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Tank inspection robot in development
Phillips 66 and Square Robot have teamed up together to develop an autonomous robot that would enable petroleum storage tanks to remain in service for tank floor inspections. The robot...
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Unveiled! Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year winner for 2023
...its clear focus on sustainability. Our congratulations to Certa Ireland, New Era Fuels and manufacturers Road Tankers Armagh and Cobo as well as all those involved with the winning tankers....
Opinion
“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”
...given the UK Government Better Regulation policy (which aims to reduce legislation) was that a voluntary scheme was the only way to introduce further petroleum tanker driver training. “We’ve designed...
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Streamlining the UK’s downstream infrastructure
...Since the mid 1970s numerous changes have arisen in the number of players, their ownership and identity 1975 Elf acquired the Isherwoods Petrol Company (VIP brand) 1981 Texaco acquired Chevron’s...
Case Study
The benefits of finding the right software solution
An interview with Howard Marriott, Barton Petroleum, “The top benefit of introducing DreamTec Systems is the transparency of knowing where the vehicles are, what sort of stage they are through...
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The portable meter that delivers on-site fuel measurements with lab accuracy
...recording? Anton Paar has covered all this, and more, with the market-leading DMA 35 Ex Petrol for measuring petroleum samples. This splash-proof, portable density meter is made for density and...
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Distributor diaries October 2023
...Centre Tank Services is enjoying quadruple celebrations Centre Tank Services Ltd is a leading trade distributor of fuel dispensing, storage tank, AdBlue™ and lubrication equipment. This month, CTS is celebrating...
Opinion
With petrol and diesel targets delayed, are EVs a good investment?
With the Government announcing a five-year delay to the ban in the sale of new petrol or diesel cars, motor insurance experts NFU Mutual believe electric vehicles can still be...
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New ultra-compact oil tank
...tanks to European Standard EN13341 ensuring that tanks are fit for purpose. Not only does its oil tank range meet European Standards, all tanks are fully OFTEC registered. Since the...
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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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Designed for the industry by the industry
...and the Tank Storage Association plus government and regulatory bodies and Sector Skills Councils. What was the background to the Petroleum Driver Passport initiative? In 2011, the ACAS agreement between...
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2023 Tanker of the Year nominations are open!
Entries are now open for the Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023 award. Calling all fuel distributors and tanker and tanker equipment manufacturers. We are now welcoming nominations...
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March 2024 – latest updates from our distributor community
...process!” Tanker investment sees Rix hit a century Rix Petroleum Ltd has hit a century with its latest investment. The Hull-based business has invested almost £2m in 10 DAF tankers,...
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Fuel supplier achieves business-enhancing Earned Recognition status
...supported by its sister company, Petroleum Fleet Services Ltd, in achieving this accreditation. With its high standards of maintenance and reporting systems, Petroleum Fleet Services was instrumental in supplying data...
Interview
A proud tanker driver
Alex Longman is a man with a real fiery passion for tanker driving, Fuel Oil News deputy editor, Liz Boardman went to Dragon Petroleum to meet him. Driving professionally since...
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Leading industry company celebrates 50 years of innovation
...in oil fired central heating by manufacturing domestic oil storage tanks.” Timing is everything “We started in a cowshed at Churchdown near Cheltenham. The tanks were manufactured in the old...
Interview
Celebrating 50 years of innovation
...has never lost sight of its values. Established in 1971 as Oil Tank Supplies Ltd it was originally focused on the manufacture of small domestic oil storage tanks and installation...
Interview
Further expansion for OTODATA as tank monitoring uptake accelerates
...leading warranties, and are compatible with all read-ready dial equipped tanks. How did the tank monitor offering come about? Otodata was a broad IOT service provider, and our tank monitoring...