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Peter Turner
Peter Turner It is with great sadness that Fuel Oil News reports the passing of Peter Turner, former managing director of Rix Petroleum, on the evening of Friday 22nd January...
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Distributor diaries March 23: updates from our distributor community
...applicable industry standards Manx Petroleum believes the benefits of adopting this system will be far- reaching. Jim Kaighin, operations manager for Manx Petroleum is delighted by their choice of the...
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The billion barrel blow and why it may mean more pivoting in the fuel sector
...renewable resource, and produces cleaner emissions than petroleum-based fuel. However, the energy to produce a plant-based fuel isn’t without its difficulties and controversies. The top issues with pure biofuel include...
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Storage – reducing fire risk
...fires at installations that process and store crude oil, petroleum, intermediates and refined products The updated EI Model Code of Safe Practice Part 19: Fire precautions at petroleum refineries and...
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A new App for the fuel distributor
...can immediately make updates, synchronising data and limiting unnecessary paperwork. The software platform is already used by Guernsey Petroleum Distributors, Petroleum Distributors (Jersey) and Gas 4 Wales together with new client...
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Prax Petroleum goes pink
Fully embracing the pink theme, staff at Prax Petroleum tucked into platefuls of pink goodies Last Friday was Wear it pink day – supporting the cancer awareness charity’s day with...
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IFC exhibits depot and terminal equipment at the TSA exhibition
...folding stairs, mobile safe tanker access equipment and high speed bulk loading systems. Petroleum bottom loading arms – The 445 series arm is designed for heavy duty use at petroleum...
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Downstream workforce must be part of transition to avoid skills shortages
The perception that the downstream petroleum industry’s workforce is not part of achieving net zero targets in green industries will affect companies’ ability to recruit skilled staff, according to a...
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Major Rix order for Alpeco’s new register system
...largest order to date for their new TE550 Truck III electronic register system from Hull-based Rix Petroleum. Rix Petroleum appointed Alpeco as the preferred equipment supplier for 17 new trucks...
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Tanker driver passports exceed 5,800
The Downstream Oil Industry Distribution Forum (DODF) has announced that more than 5,800 Petroleum Driver Passports have now been issued by the scheme manager, Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Once all...
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Prax Petroleum – A year of challenges and opportunities
The demanding market conditions of the past 12 months have presented Prax Petroleum with a series of challenges and opportunities. However, the Surrey-based independent oil importer and supplier of automotive...
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A year in the wholesale markets
...customer’s needs and expectations and can pinpoint any areas for improvement.” Mabanaft is the trading division of Marquard & Bahls, an independent and privately owned petroleum company. The business encompasses...
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Goff works on new depot
Goff Petroleum has chosen Alpeco to manufacture and install a 4-arm bottom loading skid at its newly acquired oil depot in Tenterden, Kent. Ray Fowler, operations manager at Goff Petroleum,...
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Barton Petroleum open day
...tanks which is due to take place over the summer. Barton Petroleum was joined at the event by several suppliers and service providers from both local and national companies. www.bartonpetroleum.co.uk...
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The Downstream Fuel Distribution Forum marks 10 years of vital industry initiative
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) Scheme. An industry initiative backed by government, the Scheme is designed to ensure that all tanker drivers in the...
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Industry award winners unveiled at hugely successful EXPO
...Barton Petroleum (Oakley Depot) Par Petroleum UKIFDA Green Award 2024 sponsored by Oilshield This award celebrates working towards a decarbonised future for the liquid fuel distribution sector. Judges were particularly impressed by...
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Trade body name change reflects move towards more sustainable fuels
...petroleum products. Previously known as the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA), the change reflects its members’ ambition to manufacture and supply the biofuels, low carbon hydrogen and other low...