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Harvest Energy – change, challenge and opportunity

...industry but also provide us with some exciting  opportunities. “As majors continue to disappear from downstream and refiners change.  Working from a lower cost base, I believe these new refiners...

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Phillips 66 appointment for growth

...development of the company’s speciality fuel businesses – marine, aviation and LPG. Since joining the company in 1987, Tony has held a number of roles across its upstream, downstream and...

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BP hires onshore support in Scotland

...of BP’s business (upstream, midstream, downstream and real estate) around the world. “We’re delighted once again to be working so closely with BP on a series of significant projects that...

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Puma Energy picks Hoyer Petrolog

...global mid and downstream energy company which entered the UK bitumen market in July 2015. Deliveries will be made out of storage depots in Dagenham, Cardiff and Glasgow. Allan Davison,...

Insight

Hydrogen Strategy: Ongoing developments

...as the timelines and associated urgency, or otherwise, of their implementation. ROD PROWSE, worked for 30 years across the full spectrum of the downstream oil sector, in both the UK...

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Putting the Petroleum Driver Passport into practice

...or classroom training. Some operators may choose to undertake the practical assessments for themselves and others, leaving the classroom elements to third party providers. Brian Worrall, Downstream Oil Distribution Forum...

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A review of COP 26: the key ‘take-aways’

...worked for 30 years across the full spectrum of the downstream oil sector, in both the UK and USA, whic included leadership positions in both retail and wholesale fuels businesses....

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Go ahead for Valero’s CHP unit

...to maintain the refinery’s long-term viability and help to secure future jobs in the downstream oil sector in Wales. Now that final approval has been received from the corporation, we...

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Fuel Industry people moves May 2024

...I am excited to join the downstream community. I am eager to meet our customers and seek ways to collaborate with our industry partners and suppliers. I hope to propel...

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Mabanaft announces management restructure

...I am now looking forward to my new role.” Mark will also continue as chairman of Downstream Fuel Association, where he works to represent the interests of the independent fuel...
Harry Bourton Phillips 66

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Latest industry people moves – March 2025

...stated: “With deep expertise in both the downstream fuels industry and CODAS, Garreth has been a driving force in our success. Over the past seven years, his dedication, knowledge, and...

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A vertically challenged market

...divestments, withdrawals and mergers further changed the landscape. BP acquired Mobil’s European downstream business, Elf Amoco’s business which was subsequently absorbed by Total, along with Fina, Gulf went to Shell,...
The Prax Group has announced plans to acquire OIL! Tankstellen from Mabanaft in latest European expansion

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PRAX agrees deal for 340-site European forecourt network

...upstream to downstream, the Prax Group is currently the fifth largest independent forecourt retailer in the United Kingdom selling fuel and non-fuel convenience products and services. The Transaction expands the...

Opinion

“As the Driver CPC deadline approaches – are you ready?”

...its policy of an annual practical assessment. “Norbert Dentressangle Tankers has had a strong representation with the Downstream Oil Distribution Forum (DODF) since the launch of improving safety and driving standards within the...
An in-depth consideration of the latest BP Energy Outlook

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BP OUTLOOK 2023: the outlook for global energy to 2050

...across the full spectrum of the downstream oil sector, in both the UK and USA, which has included leadership positions in both retail and wholesale fuels businesses. Rod draws on...