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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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Interview
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,...
Opinion
“Let’s shift our focus to our customers” – industry reactions to the new government
...unique challenges our customers face and ensure a deep understanding of rural heating issues.” Peter Davidson Collaboration key to growth Peter Davidson, Chief Executive, Tank Storage Association congratulated Keir Starmer...
Insight
Maintaining good mental health: Coping with anxiety
...Fuel Oil News, Mandy discusses how to cope with anxiety, giving practical tips and support. “I’ve been feeling dread all morning. As I drive onto the site, my stomach churns,...
Interview
Transition talk from Mabanaft CEO Jonathan Perkins
...reasons, to move on from Morgan Stanley I began looking at commodity trading companies – keeping the trading expertise I had but starting to apply it specifically to commodity companies....
Interview
Putting people first in technological progress
...I initially kick-started my career in a technical startup located in Stuttgart, Germany, which is my hometown. As my professional journey unfolded, I had the opportunity to collaborate with industry...
Interview
Mitchell & Webber: driving the ground breaking campaign for a liquid fuel future
...The trial is supported by local, independent fuel distributor, Mitchell & Webber John Weedon, director at Mitchell & Webber, tells us how this nationally important demonstration project started, and talks...
News
Oil prices fuel record financial performance for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd
...achieve record profits. “Rix Petroleum was helped by an increase in the price of crude oil, which stabilised during 2022 as market turmoil created by the war in Ukraine began...
Opinion
Record profits for big energy companies increase calls for environmental legislation
...wrong incentives Caroline Dennett, safety consultant, believes there is no incentive for Big Oil to contribute to climate and pollution solutions: “Certainly in the UK, the oil and gas majors...
News
Stanlow refinery could be target of Just Stop Oil disruption
...disruption in the area around the site as part of a protest against the oil sector. The group, who calls itself ‘Just Stop Oil’, is ‘a coalition of groups working...
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Fuel distribution excellence recognised at superb industry event
...Oilfast and Krzysztof Malik from Certas Energy with both drivers congratulated for their own outstanding contributions. Committed to decarbonisation The Oilshield-sponsored, Green Award was awarded to Oil 4 Wales The...
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New standard publication will ensure sustainability of liquid fuels for immediate home heat decarbonisation
...of renewable liquid fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of its commitment to offer low carbon heating solutions for off-gas grid buildings. The specification sets out: That...
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A revolutionary launch from Magnus Monitors
Galway-headquartered Magnus has introduced its first product to the oil and lubricants industry – a truly wireless, battery-driven, radar technology-based oil level monitor that can be installed on tanks without...
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Oilfast to launch unmanned retail fuel facility
Oilfast Limited has announced the forthcoming launch of its first unmanned retail fuel facility at Balbeggie near Perth. The site, which features the Oilfast logo and image, marks the company’s...
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Industry bodies launch up-to-date winter advice for heating oil users
Taking action now to prepare for the winter months is the priority message for home heating oil users from industry bodies UKIFDA and OFTEC. The launch of their ‘Be Winter...
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Essar chooses final tech partner for carbon capture facility
Essar Oil UK has announced Elessent Clean Technologies’ BELCO® gas cleaning technology as the final key licensor technology provider for its planned EET Industrial Carbon Capture facility at Stanlow. This...
News
NI oil stocks low due to unexpectedly high demand
...oil available to as many consumers as possible. “The oil industry has asked the Department of Economy since 2016 to look at an emergency storage facility in NI to prevent...
News
DCC to acquire Irish-owned fuel distributor
...can be made until May 18. Jones Oil, founded in 1984 as Jones Distribution, is an entirely Irish-owned company, headquartered in Dublin. It supplies homeheating oil and commercial fuels to...