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Open to debate in Ireland

...the April issue of Fuel Oil News. ________________________________________________________________ Perhaps your concerns about and hopes for the fuel oil distribution industry in Ireland differ…… If you’re visiting FPS Expo next month,...

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Oil NRG expands into East Anglia

...a new depot near Thetford. “The new depot will allow us to extend our independent fuel distribution from north Lincolnshire down through Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and in to Essex.” explained...
A new Customer Service Award added to UKIFDA industry awards as entries open for 2023

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Shortlists announced for prestigious industry awards

...of the Year and the Depot of the Year sponsored by Pen Underwriting. The UKIFDA Awards are highly regarded in the fuel distribution industry, and the winners and runners-up of these prestigious...

Opinion

Diversity in action in distribution

...office selling fuel and lubricants during the day and, once the office is closed, I am out and about meeting customers face to face whilst delivering their fuel. I cover...

Opinion

A reliable and secure supply

...acquired the Lindsey Oil Refinery in March of this year. Headquartered in London, this British multinational independent oil refining, trading, storage, distribution and retail conglomerate has gained a well-deserved reputation...

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Extinction Rebellion blockades ExxonMobil terminal

...the Government stop all fossil fuel investment with a large banner reading: “Ban all new fossil fuel investment”. Refinery unaffected by climate protests The Hythe terminal is used to store...

Insight

How does the french downstream sector compare to the UK?

...Carrefour, Systeme U and Auchan – dominate fuel retailing to an even greater extent, servicing around 60% of the sector’s requirements.  A well-established pipeline infrastructure moves product from refineries/storage to...

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Fuel for thought…

...since new fuel storage regulations came into full effect in 2005, there has been a welcome reduction in the number of oil related pollution incidents. Bunded tanks were of course...

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Success in tough times in Ireland

...business models; some are moving away from peripheral activities to concentrate solely on fuel distribution, whilst others are expanding into businesses such as boiler servicing and tank installation. Margins in...

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Tankers – keeping track of product

...application. Ineffective monitoring of compartments can result in inaccurate distribution and product recognition at the point of delivery, potentially affecting profit margins and customer relations. If a two-compartment draw bar...

Insight

Refining operations

...of excess refining capacity in Europe, Total’s exit from the UK’s branded retail fuels market along with the sale of its equity distributor interests, the decision to halve Lindsey’s distillation...

Opinion

“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”

...truck operator forced to embrace and adapt to it. “When compared with general haulage, the fuel distribution industry undoubtedly has a unique set of training requirements. This creates a need...

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DCC Oil Ireland rebrands to Certa Ireland

...power, a stronger distribution model, and a broadening of its customer base. In addition, the centralised customer service will deliver a personal touch that also allows Clubcard holders to be...
Speakers corner audience at UKIFDA Show 2025

Opinion

What were your thoughts on the UKIFDA Show 2025?

...of products and services, we found it valuable to learn about the range of ancillary services essential to efficient fuel distribution, particularly the integration of AI into systems and processes....