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HOYER Petrolog extends agreement with Rontec
...Petrolog since 2012 and this new contract is a sign of the strong long-standing relationship between our two companies,” said Allan Davison, operations director for Hoyer Petrolog UK. As well...
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Opinion
“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”
...of Driver CPC and the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP), Certas Energy’s dedicated training team has approached the programme requirements effectively to ensure full compliance and integration, whilst minimising disruption to...
News
HOYER Petrolog – new fuel distribution agreement with Phillips 66
...Petrolog UK has entered into an agreement to deliver commercial and retail fuels on behalf of Phillips 66 from the fuel supplier’s Bramhall Terminal. Operations director at HOYER Petrolog UK,...
News
New petroleum measurement training and technical guidance
...sale and purchase of crude oil, cleaning of tanks in marine tank vessels carrying petroleum or refined products, and procedures for cargo inspections for crude oil, products and liquefied petroleum...
News
Designed for the industry by the industry
The Petroleum Driver Passport is an excellent example of what government says is industry itself taking responsibility for setting and monitoring standards says Brian Worrall Fuel Oil News spoke to...
News
Hoyer strengthens relationship with Esso
“The extension of operation to cover logistics on behalf of Esso is a significant development for the business,” said Allan Davison, operations director for Hoyer Petrolog in the UK &...
Insight
Sustainable low carbon liquid fuels: perspectives and prospects
...in France (with excess petroleum refining capacity) and Nerefco (BP) in Rotterdam. Typically, HVO has been found to yield GHG savings vs. petroleum alternatives of somewhere around 80-90% – a...
Market Report
Disrupting the sector: the new Nigerian super-refinery
...be converted to something useful locally (i.e., petrol, diesel, lubricants, plastics). It also presents an interesting paradox for a country that it has to export its entire crude production (2m...
Insight
The Humber refinery – a key indigenous source of supply
...and distribution Petrol @ 32% Diesel/Gasoil @ 44% Kerosene/ Jet A-1 @ 8% Petroleum coke @ 6% Fuel oil @ 4% Petrochemical feed stocks @ 4% LPG @ 2% (Source:...
Analysis
A year in the wholesale markets
...the administration of Petroplus and also by expanding our supply to independent petrol retailers. We now supply independent dealer owned petrol stations under a variety of different forecourt brands, including...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...George, Phillips 66 “Phillips 66 plays a key role in providing a secure supply of petroleum products to the UK markets via its Humber Refinery. We are very pleased that...
News
Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023: entries of note
...technology. Cotswold Petroleum A Cobo built 26t DAF 6-Wheeler. Similarly to Barton, Cotswold Petroleum have used images from the local area for its livery on its latest tanker. This one...
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Barton Petroleum improves fleet safety and driver performance with Mircolise
Barton Petroleum has deployed the Microlise Fleet Performance solution to improve safety and driver performance and deliver increased efficiencies across its fleet. The Microlise fleet tracking and utilisation solution will...
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Standard Fuel Oils acquires Solo Petroleum to expand fuel distribution reach
Liverpool-based Standard Fuel Oils Ltd, an independent, family-run fuel distributor, has announced the strategic acquisition of Solo Petroleum Ltd. Headquartered in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, family-owned Solo Petroleum has built a...
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Stable oil prices mean a fall in Group revenue for J.R. Rix & Sons
A return to stable oil prices in the wake of recent global turmoil led to a fall in Group revenue for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd in 2023. Rix Petroleum...
Opinion
UKPIA welcomes Government’s E10 announcement
...is petrol containing up to 10% ethanol – with the remainder made up of hydrocarbons. Currently, standard (or ‘premium’) petrol contains up to 5% ethanol.* Ethanol from renewable feedstocks is...
News
Strategic acquisition completes Rix Petroleum’s energy provision for domestic customers
Rix Petroleum has extended its services to domestic customers with the acquisition of a gas heating engineering business. Rix, which is part of J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd, acquired Phoenix...
Analysis
UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation
...to Morgan Webb, assistant depot supervisor at Barton Petroleum: “Being in the oil and fuel industry isn’t your everyday job. Every day is different and comes with different challenges and...