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Transforming Grangemouth
Europe’s biggest ethane tank – INEOS has also built two brand new import terminals to receive the gas, one at Grangemouth and the other at Rafnes in Norway Earlier this...
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Opinion
“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”
...to get into the cab of a tanker. “In my view the whole lot could be accomplished in one well-structured industry specific course that engages and motivates the trainees rather...
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Celebrating 30 years at UK Road Tanker Inspection
After 30 years in business, UK RTI is proud to still offer the first-class service for which it is well-recognised. Still family-run the business, which started life as Williams Tankers,...
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UK tanker equipment supplier commissions two more bowsers in Kenya
...identify a tankers fuel content; by measuring the volume, temperature, density and colour. “This unique gauging system ensures that the date, time, and location is recorded when the fuel tanker...
Interview
One man and a tanker
Celebrating 20 years in business, Jerry Cosgrave and Leon Byrne beside McConville Oil’s tanker McConville Oil is run by Jerry Cosgrave who took over the business from his father-in-law Dermot...
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Alpeco works with Standard
Nick Goodwin besides Standard Fuel Oil’s new Alpeco bottom loading skid. Having fitted Alpeco equipment on two new tankers last year, Standard Fuel Oils chose the same company to supply...
Insight
Tank Storage Association launches 2024 industry manifesto
...Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) to highlight the importance of infrastructure, including terminals and tank farms, in enabling net zero policy decisions. Peter Davidson, CEO of the Tank Storage Association, said:...
News
Winter brings rise in fuel theft
Ensuring fuel tanks are well-protected An increasing number of fuel thefts have been occurring at transport premises where stock tanks are being targeted, with some companies having encountered multiple attacks...
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WCF Fuels – A brief encounter
...a number of different companies. “We made an operational decision to lease, rather than buy tankers, as it gives us more flexibility,” explains Jo. “Often though, we’ll buy the tankers...
Interview
A Day in the life – Tim Croughwell of Barton Petroleum
...each day is for the depot to operate smoothly. MY MOST MEMORABLE WORK MOMENT… After delivering 2300 litres of kerosene into a 600-gallon steel tank on plinths, the tank sprung...
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Dealing with FAME use in gasoil
...to prepare for the change. “Before taking delivery of any biofuel, give the tank a specialist clean or check on the tank immediately after. Continue to carry out regular tank...
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Speed networking for the tank storage industry
...which successfully launched the inaugural Global Tank Storage Awards, and unveiled a brand-new conference format, saw an 8% increase in visitor numbers. The show also introduced a new smart badge...
Interview
Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
...beside a building and can often be difficult to find. Also, customers may have more than one tank so it’s extremely useful to be able to pinpoint the right tank...
News
The world’s biggest tank terminal event
...innovations, launch new technologies and products, or to make major announcements to a captive international audience. “StocExpo is the biggest international event for the tank terminal industry; a place where...
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An old trick of the trade
...hours. Having found a minor leak in the tanker, NIFRS worked to minimise any spillage with the soap employed when the tanker was craned back onto its wheels. Writing on...
Interview
A Day in the Life with Jack Popplewell of Dice Fuels
...life features a tanker driver aged just 22! Fuel Oil News speaks with Jack Popplewell, tanker driver for Dice Fuels, and runner-up of the Young Person of the Year in...
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Fuel Industry people moves May 2024
...customers with the broad range of Alpeco products and solutions. Greenarc appointment Simon Turner has joined Greenarc as Tank Services Manager Otodata has announced the appointment of Jeremy Eaton as...
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Fire destroys three tankers at Ukay Fuels depot
...destroyed three tankers containing a total of 35,750 litres of kerosene, gas oil and diesel. Luckily, the fuel storage tank did not catch alight, as the fire brigade controlled the...