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New director of corporate affairs
...the former independent chairman of the Downstream Oil Distribution Forum, he has an excellent understanding of the issues currently affecting the fuel industry and has played a key role in...
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Heating oil – a year as the cheapest form of energy
Energy costs to heat a 3-bed home over 12 months Sutherland Tables, the independent provider of comparative home heating costs, has confirmed that oil has been the cheapest fuel for...
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Phillips 66 enters UK market
...diesel to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as well as marine and aviation fuels. Approximately 70 per cent of the light oils produced in the refinery are marketed in the UK,...
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Oil-fired homes – the clear winners
...heat your home the average cost for a 3-bedroomed house in England & Wales is £1491.” Consumers are encouraged to visit www.oilsave.org.uk which features many tips for cutting energy costs...
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Government urged to set achievable SAF targets and consider impacts on kerosene supply
...jet fuel in 2025 would be unachievable, even according to the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) own modelling of low carbon fuel feedstocks. While the UK Government accepts that 0.5% is...
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OFTEC launches “Tank Safe” campaign
...householders to potential problems before they happen. Losing a tank of oil could be expensive, but this cost is minimal compared to the potential costs of a spill.” www.oftec.co.uk www.oilsave.org.uk...
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A fleet of poppies at Gleaner Oils
...the Remembrance Day commemorations. From Monday 23rd October to Monday 13th November, the poppies will be proudly worn by Gleaners entire fleet of 48 fuel tankers, and 12 boiler maintenance...
Case Study
Manx Petroleum chooses Touchstar’s Fuelstar software to future proof operations
...use of the hardware and software. Touchstar solutions are specifically designed for the fuel distribution industry, and we are very confident Fuelstar will streamline and improve our end-to-end delivery processes.”...
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Morris appoints new franchise head and celebrates an adviser with distinction…
...than a dozen passenger car engine oils and has recently launched WHATOIL? as a user-friendly internet-based system which advises on the correct product by entering a few basic details. www.whatoildoineed.com...
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Illegal fuel plant uncovered
...producing five million litres of illicit fuel, evading nearly £4 million in taxes and duty. Officers from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), supported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
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Change of leadership to drive sustainability at Argent Energy
...de-fossilisation fuel, crafted entirely from waste oils and fats. In line with this, Louise expressed enthusiasm about the appointment and emphasised continuity in the company’s overarching strategy “I am delighted...
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New executive director at the TSA
...crude oil, petroleum and chemicals as well as potable liquids, edible oils and fats. Receipt and delivery of these products takes place by means of sea transport, inland barge, road,...
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London launch for Eleven Recruitment
...Recruitment. Oil Recruitment has been well-known in the downstream fuel distribution industry for the past 20 years. Speaking to Fuel Oil News for the October 2018 issue, managing director Nick...
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Linton’s royal date
Royal warrant holder, Linton Fuel Oils recently took part in the Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace. Marking the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, the event, which took place from...
Interview
TEC: driving forward through innovation
...also developed two new oil reeling hoses specifically for the oil distribution industry – TECOIL and FUELTEC. FUELTEC is now a market leader and TECOIL entered the market in mid-2022...
Insight
A critical role for Stanlow
A key source of supply – the Stanlow refinery – supplies approximately 15% of the Uk’s transport fuel requirements It also has 1.8 million metric tonnes (mt) of catalytic reforming...
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Making light work of heavy oil
The V25 Test Rig at the Trondheim, SINTEF Research Institute Using environmentally friendly methods to process crude and dirty oils, Fluid Oil has commissioned its first heavy to light oil...
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Ministers urged to secure future oil refining capacity
...up to £1bn. A number of distributors have told Fuel Oil News that the closure is having severe consequences on supply in the South East. Neil Flynn, Linton Fuel Oils,...