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An old trick of the trade
...reported that the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) had attended the scene on the A4 dual carriageway, which resulted in the road being closed for a number of...
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The need for telematics
...depots across the UK and Ireland, including Staffordshire-based Stoddards (see pages 12/13), the systems enable distributors to optimise delivery resources and monitor valuable stock. An optional in-cab GPS/GPRS transceiver enables...
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Inver Energy extends low carbon fuel supply in Ireland with HVO forecourt roll out
Inver Energy (Inver), part of Greenergy Group, has extended its HVO supply offer in Ireland. Inver is able to supply competitively priced Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) nationwide to support customers...
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The benefits of tank telemetry implementation
...they went for it. Initially, we started with 1 truck in each of the Kilmacanogue and Gorey depots. Both trucks were, conservatively, 15 years old; Ireland was in the middle...
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Irish Alliance achieves breakthrough in use of biofuels in decarbonisation
The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating (TAZCH), which unites Fuels for Ireland, UK & Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) and the Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC, ) has achieved breakthrough...
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DCC to acquire Irish-owned fuel distributor
One of the leading fuel distribution companies in Ireland, and parent company of Certas Energy, DCC, has agreed to buy Jones Oil for an undisclosed sum. Trading in Ireland under...
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First HVO boiler on new build site in Northern Ireland
With support rapidly growing for the use of renewable liquid fuels in the decarbonisation of home heating, another ‘first’ has recently been achieved. A new build property in Northern Ireland...
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TOTY 2022 Runner Up: Nicholl Oils – proud to be seen in red and green
...of Northern Ireland keeping customers supplied with the broad range of products offered by Nicholl Oils who, over the last 60 years, has grown to become Northern Ireland’s largest independent...
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Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved
...highlighted Northern Ireland’s need for a reliable source of fuels given its dependence on the import of fuels such as gas and oil. One of Ireland’s largest energy companies, Cookstown-based...
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Valero announces recipients of Texaco support for sport funding
...county. Enhancing local communities Congratulating the winners, James Twohig, director of Ireland Operations, Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited referred to what he called ‘the important contribution’ that sports clubs make within...
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Gi Group Holding achieves exclusive status as approved supplier to fuel sector
Leading HR solutions company Gi Group Holding has secured a prestigious accolade, becoming the only industry body-approved recruitment supplier to the UK & Ireland oil and fuel sector. Gi Group...
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Association lobbies for delay on carbon tax increase
The trade association for the liquid fuels sector in Ireland, UKIFDA, has lobbied Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe in a bid to get the Irish government to consider a delay to...
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Oil clubs, drums, kero pumps and NIOF distributors
“We have to be careful that consumers are given the correct information,” said David Blevings, spokesman for the Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF), in response to the launch of the...
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Irish pay as you go scheme falters
Pictured at the pay as you go launch in 2012 (l-r) Charles Burns, commercial director Kingspan Environmental; David Blevings, OFTEC’s Ireland manager; Nelson McCausland; Philip Browne, brand director, Kingspan Environmental;...
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Inspiring industry change: innovative agenda revealed for UKIFDA SHOW 2025
...comprehensive agenda includes a stimulating debate on the future of liquid fuels, featuring voices from across the UK, including representatives from Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Notable sessions...
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Northern Ireland – an overdependence on oil?
...Debate on Thursday 7th March. Reserve your FREE place(s) today by emailing sandra@fueloilnews.co.uk As the Northern Ireland Housing Executive carries out a consultation on its heating policy, you are cordially...
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A positive story for the UK
...business and a network of over 900 Texaco-branded service stations in the UK, Plus around 230 in Ireland. This Fortune 500 company has headquarters at San Antonio in Texas with...
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Changing retail market prompts Eurotank restructure
...Edward Wheeler, group managing director of Eurotank Service Group. Eurotank Environmental, Eurotank Systems, Eurotank Construction and Eurotank Ireland will then come under the umbrella company, Eurotank Service Group. Eurotank Environmental...