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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...

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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...

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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...
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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 –...

Insight

The future for tankers

The January issue of Fuel Oil News magazine looked at the evolution of tanker design and production. Here, we look ahead and consider the future of the tanker and how...

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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...
Ascona grows UK portfolio to 61 sites

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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...

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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...

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Phillips 66 – here to stay

...at Gleneagles, Scotland. Pete George, managing director of UK & Ireland marketing reiterated the company’s commitment to the market: “We recognise that we operate in an increasingly competitive market, but...

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Up-to-date knowledge of the terminals market

...terminals, traders and major oil companies, logistics companies and service providers who need to get up-to-date knowledge of terminal design, new technologies and features of this market. The programme includes...

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Argus Media – bunker fuels and a crude and products forum

...industry to produce a global portfolio of IMO-compliant price indexes. This infographic highlights key bunker ports where 0.5% fuel oil is currently assessed. Last year over 800 market participants joined Argus...

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Fuel and food continue to deliver for NWF

...fragmented UK fuels market. Mixed results from other business areas The food division performed well ahead of the prior year, as the business benefitted from its enlarged capacity, experiencing strong...

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Thin cover for winter?

European diesel and heating oil prices will be supported by a heavy autumn refinery maintenance schedule that is already prompting some interest to store product. But storage economics are looking...

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Dunraven Systems gets OilFiredUp

Energy news website OilFiredUp has been ‘refreshed, upgraded and returned to its roots’ by new owners Dunraven Systems. “Having been acquired by Dunraven Systems, OilFiredUp is now part of our...