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A look back over the highlights and challenges that 2022 brought to the tanker market and some thoughts on what lies ahead for those in tanker manufacturing.

Analysis

In review: the 2022 tanker market

...units are used for expansion. “If companies are looking at expansion, then they really have to be bold with ordering. With truck lead times as they are, it isn’t likely...

News

UK Fuels expands bunker network 

...2,250 UK sites. Having reached the 550–site mark for HGV fuelling, UK Fuels is now the largest independent network in the UK.   Part of Radius Payment Solutions, the network expansion...

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Backing a certainty

...the latter of which we are constantly reviewing to see where there is opportunity for acquisition expansion. Certas Energy branded tankers are now being spotted out on the road. “We...
CTS unveils plans for new Middle East division

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CTS unveils plans for new Middle East division

...endeavours in the dynamic and promising Gulf market. Our expansion is not just about reaching new horizons, but about seizing the immense potential for growth and innovation in the vibrant...
Certa HVO forecourts

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Certa doubles number of HVO-ready forecourts

...Maynooth in Kildare, Dundrum in Dublin and Ballyhaunis in Mayo. They join the existing three in Liffey Valley in Dublin, Lee Tunnel in Cork and Trim in Meath. The expansion...

News

Grand designs

...business and his plans for future expansion. A learning curve Having bought the Fern Street Depot and existing fuel business in 2009, former industrial boiler engineer, Jordan, has taken time...

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LCM Group launches with acquisition of PIS (Ireland)

...expansion alongside LCM.’ Seamless transition With over 60 years of combined experience, the two companies will benefit from each other’s established customer bases as well as further efficiencies through the...
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

...Group’s petrol retail portfolio to approximately 540 sites in Europe. Ongoing expansion Sanjeev Kumar Soosaipillai, Chairman and CEO of the Prax Group, said:  “The signing of this agreement marks our...
LCM expands services with further acquisitions

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Further growth for LCM with third acquisition in 12 months

...of both RPM Ltd and Sprayglass International signifies LCM’s commitment to expansion and providing a more comprehensive suite of environmental services. The resultant partnership brings together three industry leaders with...

Interview

Oil v gas

...Ken Hylands, managing director, Hylands Fuels, recalled the impact of a similar gas expansion in Belfast and surrounding areas. “We just had to adapt in advance,” said Ken. “I would...

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Scottish fuel distributor expands again

Scotland’s fastest-growing fuel distribution company, Oilfast, has announced an investment of over £700k in a further fleet expansion with the addition of five Volvo FE 6×2 Rigid Tankers. Specialising in heating...

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New jobs and a home heat campaign at Topaz

...is in job creation and expansion mode,” said Paul Candon, marketing and corporate services director at Topaz.  “We’re constantly looking at sites with good potential – particularly near motorways. Our award winning...

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Good times for public storage

...facilities have undergone expansions in capacity.  New facilities are appearing in China and Malaysia whilst in Amsterdam, the Hydrocarbon Hotel is a new 140,000M3 joint venture between North Sea Group...