck brand to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
...launched under the Ballymena company’s new Rightech brand. Ryze Power, part of a portfolio of net zero companies run by Wrightbus owner Jo Bamford, will provide class-leading charging infrastructure and...
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Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests
...Pausing oil terminal protests over the summer, actions continued with pitch invasions at football matches, trespassing on the track at the British grand prix, and gluing themselves to famous artworks...
Analysis
Prax – a fast track wholesaler
...a small team that works incredibly hard,” said Don. “In this business, margins are slim, and everyone needs to be on the ball. In just four years, we’ve built up...
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Wolfe Power Club energy podcast returns: Season two builds on breakthrough first year
...a figure that rivals attendance at Premier League football matches. More importantly, the series established itself as a forum for candid discussion on some of the sector’s most pressing issues....
Interview
A Day in the Life with Jack Popplewell of Dice Fuels
...OF MY JOB… I couldn’t pinpoint a part of my job that is the worst. My job is fulfilling and challenging and keeps me on the ball, I wouldn’t change...