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In great shape at INEOS
...save the group over 100 million euros a year and were oversubscribed by 50%, showing the credit market’s strong confidence in the company. “These figures confirm that INEOS is doing...
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HOYER expands UK Petrolog fleet
With almost 500 tractor units across the UK, HOYER is the market leader in fuel distribution HOYER is expanding its Petrolog fleet in the UK with the arrival of 89...
Opinion
Logistics heroes unfairly blamed for transport policy failures
...“Some links in the supply chain industry enjoy high profit margins. Other links, including transporters of goods, operate to narrow margins and cannot withstand shocks to the labour market or...
News
Industry consolidation continues, driven by acquisitions and private equity
...the rapidly evolving market. Standard Fuel Oils expands North with Solo Petroleum acquisition Meanwhile, Liverpool-based Standard Fuel Oils Ltd, has continued its growth strategy by acquiring Solo Petroleum Ltd, a...
News
German manufacturer enters UK off-grid oil boiler market
...UK product range, having operated in the market for many years as a niche player. The Vitorondens 200-T floor-standing oil-condensing boiler features Viessmann’s bespoke two-stage Vitoflame blue flame condensing oil...
News
2030 – a vision for heating systems
...solution to transitioning the off-gas market towards low-carbon heating as they combine a traditional boiler with a renewable technology like a heat pump,” explained Grant UK’s Paul Wakefield, The Grant...
News
Essar wins best oil company initiative
...initiatives undertaken by oil companies in the last twelve months to enhance their petrol retailing operations. Essar entered the UK retail market with the opening of its first branded forecourt...
News
New aviation fuel transport and logistics agreement
Hoyer’s Allan Davison – another important step towards achieving strategic growth objectives in the aviation fuels market HOYER has confirmed that the company has entered into an agreement with BP...
News
Tank farm open day
...the tanks ensures we eliminate contamination, as well as having total control of oil in/out of the tanks with millilitre accuracy.” Certas is responsible for several market-leading lubricant brands including...
News
Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit
...UK downstream has seen Manx Petroleum go through a period of transition leading to the creation of a new brand identity. To learn more, Fuel Oil News visited the company...
Analysis
Prax Petroleum – A year of challenges and opportunities
The demanding market conditions of the past 12 months have presented Prax Petroleum with a series of challenges and opportunities. However, the Surrey-based independent oil importer and supplier of automotive...
News
No abuse by fuel suppliers says OFT
...evidence which may point to market distortion. A report before the Shetland council transport body said the OFT was writing to those who had made “unsubstantiated statements” during the consultation...
Interview
In Profile with Donall O’Connor of Valueoils.com
...developing the ValueOils.com business model which is unique and “best in class” in terms of the UK home heating oil market. Tell us your greatest fear Being trapped underground –...
Analysis
Greenergy – National expansion in sales and service
The new Cardiff facility is rail fed enabling more efficient fuel movements between terminals Despite a declining market, Greenergy has continued its rapid growth over the past 12 months –...
News
Taking strategic action
...the market place – our fixed costs are covered and we’re in a good place to extend our markets. Presently no one place is crying out for additional storage, although...
News
Ascona grows UK portfolio to 61 sites
...of the top three independent fuel retailers in the UK market. Our ability to continue to expand the portfolio is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our...
Case Study
A case study: software that is maximising flexibility in fuel deliveries
...something in the market changes. Enabling them to offer maximum flexibility, even during particularly volatile market conditions, further differentiates the business. So why AMCS Fuel Planner? ‘We already had experience...
News
Essar welcomes six new sites
...addition of these six stations to the Essar fold. The openings underline the acceptance of Essar’s offering and continued healthy growth of our brand in the UK retail market.” www.essaroil.co.uk...