Interview
35 years of tanker loading and process metering solutions
...their fleet of road tankers, since, if the tanker is not on the road, then they are not selling their fuel. Now, lots of customers recognise that a skid not...
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Tank testing – NIOF seeks a level playing field with a simple solution
...Members of the Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF) believe that a number of fuel tankers are not subjected to periodic inspection of tanks and this is a major issue of...
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Unveiled! Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year winner for 2023
...its clear focus on sustainability. Our congratulations to Certa Ireland, New Era Fuels and manufacturers Road Tankers Armagh and Cobo as well as all those involved with the winning tankers....
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Craggs Environmental to double in size, coverage and capacity
...fuel management and environmental services, which include man entry tank cleaning, fuel sampling, polishing and tank decommissioning. “This is really exciting news and I’m delighted to welcome the team from...
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Fuel treatment for bulk storage
...sludge deposits. By removing sludge from tanks we negate the customers need for expensive manned entry tank cleaning and the associated health and safety and other downtime issues.” An in-line...
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Biofuels – an uncertain future
...routine of tank monitoring, water draining and use of biocide, only as part of a wider tank cleaning regime. “It would be unwise to assume that product quality is something...
Interview
Carbery Plastics celebrates 45 years of storage tank success
...At the time, a plastic tank was something of a novelty however Carbery tanks quickly established themselves as an environmentally responsible alternative to old-fashioned steel tanks in Ireland and were...
News
New ultra-compact oil tank
...tanks to European Standard EN13341 ensuring that tanks are fit for purpose. Not only does its oil tank range meet European Standards, all tanks are fully OFTEC registered. Since the...
Analysis
Products, services and developments for safer operations in fuel distribution
...environments typical on petroleum cargo tanks. Dixon’s thermo-optic and retain sensors, which form a part of this safety monitoring shut-off system, are ATEX approved and fully compatible with other manufacturers....
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2023 Tanker of the Year nominations are open!
Entries are now open for the Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023 award. Calling all fuel distributors and tanker and tanker equipment manufacturers. We are now welcoming nominations...
Opinion
Transportable lighting in the fuel industry
...access, hygiene and cleanliness all in the spotlight. It is clear that firms appreciate the importance of providing safe passage for workers and vehicles, keeping facilities hygienic and cleaning up...
Interview
Stephen Keep, tanker driver: ‘Tanker driving has been his whole world’
...L plates on the tanker and said: “You can drive!” Talk about in at the deep end! The tanker was a 1962 one. It had 2 x 500 gallon pots...
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Leading industry company celebrates 50 years of innovation
...in oil fired central heating by manufacturing domestic oil storage tanks.” Timing is everything “We started in a cowshed at Churchdown near Cheltenham. The tanks were manufactured in the old...
Interview
Celebrating 50 years of innovation
...has never lost sight of its values. Established in 1971 as Oil Tank Supplies Ltd it was originally focused on the manufacture of small domestic oil storage tanks and installation...
Interview
Further expansion for OTODATA as tank monitoring uptake accelerates
...leading warranties, and are compatible with all read-ready dial equipped tanks. How did the tank monitor offering come about? Otodata was a broad IOT service provider, and our tank monitoring...
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Top up telemetry – what’s on offer?
...tanks without leaving their depot. “Wherever and whatever the tank, we’ve got a reliable and affordable way for distributors to remotely monitor it. Even when a tank may be out...
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Bungalow destroyed by tank fire
...to installing and protecting oil tanks. As well as the human risk, an unprotected oil tank can cause substantial damage to property if set alight. Government statistics estimate the average...
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Road tankers – new SLP guidance + updated technical publications
...road tanker maintenance and guidelines for road tanker drivers’ emergency actions on road tanker loading racks plus a new free to download publication detailing recommendations for a standard method of...