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Oil – the cheapest form of heating since July 2014
...the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has good news with oil being the cheapest form of energy. “Oil has been the cheapest off grid energy option since July 2014,” said...
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A positive story for the UK
...difficult as the rules are far from clear,” said Mike. “By early January, it will be possible to put up to 10% ethanol in petrol but will that be introduced...
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Becoming UKIFDA
On 1st August 2019, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) became the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA). Created in 1979, FPS rose from the ashes of The National...
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Linton Fuel Oils – by royal appointment
...best it’s ever been.” As part of the restructure, Peter Gower joined the company in 2011 as general manager. Formerly of Prax Petroleum and Petroplus, Peter has more than 30...
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UKPIA calls for action in energy manifesto
The UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) has launched an energy manifesto ahead of the December general election, calling on the next Government to take the actions needed to strengthen the UK’s...
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Multimodal logistics training centre
...ports complex which, for decades, has supported a growing trade in coal, cars, food, freight, passengers and petroleum,” said Sam Whitaker, vice-principal for strategic projects at the Grimsby Institute and...
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Forecourt expectations
The recently updated Blue Book produced by the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) and Service Station Panel of The Energy Institute (EI), states that it will be a...
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It’s a cracker for Essar
...annual production of three billion litres of petrol, Essar Oil (UK) recently took delivery of a 450 tonne steel regenerator head for its residue catalytic cracking unit. Its delivery is...
Opinion
Energy security and emission reduction: the role of downstream
...set amount. This would incentivise the best-performing low- carbon fuels. “The sector is already delivering large amounts of low carbon fuels through E5 and E10 petrol and B7 diesel. These...
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Suttons celebrates growth in fuels sector with 100th petroleum regulation truck on fleet
Suttons Tankers has grown exponentially in the fuels and bitumen sectors in recent years, providing its customers with the highest levels of safety and customer service. Expanding into new markets...
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The search is on for the driver of the year
...thinking ensured the lady, who suffered from diabetes, made a full recovery. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) is seeking drivers who have gone the extra mile for their customers,...
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EG Group agrees £750m deal with ASDA
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group has agreed a deal to acquire Asda’s petrol filling stations, car washes and ancillary land for £750m. The shareholders in EG Group, the Issa...
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Future fuels: developing storage capabilities
...the Government’s latest policy changes In September, to much contention, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a ‘new approach to achieving net zero’, including postponing the 2030 ban on new petrol...
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Inver Energy tanker seeks title
Designed with a bespoke modification to the highly successful single compartment version of the established 42,000 litre LAG 6 compartment petrol tankers, Inver Energy’s latest tanker has joined others seeking...
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Vital statistics for oil
...Oil production was 14½% lower than in 2011 – the lowest annual production volume since the current reporting system began • Production of petroleum products was down 8½%, with the...
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The energy dilemma – politics and stark choice
...Dutch Petroleum to form the current Royal Dutch Shell. He is currently president of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association and chairs several small renewable energy companies. He received his...
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New fuel operations director at MFG
...strong fuels team. Success in this key area of our business is essential to the continued growth and profitability of MFG.” Starting with Kuwait Petroleum in 1989 where he held...
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The role of LNG in the global energy transition
...capture will also be required. AIEN Model Form LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement The Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN, formerly Association of International Petroleum Negotiations or AIPN) will soon...