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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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OFTEC investment further strengthens off-grid decarbonisation strategy
...activity across the UK, working closely with OFTEC’s Ireland team across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Malcolm will continue to work with the government on implementing practical and...
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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...
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Encouraging energy efficiency
OFTEC has launched a competition to help share the importance of energy efficiency with school children across Northern Ireland, with school pupils in Primary 5 being invited to join OFTEC...
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Ken’s Corner – Now is the time for leadership
...supported. It has strong backing from the Governments of Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and is gaining momentum among rural MPs in Westminster. We’re not here to chase perfection at...
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Topaz, Aware and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan promote positive mental health
Topaz CEO John Williamson, former Ireland rugby international, Alan Quinlan, and Rebecca Rushe, Aware’s head of fundraising, pictured at the launch A major partnership between Topaz and Irish charity, Aware,...
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New manager at Phillips 66
...Mark Todd has been appointed to the role of manager, national sales in the UK & Ireland Marketing division of Phillips 66. Mark takes over from Emma McKim, who is...