Interview
In profile with Ramsay Macdonald of RM Solutions
...and waste, in equal measure. If you were on ‘Mastermind’ what would your specialist subject be? One of capitals of the world, European history or petrol filling stations of Great...
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News
Successful look to the future at fuel distribution industry EXPO 2022
...of Watson Fuels and Flynn Abbot of Allan Stobart Lubricants & Fuels. Depot of the Year 2022 (sponsored by Pen Underwriting) Winner: Barton Petroleum – Leicester Depot Runners-up: NWF Fuels...
News
Moves to quell Grangemouth fears after speculation over refinery’s future
...resilience, with Scotland relying heavily on the refinery output for its energy needs. Around 70% of petrol and diesel requirements north of the border is supplied from Grangemouth, as well...
Interview
Decarbonising fossil fuel in transport: have we been asking the wrong question?
...the Society of Automotive Engineers, stated that both petrol and diesel absorbed air. The significance of this on the ability of the engine to efficiently convert the chemical energy in...
Analysis
The changing face of the fuel depot
...one, and the difference that a good depot manager can make. One company that has witnessed huge changes over the years is Tyne & Wear-based, Par Petroleum. “The industry as...
Interview
Carbery Plastics celebrates 45 years of storage tank success
...skin and bunded tanks for the safe, secure, storage of AdBlue, diesel, heating oil, liquid biofuels, petrol, specialty chemicals and water. Celebrating 45 successful years. Marking the company’s notable anniversary...
News
LCM Group launches with acquisition of PIS (Ireland)
...in in-house services for its current clients The additional resources LCM Environmental has acquired in petrol forecourt installations and further site commissioning technical expertise will benefit its current client base....
News
NI Oil in Reserve Force exercise with Royal Logistics Corps (North Irish) Regiment
...deployable bulk petroleum and fuel transport capability at readiness in order to enable operational success. This is achieved by setting up a Bulk Fuel Installation from which the fuel is...
News
Distributor diaries May 24 – the latest updates from our distributor community
...the Extra Mile’ award was a reflection of the hard work of the entire depot.” Driving success for Morgan Webb Morgan Webb, Depot Assistant for Barton Petroleum, the Northamptonshire-based fuel...
Knowledge
Questions remain as alternative fuel payments commence to heating oil users
...that commenced in October 2022. Households are eligible for the additional Alternative Fuels Payment if the main fuel used to heat the home is: tank or bottled gas liquid petroleum...
Opinion
Analysing emissions: why clean can be a dirty word
...the limit and produce 15% less CO2 than petrol, but are being banned. At a time when we need every single route to decarbonisation at our disposal, especially for transport,...
Interview
DCC on ambitions for Ireland and energy transition
...time has been the number of products that we sell. When I started in the business, we were simply selling 4 or 5 products like heating oil, diesel, and petrol....
News
Fuelling the partnership
...competition from our many grocery suppliers. It was testament to a job well done,” Mark Todd, Morrisons’ petrol director told FON. Using DHL’s innovative IT system, EPICS 2, fuel stock...
Interview
Taking action in Ireland
...the industry,” said Mark Askew, chief executive of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers and first speaker. Highlighting the very important role drivers have as the industry’s PR men, a view...
News
Is your business fully insured?
...Crown Oil, Paul Martin, Ian Bocca, QBE and Rory Clarke, Rix Petroleum. Right: Dave Ainsworth, GB Oils, Danny Greechan, Coface, Paul Martin, Steve Carrick, BWOC and Tony Wilson, Inver Energy...
News
INEOS and UK shale gas
...billion in UK onshore shale gas exploration and appraisal last week. If INEOS wins all the Petroleum Exploration and Development licences (PEDLs) – the vast majority are in Scotland and...
News
Theft advice to customers
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) says domestic oil consumers should be extra vigilant when it comes to safeguarding their oil supply. The FPS recommends heating oil customers take the...
News
RHI target – an unrealistic goal?
...RHI is supported by a recent survey conducted by OFTEC and Watson Petroleum of 750 oil heated homes. This revealed that just 4% would consider switching to an air source...