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Portland report July

Market Report

Elections and energy policy: a powerful combination

...material supply has not manifested itself in energy security. Since 2008, the country has experienced rolling blackouts (euphemistically called “load shedding”), often lasting more than 10 hours at a time....

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Essar – fuelling growth ambitions in the UK

...company has confirmed plans to grow its network to 400 retail sites over the next five years. Already a significant player in the wholesale supply of Jet A-1 to major...

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JET – nearing its target of 400 branded sites

...finance director Chirayu Patel. “Combined with the refinery down the coast offering a secure and flexible supply, it gave us confidence that JET was the right choice for us. Our...

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Valero’s newly expanded Avonmouth Terminal

...president product supply, Mike Lewis, said: “It’s rare for a UK terminal to see such investment to expand capacity. We’ve now brought Avonmouth in line with our other terminals, making it...
The Weeks

Interview

The downstream customer

...we investigated converting to gas (as our immediate neighbours were doing at the time) but it would have cost a lot of money to connect to the newly-laid supply in...
Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved

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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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Fuel and food continue to deliver for NWF

...positively in the short term due to the Group maintaining continuity of supply at all depots across the country. With a full complement of drivers to meet demand NWF experienced...

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Trend for forecourt closures evens out

...fuel supply in the UK and the need for planning to prevent future supply disruption should the number of operating refineries continue to fall. The report examines the latest trends...

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Thin cover for winter?

...car sales that have been falling almost continuously for nearly two years, with supply boosted by refinery upgrades. More spot diesel volumes were expected from Spain and Greece, while Israel’s...

Analysis

Mabanaft – majoring in innovative independence

...in blending remain strong in the retail market, whilst Mabanaft has concentrated more on the commercial market reselling distillates including kerosene. Reliable supply at a competitive price “One thing’s for...

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Harvest Energy extends with Simon Storage

...blending operations or for export to out-buyers. Simon Davis, head of sales and logistics, Harvest Energy, believes reliable supply partners like Simon Storage are vital. “Simon’s expertise in storage and...