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Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit

...has been with the company for over 30 years.   “We have to plan well in advance with refinery staff for the arrival of our replenishment stock which comes by...

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Lords warn of Brexit threat to UK’s energy trade

...treaty is fundamental to the current functioning of nuclear energy generation in the UK. Failure to replace its provisions by the point of withdrawal could result in the UK being...

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No abuse by fuel suppliers says OFT

...evidence which may point to market distortion. A report before the Shetland council transport body said the OFT was writing to those who had made “unsubstantiated statements” during the consultation...
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Elections and energy policy: a powerful combination

Normally at this time of the year (roughly the half-way point), we look back over the past 6 months to see how oil and energy markets have developed since January....
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The European blackouts – causes and caveats

...of all this, the online conspiracy theory community predictably went into over-drive. Initial reactions on social media were that long-planned extra-terrestrial activity was to blame, quickly followed by cast-iron assertions...

Analysis

A year in the wholesale markets

...customer’s needs and expectations and can pinpoint any areas for improvement.” Mabanaft is the trading division of Marquard & Bahls, an independent and privately owned petroleum company. The business encompasses...

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Taking strategic action

...a strategic point of view, it is best that we control our own fuel stocks,” explained Adrian. “Having a physical footprint gives us far better flexibility to meet customer demand...

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A look at software developments in fuel distribution

...low price point making mass deployment very economical. Luis explains how Submetrika has developed a low-cost solution: “The classic telemetry solutions are expensive because all the intelligence is in the...
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The eternal influence of black gold

...saying that all kinds of pitfalls lie ahead. Oil prices rise, but almost always spectacularly fall at some point. Demand ebbs and flows with the tide of global consumption and...

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Dealing with FAME use in gasoil

...may need to make modifications such as the inclusion of a drain point in the tank to remove any water build-up. “As water is a big problem for SFGO containing...