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The evolving scope of fuel logistics
...logistics as something that I felt was a ‘real’ and vital industry for the UK economy and which offered multiple potential routes for development. I joined the National Freight Consortium...
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Fuel industry addresses ‘minimal and patchy’ supply shortage
The fuel industry has moved to quell suggestions of fuel shortages which could prompt panic-buying in the run-up to Easter as activists continue to block access to terminals and prevent...
Analysis
Products, services and developments for safer operations in fuel distribution
...for use in oil terminals and refineries, or any ATEX working environment where maximum visibility and protection from heat, flame and ARC flash is paramount. As well as being extremely...
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Mabanaft – majoring in innovative independence
...further expand its presence. “It’s vital that distributors see Mabanaft as a reliable supplier; so appreciative of previous issues, we ensure that our terminals are well stocked. Over the 09/10...
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Greenergy backs apprenticeships
...will be our future leaders, running our fuel terminals and manufacturing facilities in the years to come,” said Chris Platt, Greenergy North Tees terminal manager. “We employ more than 100...
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Milford Haven – frustration and regret
It was with ‘great frustration and regret’ that Bryan Kelly, vice president of UK operations for Murphy Petroleum, made the announcement that the Klesch Group deal announced in the summer...
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Valero extends Wincanton contract
...of Valero’s network of UK terminals, transporting more than two billion litres of fuel a year for the business. The logistics provider will operate a 24/7 service on behalf of...
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There ain’t no party like a Fuel Oil News and Portland party!
...and Margaret Major Sarah Morgan from Navigator Terminals James Spencer & David Mould Boilerjuice team Joby Clark & Nick Smith The FON team – Theo, Myfanwy and Callum Dixie Patel...
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The Prax Group acquires Total oil terminal
...Belgium over the last few months to ensure the smooth acquisition of the terminal. The facility will be re-branded as Prax Terminals Belgium, with Harvest Energy Marine managing all bunkering...
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BP – making a wholesale commitment
...400,000 barrels of crude per day.” BP has also divested non-core terminals – Aberdeen and Inverness to GB Oils, Dalston to INEOS and the Isle of Wight to MRH. Who...
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BP hires onshore support in Scotland
...on the North Slope (Alaska), BP’s pipelines and logistics programme (USA), Quad 204 and Clair Ridge (UK), Khazzan (Oman), the Tangguh Expansion Project (Indonesia) and the terminals upgrade programme (Mozambique)....
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Brobot – successful but ‘remaining vigilant’
Brobot Petroleum, which operates 23 filling stations, has successfully appealed via the First Tier Tax Tribunal against HMRC’s imposition of unreasonable conditions to obtain an excise duty Deferment Account Number:...
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Putting the Petroleum Driver Passport into practice
Brian Worrall, DODF chair and Marisa Ferguson, contracts manager, SQA, at the signing of the PDP agreement The UK’s first Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) has moved a step closer to...
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Supply commences at North Tees
...between terminal locations.” Other planned improvements at North Tees over the next 18 months include: Jetty modifications; A new pipeline to link Greenergy North Tees to other terminals in the...
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On to a winner at Johnston Oils
...also be entered into a second prize draw. With a network of independently operated fuel terminals throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Mabanaft is one of the UK’s largest...
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Simon supports Prax expansion
...fuel suppliers like Prax Petroleum a fully integrated package from receipt through to redelivery with intank or inline blending of biofuels with conventional hydrocarbons to meet RTFO regulations.” www.simonstorage.com www.praxpetroleum.com...
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Latest industry people moves – March 2025
...products and delivered business out of Grays and Grangemouth terminals. “Harry’s extensive experience and proven track record in the industry make him a valuable addition to the Phillips 66 team,”...
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Essar strengthens ASDA relationship with new deal
...based distribution assets from multi-national BP, which included the Kingsbury and Northampton Terminals, expanded our logistics infrastructure network. This has enabled us to capture additional opportunities, such as this new...