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Crown Oil ‘so pleased’ to be crowned winner
...their corporate responsibility by exploring sustainable fuels such as Crown HVO.” Fuel Oil News now looks forward to receiving your entries for the 2021 tanker of the year award. With...
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Oil price recovery and staycations fuel growth for J.R. Rix & Sons
High oil prices combined with a growing demand for holiday homes and lodges saw East Yorkshire family-owned business J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd increase turnover by 42 per cent last...
News
Vessels delivering Russian diesel are ‘sailing through a loophole’
...fossil fuels from Russia contain a loophole so large oil tankers are sailing right through it. “A ban on Russian-flagged and Russian-owned tankers simply isn’t enough, there needs to be...
News
New website supports fuel distributor’s nationwide launch
A new fuel distribution company trading out of Immingham has launched a new website to support the business in providing best service to customers. OilMaxx is part of the Oilfast...
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Essar Oil UK announces senior appointment
Essar Oil (UK) Limited (EOUK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Bullock as independent non-executive director. Tim Bullock, independent non-executive director, Essar Oil (UK) Limited Tim Bullock brings...
Opinion
Fears for future of Stanlow oil refinery
...including plans to decarbonise its activities and produce sustainable fuel there. It has been reported that the plunging demand for fuel during the pandemic has forced Essar Oil UK to...
News
UKIFDA to reward sustainability with new award
UKIFDA has launched the 2021 UKIFDA Green Awards in collaboration with insurance and risk management solution Oilshield. Now in its third year, the UKIFDA Green Award is sponsored by Oilshield...
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BP halves dividend after record loss, but the future looks bright
Following a record $6.7bn quarterly loss, BP has halved its shareholder dividend after the coronavirus pandemic hit global demand for oil. The loss was largely due to BP writing down...
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Oil and gas apprenticeship scheme open for applications
Recruitment for this year’s Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme (OGTAP) is ongoing until 25 March, as the innovative scheme searches for its 2022 cohort. The OGTAP scheme, managed by...
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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...
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Essar expands fuel distribution into the South East following Oikos Storage agreement
A deal with Essex-based Oikos Storage will allow Essar Oil (UK) Ltd to expand fuel distribution into new markets beyond its traditional North West and Midland regions Under the agreement,...
Interview
The Cobo fuel distributor conference – tankers, tours and tapas
A Spanish company, with its headquarters based close to the port of Santander, Cobo recently organised a highly successful trip for fuel oil distributors to tour the factory and see...
News
Who will take the FON 2022 Tanker of the Year title?
Entries are now open for the Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2022 award. Calling all fuel distributors and tanker and tanker equipment manufacturers. We are pleased to announce...
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Fuel industry unites in call for government to back renewable liquid fuels
...of renewable liquid fuels at OFTEC’s 2022 conference Attendees heard the important role renewable liquid fuels can play in harder to treat homes and received an update on the successful...
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Distributor diaries May 23: updates from our distributor community
Our regular look at the ways in which fuel distributors play a vital role in their communities Allan Stobart: charity walk for Alzheimer’s Society Allan Stobart Lubricants and Fuels, the...
Interview
Selling Kettlewell Fuels
Janet Kettlewell on navigating a business sale, legacy, and life beyond fuel distribution, in conversation with Margaret Major, Publishing Director of Fuel Oil News After years at the helm of...
Knowledge
Creating business value through a clear roadmap
In a rapidly transitioning sector, many of those in our community of distributors find themselves considering their future business prospects. The choice to either invest in growing, or evolving, the...
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FODs achieving profitability gains with Kingspan
Fuel oil distributors (FODs) can make significant efficiency and profitability gains by fitting the latest generation telemetry monitoring devices to customers’ tanks, according to Kingspan Energy Management Systems ahead of...