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Distributor Diaries – February 2024
...helps. We hope this helps our drivers stay a warmer when they’re out delivering.” Nolan Oils – supporting local football with new kit deal Nolan Oils, the Bicester-based fuel distributor,...
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Industry energy expansion reflected in new name for OGUK
...the wider oil and gas industry, particularly across the North East of Scotland. The decision to rebrand is absolutely right and reflects moves across the oil and gas sector to...
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Cautious industry response to fuel resilience bill
A bill aimed at maintaining fuel supply to customers in the event of disruption has been published. The draft Downstream Oil Resilience Bill, which was introduced last month by energy...
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Crown Oil team conquering mountains in support of local Hospice
Crown Oil, the Greater Manchester based distributor, has been busy supporting one of its chosen charities – Bury Hospice. Matthew Greensmith, managing director of Crown Oil said: “Although Crown Oil...
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Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved
Northern Ireland’s need for fuel supply security was highlighted at a planning meeting that saw an oil terminal redevelopment application given the go-ahead despite 400 letters of objection. The controversial...
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Distributor diaries November 2023:updates from our distributor community
...Nolan Oils supports the local football club Nolan Oils, the Oxfordshire-based distributor, is proud to be sponsoring a local children’s football team. Luke Nolan, Sales Manager, said: “Nolan Oils is...
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Sister company EL Oils strengthens family business Halso Fuels
...was little over 12 months ago we decided to diversify, offering our lubricants, oils and greases under our sister brand EL Oils. We find this to be a much cleaner...
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Nolan Oils chooses Arteel in employee recognition drive
In a new partnership, Nolan oils will utilise a recognition platform, developed by Arteel UK Ltd, to enhance employee engagement and improve business performance. “I am thrilled that Mark Nolan...
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Stephen Keep, tanker driver: ‘Tanker driving has been his whole world’
Back in 1982, the cover of the February issue of Fuel Oil News featured a learner driver guiding a fuel tanker fitted with skid chains through deep snow. From the...
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First veteran begins HGV driver job thanks to Asda charity investment
It’s a great start to the new year for the Thomson household in Littleborough, as former British Army soldier Wez Thomson becomes the first of ten former military personnel to...
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A Day in the Life…Mircea-Daniel Petreus (Dan)
...like to pre-load so usually I’ll have pre-loaded the night before. I’ll have another quick coffee while reviewing my route, before I head out to start my trip and start...
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A DAY IN THE LIFE… Peter Davidson
...early morning dog walk (though the dogs do object to an early start in the winter!). Prior to the recent pandemic, it could also be much earlier, travelling to meetings...
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People Moves – December 2024
...has started a new role as Senior Business Implementation Analyst at C.D.S. COMPUTER DESIGN SYSTEMS LIMITED and thanked the team for a warm welcome. Gordon Wallis has started a new...
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NuStar – £25m investment at Grays
NuStar currently has approximately 8,700 miles of pipeline and 79 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products and specialty liquids Phase 1 of NuStar’s £25...
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First U.S. crude oil shipment for export in 40 years
...the first shipment of U.S. crude oil for export in 40 years. Using three Emco Wheaton marine loading arms (MLA) the Greek oil tanker, Theo T, was loaded on New...
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A Day in the Life – Vicky Darch of Darch Oil
...is both a sales executive at Darch Oil and a martial arts instructor, to discover how Vicky spends a typical day. MY ALARM GOES OFF AT… 5.30am, 5.40am and finally,...
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A shooting star in Huddersfield
...UK has won a local Shooting Stars Award in recognition of its contribution to the community around its headquarters in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The Shooting Stars Award, run in association...
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A proud tanker driver
Alex Longman is a man with a real fiery passion for tanker driving, Fuel Oil News deputy editor, Liz Boardman went to Dragon Petroleum to meet him. Driving professionally since...