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Training boost for UK energy sector
In a move that could be viewed as a bellwether for the UK’s energy sector, leading training centres Survivex, in Aberdeen, and AIS Training, in Newcastle, reopened this week after...
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Bungalow destroyed by tank fire
Find an OFTEC registered technician at www.oftec.org.uk/Consumers/FindTechnician In the wake of an oil tank fire which destroyed a bungalow in Belvoir, Belfast last week, OFTEC has again issued safety advice...
Insight
A “changing of the guard” in the UK fuel marking regime
...the material safety data sheet and conducting an operational risk assessment is prudent, as well as informing customers about potential hazards and safety measures. Managing the transition Having fuel distribution...
News
Essar safety milestone benefits local school
...Port were delighted to receive a £3,000 donation from Essar at Stanlow recently as a result of the refinery achieving a record breaking safety target of three million hours without...
Opinion
Sustainability without compromise
Hazchem Safety, a technical workwear provider to the fuel & gas distribution industry for the past 25 years, explains to fuel oil news some of the ways in which it...
Opinion
Longer term impacts of coronavirus on the UK and Ireland’s oil industry
...COVID-19 to geopolitical stances. For oil companies, the priority is to put the health and safety of their staff and customers first and ensure the safety of their business operations....
News
TSA launches Careers Week campaign
The Tank Storage Association has launched its ‘Careers Week’ campaign aimed at showcasing the vast career and apprenticeship opportunities available in the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector. The bulk...
News
Stanlow refinery could be target of Just Stop Oil disruption
Essar has warned of ‘potentially disruptive action’ this week by a group opposed to new fossil fuel licensing and production and has said the company will be they will be...
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Popular Truckstop officially launched after significant Certas Energy investment
The Stop at The Hollies – formally known as the Road King Cannock Truckstop – has benefitted from significant investment in improving the site and facilities. Claudia Weeks, content editor...
News
New jobs and a home heat campaign at Topaz
...is giving away 500 litres of fuel every week for the next 26 weeks and double Play or Park loyalty points to customers who order online. Topaz also urged customers...
News
Putting some fire into Cold Homes Week
...Homes Week. Launched by the Energy Bill Revolution (EBR), Cold Homes Week brought together more than 170 businesses, charities and organisations in support of ending fuel poverty. Along with other...
News
Red diesel rebate change – the unwelcome impacts and contradictions
...offences over the next few weeks. The price of red diesel has already doubled in the last six weeks with the impacts of the Ukraine crisis added to a number...
Interview
Highland Fuels, proud of fuel distribution heritage but future focussed
...distributor for the Jet brand the decision was simple.” Operating a fleet of Jet-branded tankers and covering Inverness and the mainland highlands, Highland also supplies a number of independent retailers....
News
Vopak selects Emco Wheaton
...unload almost any liquid and compressed gas product from river barges, ships and ocean going super tankers. Each loading arm incorporates advanced safety features combined with pantograph balanced mechanical link technology,...
News
New tanker keeps Staffordshire Fuels on the road
Staffordshire Fuels relying on Alpeco’s technology to keep vehicles on the road The new 6-wheel, four compartment vehicle built by Tasca Tankers is fully equipped with Alpeco’s bottom loading/electronic metering...
Market Report
Portland Market Report – A spectacular own goal or a pivotal act of unknown agents?
This time two years ago gas prices went stratospheric, as energy markets grappled with the implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Within a week of the invasion, European gas...
News
Linton Fuel Oils – by royal appointment
...can also be seen on many of the company’s new tankers. “It’s a steady process,” said Peter. “We can’t take all our trucks off the road at the same time...
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Greenergy acquires William C. Hockin (Tankers) Ltd
Last week Greenergy announced its acquisition of William C. Hockin (Tankers), a specialist haulage company located in the south west of England. The Hockin tanker business will be integrated into...