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More debate on industry issues
...Askew, chief executive, Federation of Petroleum Suppliers. Mark believes that the problem lies with ignorance and that part of the industry’s job is to explain how the market works. “I...
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Shared deliveries …
...issues/locations and accompanying scope/opportunities for achieving high levels of customer retention. Logistically proactive – Par Petroleum has expanded the haulage side of its business to help even out seasonal peaks...
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FPS calls on chancellor to do more for off grid homeowners
...to the UK’s 1.25 million oil heating customers The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has called on chancellor Philip Hammond to use his Autumn Statement later this month to recognise...
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Kerosene – community buying
...supplier?! I had one the other day wanting to take 4ppl!” Mark Askew, chief executive of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers was recently quoted in The Times as saying: “Small,...
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Will YOUR customers “buy oil early” for winter?
Heating oil consumers across the UK are being urged to change their energy habits and order heating oil early before the winter weather arrives. The FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers)...
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New FPS chief executive
...the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS). Following the completion of his employment with Phillips 66, Guy will succeed Mark Askew as CEO. Fifty-two year old Guy has almost 30 years’...
Analysis
World Fuel Services – An expanding presence
...UK, World Fuel Services supplies refined petroleum products, alternative fuels and related services to industrial, commercial and agricultural consumers. World Fuel Services aims to provide an alternative to the traditional...
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Global product support from MechTronic
...the end of the day. Joe Sakr commented: “With the daily challenges of petroleum-transporters in West Africa, MechTronic’s fuel management system (FMS) is the right answer for a smooth, accurate...
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UK refining – hunting for answers
...general of the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) “The reduction in the number of UK refineries is very much progress driven and, reaction to changing market demand,” said...
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A Day in the Life with Jenny Clucas of DFDF
...of employers, industry bodies and trade unions – and all its various projects and activities, including the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) Scheme, working closely with the Chair, Technical Associate and...
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INEOS adds to shale gas licence portfolio
INEOS Shale, the onshore division of INEOS Upstream, has completed the acquisition of the entire UK onshore petroleum exploration and development licence interests of ENGIE E&P UK Limited, increasing the...
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New heating oil website launched
...in early and beat the winter rush.” The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) and OFTEC have also teamed up to launch www.oilsave.org.uk to campaign to protect the market share for oil...
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People moves within the fuel distribution industry
...after starting as a petroleum pipe fitter in 1991. Since then, Paul has progressed his career, becoming a Divisional Manager and then Director of a national fuel systems and environmental...
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Greenergy becomes national fuel supplier to Esso dealerships
...This is a unique combination, making it one of the strongest fuel offerings in the UK.” Duncan Connolly, retail director of Esso Petroleum Company Limited commented: “Greenergy already supplies high...
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FPS warns of the dangers of making early technology decisions for heating
...to the first draft of Ireland’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has not only written to Richard Bruton, Irish minister for communications, climate...
Interview
Fuelling the future: The voice of the next generation
...Oils in 1988, following the acquisition of Ultramar Golden Eagle by Kuwait Petroleum,” Luke Nolan shares, explaining the background to the family business. “He had previously been a director of...
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Attending the fuel event of the year
...to come along,” says Dawn Shakespeare, marketing and events manager for the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS). More new names have joined the list of exhibitors including Wincanton, Suttons Group,...
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Major investment at ExxonMobil jetty
...help extend the life of the ExxonMobil jetty facility at Braefoot Bay Marine Terminal in Fife. The tanker terminal exports liquefied petroleum gas to Europe and the USA after being...