News
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...
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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....
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...
News
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...
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...
News
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...
News
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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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...
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Kingspan tank monitor launch strengthens distributor offering
...with the radar-based sensing technology measuring tank levels through the tank wall with accuracy and precision. The Bluetooth installation is also simple, using an easy-to-follow step- by-step guide within the...
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Crown Oil ‘so pleased’ to be crowned winner
...brand new HVO tanker announced as winner of tanker of the year! We’re investing in renewable and sustainable fuels to help reduce GHG gas emissions produced by business and it’s...
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Kettlewell Fuels presented with Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2021 award
...award winning six-wheel tanker was built by Cobo Tankers & Services with the meter and pump system supplied by MechTronic for the winning distributor, and Janet and Trevor were thrilled...
Interview
Lee Crellin and Ryan Finnigan, Ribble Fuel Oils: tanker-driving photographers
...drivers for Ribble Fuel Oils, to find out more about how they combine their passions for both tanker driving and photography. The tankers I asked Lee and Ryan to tell...
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Inver Energy tanker seeks title
Designed with a bespoke modification to the highly successful single compartment version of the established 42,000 litre LAG 6 compartment petrol tankers, Inver Energy’s latest tanker has joined others seeking...