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Sold – Esso Ireland’s fuels business
...our partnership with Rockets in the years ahead.“ Following the acquisition by Topaz Investments, parent company of Topaz Energy, the Topaz network will extend to 425 service stations, 162 of...
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Analysis
What price oil? Q1 2025 in review
...energy policy also developed as the Energy Secretary announced his intention to refill the SPR reserves and also that the US seeks ‘lower’ oil prices but would not specify a...
News
Keeping an eye on fuel stocks
...immediate action. The company recommends regular inspections and maintenance – at least annually – to ensure that equipment is maintained in serviceable condition with tanks, pipework and dispense pumps all...
News
Safety performance wins gold
...station even at very low speeds – and Human Factors – addressing the potential risks associated with employees making mistakes by not following procedures or putting training into action. Working...
Opinion
Response to Ireland’s Climate Action Plan
...that rely on oil for heating. In addition, there is a significant industry and infrastructure in place which supports a significant number of jobs in rural communities. The published action...
Opinion
Industry response to PM’s 10-point plan for green industrial revolution
...Association has set out its vision for the future, incorporating areas for action and key recommendations, in its recent report Enabling the energy transition: the role of the bulk liquid...
News
A unique contribution wins Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2022
...of others: “Thank you to all the suppliers and the engineers on the shop floor for our continued success.” In such a vital sector as energy distribution, getting the product...
News
Oil trader expands into physical assets
...Varo Holding SA – the joint venture between Vitol and Van Poecke’s AtlasInvest – had agreed to buy the Cressier plant and will complete the transaction by the end of...
Opinion
Time to change the oil?
...the Dutch government found itself a reluctant defendant in a case which would determine whether ordinary citizens could bring about tougher climate policies through action in the courts. After a...
News
Taking part in Road Safety Week
...Safety Week seeks to inspire thousands of companies, organisations and communities to take action on road safety and promote life-saving messages during the Week (20-26 November) and beyond. The aim...
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Strike over but no room for complacency says Unite
...of their members had voted to accept the new proposals. Turnout was 69%. “This narrow vote in favour lifts the threat of strike action, but leaves the companies with no...
Insight
Sector legislation: Government strategy, incentives and progress for heat pumps
...their brands to reflect their broader energy remit beyond, simply, fuel distribution. In more recent times we have seen the broadest diversification of our sector yet as fuel distributors expand...
Interview
Green Fuels: fighting climate change with sewage sludge
...called hydrothermal liquefaction. It’s relatively low energy compared with other routes as you don’t have to remove all the water. You put it under high pressure and the water becomes...
News
A future framework for heat in buildings: call for evidence
...industry On 19th March the Department for Business, Energy & lndustrial Strategy (BEIS) launched a consultation period ‘seeking evidence and views on action we can take during the 2020s to...
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Inter Pipeline puts terminal sale on hold
...our process. This is clearly not the right environment to pursue and complete a major pan-European transaction, though we may revisit this process at a later date.” The decision to...
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FoxInsights and Slicker Recycling partner to innovate waste oil collections
...and boost customer satisfaction. FoxInsights’ telemetry solutions enable businesses to optimise their operations through real-time data and actionable insights. By combining IoT hardware with cutting-edge data analytics, companies can streamline...
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PRAX agrees deal for 340-site European forecourt network
...face of the ever-changing energy market.” Subject to necessary authority approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023. The terms of the agreement remain confidential....
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Diesel/kero – storage and dispensing
...successful outcome is, in large measure, due to the helpful response and swift action of the HSE’s head of unit,” said David Eyres, chairman of the Fuel Experts Association who...