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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...
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16% bioenergy needed to safeguard UK energy security
An industry led report from the REA has urged ministers to commit to 16% of the UK’s primary energy supply coming from bioenergy by 2032 in order to sustain UK...
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Amendments to certification are welcomed by Logistics UK
...through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business...
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Premier event for the European terminal industry
...supply chain integration. New products and services StocExpo 2015 attracted exhibitors from right across the supply chain. Emco Wheaton launched its TODO Break-Away range, Protego introduced its PM-HF pilot-controlled pressure...
Opinion
CBA welcomes recognition of HGV driver shortages
...issue and the potential consequences for the supply of goods and raw materials should immediate measures not be taken to address the problem. Tim Doggett, CBA’s chief executive, said: “We...
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Simon – investing in our infrastructure
...home to Simon’s Immingham East and West terminals, the Humber Estuary has two refineries which together supply over 20% of the UK’s refined product – Total’s Lindsey and Phillips 66...
Market Report
Fossil fuel fundamentalists vs. clean energy enthusiasts – will energy policy impact the U.S. election?
...that it will “supply the rest of the world”. That the US oil and gas industry is therefore broadly pro-Trump is unsurprising, but in fact the sector has done remarkably...
Insight
UK Downstream: the changing landscape
...the former, these were sold with 5-year products supply agreements and accompanying brand licences. The emphasis now switched to being wholesalers of products i.e., B2B suppliers which, in turn, created...
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FPS highlights low margins in response to claims of profiteering on heating oil
...have paid represents the true saving obtained.” The organisation has continually urged distributors to be honest if they cannot, or do not wish to supply a community buying group with...
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Mabanaft – delivering on the things that matter most to their customers
...and results found that, in addition to price, customer service, continuity of supply, accuracy of invoicing and efficiency of loading times were rated as being of key importance. Mabanaft was...
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New fuelling site installation from Cameron Forecourt helps council become more efficient
...we had a maximum of one week’s supply on site at any one time, which made us vulnerable to any industrial action or other disruption to supplies.” The new tank...
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...
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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...
News
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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Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests
...number of sites in order to protect the supply chain and ensure the safety of workers and the public in and around this critical infrastructure. ‘Ordinary’ protesting has not worked...