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New jobs and a home heat campaign at Topaz
...have experienced very mild weather up to this point, forecasters are warning that temperatures are set to fall rapidly in coming weeks,” said commercial director Liam Mulcahy. “Ordering oil on...
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“Hands free” vehicle ID from Cameron Forecourt
A new automatic vehicle recognition system (AVR) has been launched by Cameron Forecourt, which instantly identifies vehicles at the refuelling point. The system uses a tag with a unique code...
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Industry engagement continues in quest to resolve FAME issues
...to 7% within the EN590 and BS2869 gas oil and diesel markets. “Interestingly, the evidence pointed to a cluster issue, as 76% of the reported incidents happened in Central Belt...
Analysis
Products and services for developing fuel depots
...financial benefits.” In the ever-changing world of liquid fuels, ENDEGS is flexible and keen to move with the times as David points out: “We’re driven to evolve with our clients...
Insight
The emergence and growth of Puma Energy
...in the Congo then significantly so in Angola. In 2007 substantial storage facilities were established in Norway and Estonia taking advantage of their strategic locations as confluence points for trading...
Review
FoxInsights launches scalable telemetry kit for small to mid-size distributors
...challenges of emergency deliveries, route inefficiencies, and customer runouts by providing a streamlined, low-barrier entry point into remote tank monitoring. Jake Swanson, International Account Manager at FoxInsights, spoke with Margaret...
News
BlueStream – “the Adblue storage and management solution”
...at both fuel retailers and vehicle operators with their own fuel storage capabilities, the BlueStream range allows the option of dedicated single or multi-point Adblue dispensing, service bars including air,...
Knowledge
Tech solutions: Tackling today’s challenges with smarter operations
...of implementing tech solutions in key business areas. Addressing the pressure points i. Margin erosion One of the biggest issues facing the sector is margin erosion. When a customer orders...
Insight
Online fuel marketplaces: Menace or opportunity?
...maximum price points, pricing becomes dictated by the platform reducing distributor control over pricing structure. 3. Intense price competition Transparent, on-screen price comparisons mean FODs cannot rely on service differentiation...
Analysis
Fuelling confidence: Why infrastructure readiness matters more than ever
...of deliberate planning and investment. Building resilience through investment Earlier this year, EET Fuels completed a $130 million investment in Stanlow Refinery. This was not simply about increasing output; it...
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Promoting oil heating and cooking
...initiative will include flyers, leaflets and web-based information. The website www.oilsave.org.uk/ will be refocused and updated to act as a focal point for the campaign. It is hoped that delivery...
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An industry creating its own new dawn – liquid biofuel trials in the UK
...The government grants will dry up by March this year and questions remain over the capabilities of the grid – especially with electric charging points for vehicles also a key...
Opinion
Treasury stance on CBAM heightens fears over UK fuel import reliance
...widening policy gaps and increasing pressure on the UK refining sector. Industry warnings have consistently pointed to the risk that, without intervention, the UK could become increasingly reliant on imports...
Insight
What future for heating oil?
...Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), given that it comprises 70% fossil fuel and so could raise questions, at least from a PR standpoint, about the true credentials of the green agenda...
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Hand sanitiser spark risk warning
...recommended. Easy to use footwear testers can be installed at designated entry points to hazardous areas in the facility. Such testers utilise a simple plate on which an individual stands,...
Opinion
Stick or Twist: oil services have crucial choices to make as energy transition accelerates
...be much higher up the corporate agenda than other regions, such as the Middle East, which will see hydrocarbons retain their importance as a focal point. Drew Stevenson, PwC’s Energy,...
Analysis
In review: the 2022 tanker market
...they get the chassis for SLP upgrade before we do. This helps forward planning immensely and allows us to move the builds around and get a barrel ready for a...
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Red diesel rebate change – the unwelcome impacts and contradictions
...development and adoption of greener alternative technologies and a reduction in fuel use. Contradictions The owner of a recycling business has pointed out the inherent contradictions in the intended environmental...