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Oil prices fuel record financial performance for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd
Recovery of the oil price and continued demand for staycations has fuelled a record year for Hull family company J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd. A 38.7% increase in sales for...
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Future fuel distributor sponsors conference
...environmental services company Crown Oil. A family-run business with headquarters located in Bury, Greater Manchester, Crown Oil started in 1928 when Harry Greensmith began selling lamp oil door to door...
Opinion
Prime Minister warned not to overlook rural homes in heating bill VAT cuts
...planning to cut VAT on gas and electricity bills in the Autumn Budget but could once again overlook rural homes on oil heating. In their letter to the Prime Minister,...
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Slicker Recycling and Castrol take greener approach to used oil management
...oil collection and re-refining back into base oils, helping to keep resources in use for longer. Pilot scheme The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial...
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Distributor diaries September 24: updates from our distributor community
...looks forward to continuing its support of the charity going forward.” Oilfast – proudly celebrating a special partnership Oilfast, the independent fuel supplier based in Motherwell, Scotland, recently offered an...
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Calls for Government support as oil homes switch to fossil-free HVO in numbers
...the Future Ready Fuel campaign. The industry is self-funding the project and is investing over £800,000. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, otherwise known as HVO, is derived from used cooking oil and...
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Valued liquid fuel distributor client is first recipient of new Oilshield Spill Kit
While out visiting clients, the Oilshield team were delighted to make a special presentation to Nolan Oils. Mark & Luke Nolan of Nolan Oils have been great supporters of the...
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The Prax Group acquisition, appointments and securitisation
...mineral oil industry in Belgium and Germany. With over 30 years’ extensive operational experience across the oil and refining industries, Luc has contributed to the successful business growth and development...
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Aggreko supercharges investment in oil-free air compressors
Aggreko has ramped up investment in its highly efficient 100% oil-free air compressors in Europe following increased demand for greener, energy efficient solutions across energy intensive industries. Expanding the existing...
Insight
Climate Challenge: Action is imperative
...for cooling will exceed total energy demand today. But there are alternative routes: Passive cooling through smart building design and urban planning. Efficiency standards reducing energy demand from next-gen cooling...
Opinion
Fears for future of Stanlow oil refinery
...including plans to decarbonise its activities and produce sustainable fuel there. It has been reported that the plunging demand for fuel during the pandemic has forced Essar Oil UK to...
Insight
Hydrogen Strategy: Ongoing developments
...of the major oil companies and can be seen in many government plans for industry decarbonisation. Hydrogen is expected to play a prominent role in lowering carbon emissions from energy-intensive...
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Fuel prices – impacts and forecasts
...in demand during 2023. When demand unexpectedly dropped due to covid, OPEC+ was left with an oversupply leading to a substantial drop in price. OPEC+ are keen to maintain the...
Interview
Market review 2022: Fuel tanker manufacturers
In a fuel distribution sector that has seen high demand throughout the challenges of the last two years, the tanker manufacturers in the UK and Ireland are no exception. We...
Insight
A vertically challenged market
...UK oil market has seen a gradual shift away from domination by the oil majors and mini majors. Their rationalisation and repositioning created a vacuum now filled by importers and...
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New ultra-compact oil tank
...R is ideal for customers seeking a smaller tank for security and cash flow reasons; it also works well for households with renewable technologies where oil demand is less. www.carberyplastics.com...
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Q8Oils launches new lubricant for diesel engines
Q8Oils has reacted to customer demand for a high performance but cost effective low SAPS commercial oil with the launch of Q8 T904 10W-40. The oil has been developed due...
Opinion
Industry responds to CCC Sixth Carbon Budget
...UK downstream oil sector reiterates that it wants to work closely with UK governments to deliver the most effective policy and economic frameworks needed to reach net-zero. Downstream oil is...