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GB forecourts hit number one spot
GB Oils has overtaken BP as UK market leader in terms of the number of forecourt sites, whilst Harvest Energy added 53 sites to its forecourt list. According to figures...
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Getting warmer in the community
...side, perceptions have changed,” says Chris. Fuel Supply Solutions consultant, Keith Guppy, is working with Chris to help him better understand the distributor market and build a new buying model....
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The Prax Group acquires Total oil terminal
...towards making Harvest Energy Marine a leading player in the global marine market.” Geert Boden, general manager of Harvest Energy Marine, said; “As we continue to serve customers from right...
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The future of oil heating – watch the debate
A debate on the future of oil heating was held at last month’s Oil & Renewable Energy Show. On the panel were OFTEC’s Jeremy Hawksley, Mark Askew from the Federation...
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Can oil hold its market share?
...domestic and 250,000 commercial oil users, we will not roll over,” he added. “We’re reasserting oil in the marketplace. To this end, we’re working with members and oil distributors to...
Opinion
UKIFDA encourages homeowners to begin transition to biofuels
...your carbon emissions. Typically, a new condensing oil-fired boiler will have an efficiency of 92% to 93%, and there are now over 90 “A” rated models on the market. “We...
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Investing in the future
...subcontractors. The time and resource invested in this area of the business is borne out by our OCRS scores and accident/RIDDOR statistics.” Future success “Fuels is a market we work...
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Inver Energy takes first delivery of marine gas oil
...6000 tonnes of the new product, after the tank farms and loading racks underwent substantial re-engineering to facilitate the order. The marine market within south Wales and south west England...
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Gulf Retail with Oomph
...local marketing capabilities,” explained Gerry Welsh, retail marketing manager, Certas Energy. “Our immediate goal is to come to market with a fresh and exciting loyalty scheme that is embraced by...
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Rising price of oil helps drive growth at Rix
...just under £5m. Holiday home and lodge manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes continued to make inroads into the industry, growing market share significantly and increasing sales from £19.5m in 2016 to...
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New apprenticeship programme sees first HGV driver qualify
...lot of interest in our HGV apprenticeship programme and, although this cohort is full, we will be looking to recruit again later in the year.” Overcoming market challenges “Our business...
Insight
Fuel prices – impacts and forecasts
...character, Rishi Sunak, has quickly made his mark whilst key protagonists, OPEC+, made moves to protect their future income. Here, in her November blog, originally published late October, Jennie Green...
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Confirmed: Grangemouth, the UK’s oldest refinery, is to close in 2025
...reduction of approximately 400 roles over the next two years. Energy transition impacting fuel demand Grangemouth is the UK’s oldest refinery and currently faces significant challenges due to global market...
Interview
Taking action in Ireland
...the industry,” said Mark Askew, chief executive of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers and first speaker. Highlighting the very important role drivers have as the industry’s PR men, a view...
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Showcasing oil heating’s future
...behind the show Facilitating the way into this evolving marketplace is the Oil & Renewable Energy Show. Organised by A&D Publishing – publishers of Fuel Oil News, Oil Installer,...
Market Report
Disrupting the sector: the new Nigerian super-refinery
...demand. Finally, because the refinery’s production levels will meet 100% of local demand (with a 150,000 bpd surplus to trade on overseas markets), Nigeria can now look to rebuild its...
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Downstream chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic to leave BP
...delivered over $5 billion in underlying annual earnings growth and expanded in fast-growing markets, retail partnerships, electric vehicle charging and use of bioproducts. “Under Tufan’s leadership, BP’s Downstream has been...
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Oil prices fuel record financial performance for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd
...extremely buoyant UK holiday market, ongoing product innovation, and a strong management team. “This saw the business almost double sales figures for the second year in succession, as well as...