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FPS – pricing and delivery guidelines
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has produced a Code of Practice and Customer Charter in a bid to raise standards within the oil distribution industry. Since the 2011 Office...
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Brobot – successful but ‘remaining vigilant’
Brobot Petroleum, which operates 23 filling stations, has successfully appealed via the First Tier Tax Tribunal against HMRC’s imposition of unreasonable conditions to obtain an excise duty Deferment Account Number:...
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Excitement builds for soon to be announced key industry award
...Petroleum Ltd who took top honours, chosen for his exceptional customer care and going above and beyond the call of duty. One day in particular, early in January 2019, elevated...
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Mabanaft announces management restructure
...will be relocating to the UK with his family to take up the position. Going forward the company will continue to focus on traditional trading in physical petroleum products, focusing...
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The future of oil heating – watch the debate
...of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS), Brett Hale of Riello and Peter Carter from Atkinson Equipment. Chairing the debate was Jane Hughes, editor of Fuel Oil News. With a packed seminar theatre...
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Gas grid and storage facilities in the UK
...(20% of UK demand). This is the largest LNG terminal in Europe South Hook, Milford Haven – jointly owned by Qatar Petroleum (67.5%), Esso (24.15%) and Total (8.35%), the site...
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Are there benefits for distributors in offering an online sales channel?
...hauliers in a world that’s all about who can ship fuel for the lowest price.” Richard Burton, Barton Petroleum “There are definitely benefits for those distributors choosing to offer...
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A future framework for heat in buildings: call for evidence
...or working with fossil fuels and those using or working with low carbon alternatives. www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-future-framework-for-heat-in-buildings-call-for-evidence The closing date is 11.45pm on Monday 11th June. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS)...
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Greenergy launches new fuel supply business in Canada
...combined experience in Canadian petroleum supply and marketing. Operations will begin from the Vopak terminal in Hamilton, and expand to other supply locations across the country in due course. www.greenergy.com...
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Firefly first to benefit from Boeing and Clear Sky aviation decarbonisation partnership
...feedstock reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by more than 90% compared to traditional petroleum jet fuel, according to independent analysis. Accelerating new pathways The Clear Sky-led consortium of investors and strategic...
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A vertically challenged market
...wholesalers such as Greenergy, Harvest Energy, Mabanaft, Prax Petroleum and World Fuel Services. Collectively this group now supplies approximately a quarter of the UK’s inland oil products market and around...
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Will my supplier be putting FAME in my gas oil?
...for the foreseeable future.” Neil Robertson, sales director, Prax Petroleum “We have no immediate plans to include FAME in our gas oil. Market forces will ultimately be the deciding...
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Dealing with price volatility
...of deals done, plus an explanation as to why prices have moved, the latest trends and how the supply/demand outlook is shaping up. Daily reports are produced on petroleum products,...
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“As the Driver CPC deadline approaches – are you ready?”
...introduction of the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) which ensures that all training remains current and complies with the latest legislation. I am a big supporter of the PDP scheme and...
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Stoddards’ new baby tanker
...been their preferred supplier of fuel delivery vehicles ever since. The latest vehicle is 3-compartment, 8600 litre, aluminium, fully ADR and petroleum regulations compliant. The vehicle has been built on...
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Fighting fuel poverty in the Midlands
Heat Heroes and FPS members look on as Heart of England Foundation’s Jen Tullet (l), holds the cheque for £11,594 alongside Dawn Shakespeare of the FPS The Federation of Petroleum...
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“How is the closure of Coryton affecting distributors in the south east?”
...Oils, Essex “It’s too early to say. P66 says it will have no impact but there are already allocations on kerosene. There’s bound to be an impact.” Richard Burton, Barton Petroleum, Northants...
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Firsts for FPS EXPO in Liverpool
...The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has reported that FPS EXPO 2016 saw a 15% increase on last year’s visitor numbers. For the first time, the two-day event took place...