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Oil prices rise on OPEC+ deal extension
...whilst falling short of market hopes, will help to underpin the oil market’s recovery and could see prices rise to as much as $50 a barrel. The cartel will meet...
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Certa doubles number of HVO-ready forecourts
...increased willingness among diesel car owners to source it. The total car market in Ireland has increased by 6% for the first four months of 2024. The most recent figures...
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Ireland’s downstream oil infrastructure
...million tonnes per year of white oil products, supplies just under 30% of the Republic’s oil market requirements, particularly to the province of Munster. The remainder of the Republic’s oil...
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Harvest Energy extends with Simon Storage
The Seal Sands terminal, located at the mouth of the River Tees Harvest Energy is expanding its presence in the UK road fuels market through its partnership with Simon Storage....
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PRAX agrees deal for 340-site European forecourt network
...into four new retail markets including Germany, Austria, Denmark and Switzerland. With a proven track record of integrating acquisitions and managing strategically important assets across the oil value chain, from...
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Further expansion at Inver Energy
...independent supplier of industrial fuel and steam coal to large end-users in Ireland, where a large presence is still maintained in these markets. Inver Energy owns a 50% share in...
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In Profile – with long-standing downstream oil consultant Rod Prowse
...trading through to aviation fuels marketing and retail filling stations’ principally in the UK, with 2 years in Houston, Texas. Describe yourself in 3 words Laid back. Open-minded. Focused. What...
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A feeling of insecurity?
Given developments in Ukraine and the role that Russia plays in the global oil market, supply availability is a big talking point once again. Below UX Energy Services consultant Dr...
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10 years of making a difference
...stage the team would not have believed that within 5 years the company would be the UK market leader in its field,” said sales & marketing director, Andy Spencer. “But...
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‘Team Stobart’ completes Lake District Trek to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
...the business. Lead by routing assistant, Willie Johnston, the team included general manager Steven Hindmarsh, drivers Colin Davidson, David Lamb, and Ian Bouch and sales & marketing coordinator Layla Marks....
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Fleetmaxx Solutions: prioritising mental health in the workplace
...solutions continues to expand its reach and impact in the industry. In this continuation of our series on the important topic of mental well-being, Steve Clarke, Marketing Manager, shares more...
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A unique fuel industry set up for Convery Oils & Convery Engineering
...fuel distribution to its services, filling a gap in the local fuel market. “Penetration into the fuel market was gradual at first but, as we began to promote our brand,...
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Backing the government’s new fuel poverty strategy for England
“The importance of an energy efficient, well insulated and heated home cannot be underestimated – which is why we’re giving this strategy our full support,” says Mark Askew, FPS chief...
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In Conversation with Klass Oil: a class act in energy distribution
...recently spoke with sales and marketing director, Gabriel Bannigan, to find out where the acquisition trail will take Klass next. Klass Oil is owned by the Kirrane family with chairman...
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New $150m receivables portfolio for Essar
...will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The successful closure of this financing highlights the banking community’s confidence in EOUK, building on its financial performance and market...
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Serving niche markets at Alpeco
...year, manufacturers and ancillary equipment suppliers are increasingly turning to niche markets. One niche area which has attracted the attention of Alpeco is bespoke liquid loading and dispensing systems for...
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Turnover increase for Clugston Distribution
...forwarding offering will also increase flexibility and enable the business to grow. “Despite challenging markets, we have delivered another strong financial performance, with a substantial growth in turnover and improved...
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Will liquid fuels be heating homes in 2030?
...the market for oil boilers predominantly in the replacement sector, OFTEC’s strategy is to retain the present oil-fired boiler market share. Using initiatives such as the Oilsave campaign, OFTEC is...