Insight
Ireland’s downstream oil infrastructure
...and was mothballed for a short period. Crude oil processing was resumed with state ownership, under the aegis of the Irish National Petroleum Company. The facility was sold in 2001...
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35 suppliers chosen to provide fuel for public sector organisations
...million over four years. Winners include Angus Biofuels, Certas Energy, Crown Oil, Forest Fuels, Highland Fuels and Wessex Petroleum. The framework supports central government and the wider public sector to...
Interview
Why are new UK oil fields essential to a sustainable future?
...our electricity. “They also produce oil that gets refined into the petrol, diesel and other fuels that power our cars, vans, buses and trains.” Contributing to regional economies “Right now,...
Insight
No easy decisions at Whitegate
...is exported with the balance of circa two million tonnes of petrol/middle distillates supplying just under 30% of the Republic’s requirements. Ireland’s remaining requirements are satisfied by imports with 85%...
News
Fuel theft in the UK
...from a petrol forecourt, or draining heating oil from domestic oil tanks, it is important that these crimes are seen as severe as burglary.” *Freedom of Information data was requested...
News
A feeling of insecurity?
...this trend is likely to continue well into the next decade for all petroleum products. Reflecting the economics of the refining industry across Europe, the nation’s refining capacity has fallen...
Knowledge
The future of fleets: A focus on LNG
...play a large part in everything from long haul transport to powering our home deliveries. A transitional fuel, in contrast to conventional fuels such as oil-derived petrol and diesel, are...
News
Acquisition makes Motor Fuel Group the 2nd largest operator
The UK retail business of Murco Petroleum Ltd – a subsidiary of Murphy Petroleum Ltd – has been acquired by institutional investors, Patron Capital Partners. The business was acquired via...
Insight
Strategic supply from Britain’s largest refinery
...and 22m mt of crude oil, oil products and chemicals per year. The facility can accommodate coasters or part laden tankers of up to 350,000 (deadweight) DWT. The refinery complex...
News
Connecting with the forecourt industry
...for forecourt owners, such as petrol stations, major retailer and petroleum suppliers. From guaranteeing fuel quality to vapour recovery, to separator installation, maintenance to forecourt installation and decommissioning; Adler and...
Opinion
Industry alliance leads the way toward zero carbon heating for Ireland
...by blending liquid biofuels, like ethanol, with petroleum-based fuels like petrol. There is no reason this logic cannot be applied to the heating sector, where liquid biofuels like hydrotreated vegetable...
News
New business innovates fuel transportation
...capital, and global opportunities at scale, through a sustainable market approach. Embracing Gardner Denver’s bulk and liquid transfer solutions and electric compressors, EMCO Wheaton’s road-tanker equipment and fleet fuelling systems,...
News
Fuel industry people moves September 2024
...Greenarc James Johnson has been promoted to the role of National Sales Manager at Greenarc. Centre Tank Services Centre Tank Services has welcomed Liam Haden, who recently joined their Sales...
News
Choosing a new truck
...been distributing top quality fuels and lubricants,” said transport manager Steven Sheridan who was keen to enter the company’s latest tanker for the title of Fuel Oil News 2017 tanker...
News
Distributor Diaries December 2024 – the latest news from our community
...and I am excited for the future!” Congratulations Abbey from the Fuel Oil News team! Centre Tank Services – Lauren celebrates 10 years This month, Centre Tank Services (CTS) is...
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Road Tankers Armagh gets into the true spirit of Christmas
This year instead of traditional Christmas gifts Road Tankers Armagh Ltd has donated to a very worthy charity; Cancer Fund for Children. Managing Director of the business, Trevor Wilson, explains...
News
Suttons Tankers unveils commemorative Platinum Jubilee livery
‘Thrilled’ to mark this momentous occasion, Suttons Tankers unveiled a commemorative livery in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Union Jacks emblazoned across the front and sides of one...
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StocExpo postponed to March 2022
StocExpo, the leading tank storage event, has been postponed from June 2021 to 8 – 10 March 2022 in a decision made in consultation with the community. The live exhibition,...