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Preparing for oil off Ireland
...the oil industry producing talented individuals who are specifically trained to further strengthen the oil industry. Worldwide it can be hard to attract people to oil and gas exploration. With...
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A lubricants package that delivers
...staff training. “For the first time in over 7 years of wholesaling other brand engine oils we can finally see profits in small pack engine oil. Previously our oil brands...
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University scientists have developed a greener marine fuel
...up to 500°C to convert them into bio-oil. Solvents were added to the bio-oil, which was then blended with used cooking oil or fat to create the fuel. Dr Abul...
Knowledge
Data: the UKIFDA databank
...prior five-year period. Refinery demand fell by 7.8% compared with the same period in the previous year following maintenance during the second quarter of 2023. Net imports of primary oils...
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OPEC+ continues oil production cut in uncertain market
...into effect today, 5 December, in an already churning oil market. Speaking after yesterday’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “The decision by OPEC+...
Insight
Compulsory oil stocking obligations: a UK update
...international requirements to maintain the requisite minimum levels of oil stocks to mitigate any supply crisis. These were: EU obligations Under EU Oil Stocking Directive 2009/119/EC, members are required to...
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Waste oil – where are we in 2011
...on waste producers. While all oil streams will at sometime incur a waste, in general, our reference to waste oil is essentially that of used lubricating oils, for example engine...
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Workers protest over Coryton sale
Workers at the Coryton oil refinery in Essex gathered with their families at Purfleet on 21 and 22 July, to protest against the closure of the refinery and the subsequent...
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Workforce investment essential to Essar’s low carbon future
Following its positive business update at the turn of the year, Essar Oil (UK) has invested heavily in plans to develop the UK’s first low carbon refinery. In addition to...
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Essar invests £360 million in Stanlow carbon capture facility
In line with its ambition to become a leading low carbon refinery by 2030, Essar has announced plans to build a £360 million carbon capture plant at Stanlow starting in...
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It’s a cracker for Essar
...“The project represents a significant multi-million pound investment and is further proof of our determination to ensure Essar Oil UK is sustainably profitable and growing moving forward. “The Stanlow refinery...
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Petroineos GasOil and Biofuel Workshop
...quality and in particular, the addition of Biofuel to GasOil in a bid to find answers. A spokesman from Petroineos explained: “Petroineos, as Scotland’s only refinery, is a major, but...
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The UK’s first purpose built oil re-refinery
Hydrodec – fully engaged in the planning, permitting and financing process for its oil re-refinery The Hydrodec Group has announced plans to develop a facility to re-refine used lubricant oils...
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UK’s first refinery-based hydrogen furnace arrives at Essar Stanlow
After an incredible journey by sea and road that caught the eye of the world’s media, Essar Oil UK has taken delivery of the first-ever hydrogen-powered furnace at a refinery...
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Phillips 66 enters UK market
...base and an impressive portfolio of business divisions, including consumer-facing marketing and our world-class Humber Refinery,” continued Pete George. A key part of Phillips 66’s global refinery portfolio, the Humber...
Analysis
A year in the wholesale markets
...Esso and the Nisa convenience brand.” Greenergy acquired the former Petroplus refinery on Teesside (now named Greenergy North Tees) in July 2012 and began supplying from the site soon after....
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Essar ‘strong performance’ update supports energy transition
After a very challenging period, Essar Oil (UK) Limited (Essar) has released a first quarter update for the three months ending 30th June 2022 that reports both operating and financial...
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Important milestone for joint venture
...cleared and the remaining refinery demolition due to completed in 2016, the partners determined that this is right time to proceed with the sale of excess refinery land. www.thamesenterprisepark.co.uk www.greenergy.com...