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Further expansion at Inver Energy
...the Atlantic Fuel Supply Company’s oil import terminal at Foynes in the Shannon Estuary Since 2010, Inver Energy has operated through the new Atlantic Fuel Supply Company (AFSC) 82,000m3 oil...
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Theft threat?
When the price of crude oil rises, reports of oil theft increase. Alex Porter spoke to distributors about the situation in their area A recent article on the Fuel Oil...
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Getting warmer in the community
...tenants. In return CBL has developed a community oil fund that purchases oil on behalf of Cottsway’s tenants. The smart meters inform CBL of oil used, with tenants able to...
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Kerosene – community buying
...consumers, community fuel buying groups are not viewed favourably by all distributors. Tony Deakins, of Shropshire based Deakins Fuels, told FON: “I’m very much against such schemes. I don’t supply any buying...
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Embracing change over 50 years
...business grow steadily and in 1984 Ribble Fuel Oils moved to a purpose-built depot at Walton Summit in Preston. To find out more about the business 50 years on, Fuel...
Analysis
UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation
...fuel industry was to work in a fast- paced environment where one day is never the same as the next. Although it may have bad press, the fuel industry forms...
Opinion
North Sea oil and gas must address challenges to mitigate energy crises
...report series from the Oil and Gas Transitions (OGT) initiative. Long a strategically important reservoir for oil and gas, the North Sea is now a pivotal ground zero for net...
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Zemo partners with the FIA to deliver certified sustainable fuel for Formula 1 from 2026
...certified sustainable fuel. The scheme provides an independent and impartial framework for approving each batch of racing fuel produced by racing fuel suppliers. It is underpinned by a third-party verification...
Opinion
Why is fuel filter blocking still an issue?
...The taskforce has had some small wins regarding changes to fuel specifications but getting those changes into the fuel supply chain have been delayed. “Testing of fuel samples has shown...
Interview
Why are new UK oil fields essential to a sustainable future?
...oil fields like Cambo, says Katy Heidenreich, operations director at Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) who shares her thoughts with us: “Shell’s decision to suspend its involvement in Cambo, the...
Interview
Preparing for the red diesel rebate changes
...cleaning has never been higher. Sites, including the depot storage tanks of fuel oil suppliers, must be cleaned to remove all residue of red fuel. Not doing so could result...
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NI oil stocks low due to unexpectedly high demand
...sought to replenish stocks ahead of winter. However, this demand has outstripped supply and distributors are reporting low levels of stock currently. “Distributors must forecast expected demand months in advance...
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February 2016 update
...of the crude oil sold around the world. The vast majority of crude oil is sold at a discount to these two grades. So when we talk about $20 a...
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August update
...before the latest update confirmed that jet fuel (kerosene) will be liable for duty whereas crude oil and low sulphur gasoil/diesel (less than 0.2% sulphur) imports will remain exempt. “If...
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Watson Fuels joins Inspirit Capital: a new era for one of the UK’s leading fuel distributors
...Fuels operations: Domestic heating oil and heating services Agricultural and commercial bulk fuel Lubricants Fuel cards Specialist fuels and wholesale The move comes at a pivotal time for the UK...
Interview
Crown Oil – delivering carbon neutrality as it celebrates 75 years
Fuel Oil News congratulates bury-headquartered Crown Oil on its 75th year in business, and speaks with this fuel supplier, which is leading the way in the sector transition, about a...
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Nicholl Fuel Oils achieves a fuel first
Nicholl Fuel Oils has installed Northern Ireland’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuelling facility at its Carryduff 24-hour forecourt with plans to make this new, renewable biofuel available across all...
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East Cork Oil abandons Atlantic and Geaney acquisition plans after competition scrutiny
...entities Atlantic Oils and Geaney Oil via three depots. The two distributors sell home-heating oil, diesel and sulphur-free gas oil and other products. East Cork Oil distributes fuel products, including...