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Driver training: starting out on the right foot

...Zero – and trade unions. As part of its early collaborative work, in 2014, the DFDF launched the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) Scheme, a voluntary industry scheme, supported by government,...

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The next generation of fuel distributors

...it seems that many in the sector have ready-made succession plans. David Prince, owner of Melton Mowbray-based Prince Petroleum tells us more about his own family’s history with fuel distribution:...

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Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor

...coal deliveries and evolved to being suppliers of petroleum and other energy products, servicing a substantial, diverse portfolio of customers. Further, they have been eager adopters of new technology and...

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The downstream oil market landscape of Ireland in the 2020s

...Irish Petroleum Company Ltd. (IPCL) to US company, Tosco Corporation, which was acquired shortly after by Phillips Petroleum which, in turn, merged with Conoco in 2002. ConocoPhillips demerged into separate...

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Another energy giant expands interest in biofuels

...from wood waste can help reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by 85% compared to petroleum-based diesel. When produced, Biojet AS’s biofuels can be used for passenger vehicles and heavy trucks....

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Greenergy signs strategic JV agreement with Bapco

Bapco – the Bahrain Petroleum Company – is to establish a regional gasoline blending hub with Greenergy.  Bahrain Gasoline Blending (BGB) is set to meet local and regional demand for...

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The Phillips 66 Interview

...in this particular market, we see nothing but opportunities for our refined products. Is the petroleum coke market still good for Phillips 66? We believe that petroleum coke provides value...

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Life begins at 40

Staff join managing director, Richard Burton to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary On a recent visit to Barton Petroleum’s Wellingborough head office, features writer, Liz Boardman learned more about managing...

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Royal celebrations

Gracing two Fuel Oil News front covers in June 1979 and February 1989 Angelo Coletta, deport manager at Cotswold Petroleum stands beside the Queen at FPS EXP 2016 As this...

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Training standard welcomed

...for the training and assessment of petroleum tanker drivers has been the first priority of the UK Downstream Oil Distribution Forum which has introduced a driver safety passport. Re-established last...

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Simon – investing in our infrastructure

...Humber, the latter specialising in petroleum coke for export. The Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Immingham Dock & Grimsby Ports receive between 55-60m tonnes of cargo a year, of which approximately...

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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...