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Truckers get on their bikes
...cyclists seriously injured in 2014 in Northern Ireland, which is 17 more than 2013 and is at the highest level since that of 1995 when 68 were recorded. A total...
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Government urged to listen to constituent concerns over home heat decarbonisation choices
...of party, said that rural households must be given a choice; 95% in the North East and 92% in the South West agreed. Unfair impact on rural communities The 1.7...
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Certas Energy acquires seven forecourts in the North East
Certas Energy has purchased seven forecourts in the North East of England as the company continues to grow its Gulf network across the UK. The portfolio of forecourts, with a...
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First HVO boiler on new build site in Northern Ireland
With support rapidly growing for the use of renewable liquid fuels in the decarbonisation of home heating, another ‘first’ has recently been achieved. A new build property in Northern Ireland...
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Phillips 66 pledges support for young people
...great opportunities to young people in North East Lincolnshire. Following a visit to the Youth Zone site, the Phillips 66 team felt inspired by the facility and understood just how...
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Essar to invest £45m in UK’s first hydrogen refinery furnace
...as part of the HyNet North West decarbonisation cluster. Essar’s new joint venture, Vertex Hydrogen, will develop the world’s first and largest blue hydrogen production plant at Stanlow and the...
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TOTY 2022 Runner Up: Nicholl Oils – proud to be seen in red and green
...of Northern Ireland keeping customers supplied with the broad range of products offered by Nicholl Oils who, over the last 60 years, has grown to become Northern Ireland’s largest independent...
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North East wins new funding to spearhead development of hydrogen transport hub
The North East will be at the forefront of hydrogen tech development thanks to a £8 million Government competition to support hydrogen-powered transport, grow the economy and create jobs. The...
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Distributor supports UK-wide initiative to help vulnerable off grid customers
...extra cost.” WCF operates four oil distribution businesses, Allan Stobart Lubricants and Fuels, WCF Chandlers, WCF Fuels North West, and WCF Fuels North East, which deliver fuel from 12 fuel...
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Raising awareness – carbon monoxide and fossil fuels
Launching CO Awareness month in Northern Ireland at the beginning of November Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Month has been running throughout November. In Northern Ireland, OFTEC has been warning householders...
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Oil clubs, drums, kero pumps and NIOF distributors
“We have to be careful that consumers are given the correct information,” said David Blevings, spokesman for the Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF), in response to the launch of the...
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Two acquisitions in one week
...in the north-east of England, with a flagship forecourt at Newcastle Airport whilst many forecourts in Synergie’s 19-strong north-west network have convenience and ‘food to go’ offerings. The latter transaction...
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Fuel for thought…
...solar) can of course complement existing oil heating installations. And in Northern Ireland, The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 continues to drive tank the market forward,...
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New marine gas oil facility
Certas Energy has announced a new facility supplying marine gas oil MGO <0.1% sulphur DMA grade at Port of Tyne in North Shields. The facility, which comprises of a new...
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OptiMate is the key to MechTronic success in Ireland
...are behind MechTronic’s recent success in both Northern Ireland and Ireland. OptiMate is a revolutionary and futureproof system that is developed to meet changing customer demands. Launched in 2016, Optimate...
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Site acquisitions at Certas Energy
...been acquired by Certas Energy with a third, Harwood Bar, also in Preston, secured on a long-term dealer supply agreement. The deal strengthens Gulf’s growing market share in north west...
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Essar strengthens governance through Board appointment of Mark Palios
...of the well-known North West-based businessman comes at a key juncture for Essar as it delivers on its investment plans of transitioning to become the UK’s first low carbon energy...
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WCF Fuels North West victorious at Red Rose Awards 2023
WCF Fuels North West has won the prestigious Customer Service business of the year award 2023 at Lancashire Business View’s Red Rose Awards. Held in Blackpool every year, the 2023...