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Prepare for a cold winter
...expected to drop significantly, and ice and frost are likely to cause transport problems and there will be a significant risk of heavy snow. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS)...
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Seeking the best drivers in the UK & Ireland
...of the year was Clifford Tappin of Lovell Fuels As part of their annual awards celebrations, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has started its search for the best tanker...
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Major rebrand for Scottish Oil Club
...host presentations on the economic, industrial, technological and political aspects of petroleum and other energy resources, but with branding that recognises its standing as a cross sector body. “When The...
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Grays – optimising future fuels growth
...flash petroleum products, including diesel, gas oil and kerosene. The facility has a total storage capacity of 310,489m3 across 51 mild steel tanks in a range of capacities to suit...
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A good infrastructure?
...defence facility used to supply military JetA-1; it also supplies Heathrow (from Avonmouth by Q8 Petroleum) and Stansted airports. Third party commercial use is limited to Killingholme to Bramhall in...
Opinion
Could electrification decarbonise petrochemical refining?
...for all larger, modern heat exchangers, especially in petroleum processing, where errors can be extremely costly. Engineers are now beginning to realise two things. Firstly, there are far more opportunities...
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CLH-PS takes ‘crucial step’ in UK operations and maintenance
...1st November 2016 all staff at the company’s petroleum storage depots around the UK started working directly for CLH-PS with the common objective of guaranteeing safety excellence and reliability of...
Analysis
Fuelling success: a distributor overcoming talent and driver shortages
...for career advancement. Offer attractive benefits and incentives for roles that are in high demand, such as HGV drivers, petroleum engineers, and environmental specialists. Consider providing incentives such as performance-based...
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Statistics demonstrate downstream oil’s vital role
...petroleum products, though it is a net exporter of surplus gasoline products. There continues to be an increase in the miles driven in the UK, but overall vehicle sales have...
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Rewarding and thanking the very best tanker drivers and depots
...– James Coates of Barton Petroleum “Every year UKIFDA searches for the best fuel tanker drivers and the greatest staff members at fuel depots, to reward and thank everyone for...
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Unleashing innovation in the fuel distribution industry
...petroleum goods from Russia has resulted in a reduction in the volume of Russian oil entering the European Union. Challenges or opportunities? Equally, fuel costs are outweighing other operating costs,...
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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...