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The UK’s refineries: past, present and future
Past: Then there were eighteen In considering the future of the UK oil refinery network, we will first make a brief digression to see how it has evolved. Three of...
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Industry data: the latest update from the UKIFDA databank
...Temperature review Update on the diesel, gasoil and heating oil consumption to the end of March 2023. Update on prices of heating oil to the end of April 2023 Recent...
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Prax Group agrees purchase of Total Lindsey Oil Refinery
The Prax Group has signed an agreement with Total to purchase Lindsey Oil Refinery and its associated logistic assets. With a strong track record of integrating acquisitions and managing assets...
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BP to cut 10,000 jobs as virus hits demand for oil
...squarely at the door of the drop in oil prices and the global collapse in demand for oil owing to the coronavirus pandemic as he told staff; “You are already...
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New leadership team at Lifecycle Oils fuels expansion plans
Used cooking oil collection, recycling and green fuel generation specialists, Lifecycle Oils, has appointed a new leadership team as part of its ongoing investment, expansion and growth programme. Adam Thompson,...
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Green fuel demand sees Crown Oil expand
Rocketing customer demand for alternative cleaner fuels sees Crown Oil expand with investment in a new site. The Bury-based business, part of the £420m-turnover Crown Oil family of companies, has...
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Adler and Allan – Britain’s biggest fuel management and quality provider
...division conducts a range of forecourt maintenance and compliance testing services, for a number of major forecourt and commercial clients and delivers these services across the UK. The purchase of...
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Is Mabanaft redefining excellence in the energy sector?
...The company believes that part of this is down to listening to their requirements and delivering products and services that meet their needs. A spokesperson explained the importance of this...
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Further expansion for Greenarc with acquisition of electric vehicle supplier KeyFleet
...fleet management services for over 15 years. With Greenarc focused on guiding its commercial, public sector and residential customers towards a decarbonised future, the acquisition of the Lancashire-based company, that...
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Top up telemetry – what’s on offer?
In the December issue, fuel oil news covered the subject of tank top up services. Whilst concerns were raised about the reliability of some products, Melanie Noel, WP Group’s fuel...
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Fuel supplies ‘at risk’ as Fawley workers ballot result awaited
...oil every day. The workers involved, described by Unite as “providing safety-critical services, meaning strike action could lead to shutdowns across the plant” are employed by three contractors on the...
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Total and Harvest Energy enter into a fuel network agreement
...in 2020. The Total outlets will offer the public and business customers the company’s full lineup of fuels and lubricants, as well as a broad range of products and services,...
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LCM Environmental unites under bold new brand identity
LCM offers a comprehensive range of critical infrastructure and environmental services, including fuel quality management, clean energy transition, coatings and linings, and more. In August, LCM unveiled a strategic rebrand...
Opinion
What were your thoughts on the UKIFDA Show 2025?
...of products and services, we found it valuable to learn about the range of ancillary services essential to efficient fuel distribution, particularly the integration of AI into systems and processes....
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Stanley Services selects SuperVault
...awarded by Stanley Services, which provides fuel to both the domestic population of the Falkland Islands and the fishing fleet operating in the waters near and around the islands. “This...
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First veteran begins HGV driver job thanks to Asda charity investment
...start a new job as an HGV driver with Asda, thanks to the supermarket’s £40,000 funding for veterans’ charity, Veterans into Logistics. Asda Logistics Services has a two-year established partnership...
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‘An exciting future’ for Fairbanks
Last month Skelmersdale-based Fairbanks, provider of fuel management services to the retail and commercial fuelling industry was acquired by OPW. “The acquisition of Fairbanks will expand OPW’s end-to-end solutions, providing...
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Airport Energy – making every single litre count
...services In 2004, Airport Energy Services was created to offer both an airside refuelling service and management services. “As customers realised the increasing importance of controlling and monitoring fuel usage,...