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Opinion

“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”

...of Driver CPC and the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP), Certas Energy’s dedicated training team has approached the programme requirements effectively to ensure full compliance and integration, whilst minimising disruption to...

News

Streamlining the UK’s downstream infrastructure

...Mobil’s European downstream interests merged with BP; Gulf’s UK interests acquired by Shell 1998 Petrofina acquired by Total 1999 Elf acquired by Total 2000 Petroplus acquired Phillips Petroleum’s Teesside refinery...

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New petroleum measurement training and technical guidance

...sale and purchase of crude oil, cleaning of tanks in marine tank vessels carrying petroleum or refined products, and procedures for cargo inspections for crude oil, products and liquefied petroleum...

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Designed for the industry by the industry

The Petroleum Driver Passport is an excellent example of what government says is industry itself taking responsibility for setting and monitoring standards says Brian Worrall Fuel Oil News spoke to...

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Progress – but is it enough?

...will change from ‘dangerous to the environment’ to ‘petroleum products’ category. Alternative fuels are now a named category. Taking responsibility – Dr Jenny Clucas, Cogent, strategy director for chemicals and...

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Theft threat?

...more vulnerable to running out of fuel.” Duncan Lambert, general manager of Rix Petroleum, agreed that, as well as a lack of funds, rising levels of theft are partly responsible...
Lindsey Oil Refinery at dusk

Interview

How would you summarise 2025?

...Nolan Fuels A rollercoaster ride. Duncan Lambert, Rix Petroleum Probably my most challenging year out of my 39 years in the industry Why? Very low demand meant we had to...

Analysis

UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation

...to Morgan Webb, assistant depot supervisor at Barton Petroleum: “Being in the oil and fuel industry isn’t your everyday job. Every day is different and comes with different challenges and...

Insight

The Humber refinery – a key indigenous source of supply

...Petroleum. The need for a European refinery was quickly established, with the UK as the chosen country of location.  Two possibilities were considered – Milford Haven, with its deep water...

Interview

A proud tanker driver

...Already a regular Dragon Petroleum customer, Alex sold his beloved motorbike to pay for his ADR training. Once qualified, he worked on a voluntary basis for Dragon Petroleum until a...

News

New fleet investment by Hoyer Petrolog

...upgrade to its petroleum, bitumen and fuel oils fleets. The new fleet additions include 185 MANs and 68 Scanias on a mixture of three, five and seven year leases. The...

News

Is your business fully insured?

...Crown Oil, Paul Martin, Ian Bocca, QBE and Rory Clarke, Rix Petroleum. Right: Dave Ainsworth, GB Oils, Danny Greechan, Coface, Paul Martin, Steve Carrick, BWOC and Tony Wilson, Inver Energy...

News

In pole position

...with racing, FON spoke to David Kay, general manager of Manx Petroleums about the company’s involvement in the TT and the Manx Grand Prix. “When the TT races take place,...