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New loads for tankers

...web based portal, marrying hauliers and load placers. Operations manager, Helen Lewis, explains: “There are so many sites out there that provide a similar service for the likes of palletised...

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OFT boosts transparency on heating oil prices

...energy are treated fairly by suppliers.” Other action taken in this sector includes securing voluntary changes to the content of misleading websites, and voluntary agreements from the major liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)...

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On the right route – Phillips 66

...with an impressive portfolio of highly competitive businesses,’ Fuel Oil News recently quizzed the company.  “The name may have changed, but what’s in a name?” said Pete George.    With...

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Focusing on fleet safety

...http://think.direct.gov.uk/cycling.html FTA’s Shared vision report can be downloaded at www.fta.co.uk/export/sites/fta/_galleries/downloads/cycling/fta_shared_vision.pdf In London a ‘five star truck safety plan’, announced by the Mayor of London has been described by the FTA...

Insight

The emergence and growth of Puma Energy

...between Russia and Europe.  A year later the company was consolidated under one management team.  In 2010 Puma acquired the BP fuel marketing businesses in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and...

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Greenergy’s gold standard

Greenergy’s approach to safety is recognised by RoSPA Gold Awards Greenergy’s Plymouth fuel terminal and biodiesel manufacturing facility at Immingham have picked up RoSPA Gold awards for occupational health and...
A Royal Mail van proudly displays its HVO-fuelled status with a special logo.

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Royal Mail hits first milestone in HVO fleet switch

...equivalent. HVO was first introduced by Royal Mail in June 2023 to reduce fleet carbon emissions. The fuel is now being used at six of Royal Mail’s largest sites, and...

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Essar’s exemplary safety performance awarded gold

...ensure consistent performance between sites. They also provide an effective route to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to raising health and safety standards. Established in 1956, the longest-running industry awards scheme...
A Day in the Life: Wilma Kelly of Certas Energy

Interview

A Day in the Life: Wilma Kelly of Certas Energy

Welcome to our feature where people from many different roles in this industry will take you through a typical day in their working life. This month, Fuel Oil News speaks...

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Breach of the Mainline Pipeline – Valero update

...and to keep the impact on the wildlife to a minimum. Testing in the surrounding area to ensure there is no migration of oil to other sites is ongoing. Meanwhile...

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EVC – first UK nationwide roll-out

...at their sites nationwide which operate under the BP, Shell, Texaco, JET and Murco fuel brands. “We’re delighted to be extending our fuel offer to customers,” said Jeremy Clarke, MFG’s...

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DCC to acquire Esso network in France

...Energy’s product split by volume will be 58% road transport fuels, 16% commercial fuels, 16% heating oil and 10% LPG. Tommy Breen, chief executive of DCC plc, commented: “The acquisition...

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Engineering company fuels Asda

...largest independent fuel engineering company, has completed its first project as part of its new contract with Asda. The Swansea-based construction division of The Premier Group was appointed to build...

Knowledge

ESOS Phase 3: everything you need to know

...to measure all energy use across your premises, industrial processes, and fleet. Under ESOS, energy is defined as combustible fuels, heat, renewable energy, electricity, and transport fuel. Your assessment should...

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Training boost for UK energy sector

...Group says: “We have adapted to the ‘new normal’ by leaving no stone unturned in ensuring our sites are the safest on the market. We have worked day and night since...