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Biofuels – an uncertain future
...“There’ve been setbacks for UK producers targeting the road fuel market,” explains Richard Crowhurst, managing director of market analysts Enagri. “The year started badly for Vivergo Fuels (a joint venture...
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Logistics – essential for everyday life
...for everyday life These tankers will operate on Suckling Transport’s contract with Shell at Avonmouth terminal. Following Larner’s initiative, Abbey Logistics’ managing director, Steve Granite has also pledged to follow...
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WP Group confirm acquisition of Upton Oil Company
Steven Reeve, driver (l) and Russell Fairchild, operations director of WP Group WP Group has announced the acquisition of local fuel distributor Upton Oil Company. Based in Poole with depots...
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Highlighting the importance of the downstream oil sector
UKPIA director general, Stephen Marcos Jones, attended the annual reception for the UK downstream oil industry where Martin Vickers MP acknowledged the sector to ‘be a valuable and strategic asset...
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Fuelling the partnership
...competition from our many grocery suppliers. It was testament to a job well done,” Mark Todd, Morrisons’ petrol director told FON. Using DHL’s innovative IT system, EPICS 2, fuel stock...
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New business innovates fuel transportation
...to embrace more sustainable transportation solutions. Overcoming sustainability challenges Paul Pearson, business line director EMEIA and Asia, Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions, said of the new business: “IRTS has been formed...
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“Hands free” vehicle ID from Cameron Forecourt
...allow fuel to be drawn and it only allows fuelling while the nozzle is in the neck of the tank,” said Martyn Gent, Cameron Forecourt sales and marketing director. www.cameron-forecourt.co.uk...
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Making a visible difference
...marketing director, explains: “We stock a wide colour range and specification of Protal uniforms which are a safe and cost-effective alternative to some of the more traditional inherent fibres. As...
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TSA launches new Environmental, Social and Governance Charter
...launched Safety Leadership Charter and Significant Indicators programme, demonstrating the sector’s dedication to continuous improvement. Peter Davidson, executive director of the TSA, said: “TSA’s members play a vital role in...
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Industry award recognises impact of innovative fuel technology
...executive director Nawaz Haq, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been presented with this award. It is all the more heartening because it is presented on merit and driven...
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Enhanced gas cylinder trolley range delivers improved safety & efficiency
...trolleys for welders, with a choice of two to four-wheel configurations. Tailored solutions “Efficiency and safety are at the heart of what we do,” explained Richard O’Connor, marketing director at...
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New departments will help create ‘clean pathway to energy security’
...agrees that the decision to create DESNZ will be key to a fair energy transition. Jeff House, External Affairs & Policy Director at Baxi, said: “We welcome the Prime Minister’s...
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Cheaper heating bills for oil households
...two years with wholesale prices forecast to fall 11.9% by 2016. In contrast, gas prices are predicted to rise by 14.5% over the same period. Jeremy Hawksley, director general of...
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Strategic industry partnership expands product offering and boosts services
...installation, commissioning, and support for all existing and new marine loading arm and distribution loading arm installations in UK. Seamless integration Tom Sadler, Commercial Director at Flotech said: “This collaboration...
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Pace Fuelcare unveils new Ipswich depot
...of quality fuel for commercial, agricultural and domestic customers across south east Anglia. Key figures at Pace Fuelcare’s parent company, GB Oils, including Sam Chambers, chairman, Paul Williams, director, Simon...
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The shipping news
...summer of 2008, but freight rates like the price of oil crashed,” explains Nikki Jessop the Rix Group’s director, Maritime Bunkering. “Following this, ship owners and operators resorted to slow...
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In Profile – Jane Raphael
...or chocolate? Cheese. Share your greatest personal achievement. In May 1987 George Davies, then head of the Next fashion chain, offered me the job of launching the brand-new Next Directory....
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Dodgy tanks – do you refuse to fill?
...the office – this applies mainly to new customers.” Looking for new tanks? See the Fuel Oil News 2013 Directory for a comprehensive list of tank manufacturers and suppliers. ...