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Q2 2012- oil production and consumption decreases
...of heating oils fell by 4.5% between quarter 2 2011 and quarter 2 2012, and by 5.6% between the first and second quarter of 2012. Natural gas production fell by...
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Phillips 66 extends renewable diesel offer to forecourts
...similar to conventional fossil fuel-based diesel but derived from biomass sources such as used cooking oil, fats, greases and vegetable oils resulting in a fuel of significantly lower carbon intensity...
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Oil – the only heating fuel where prices have fallen
Jeremy Hawksley speaking about Oilsave and the fight for oil heating at the Fuel Oil News Distributor Debate earlier this month. See the March issue of Fuel Oil News for...
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FPS gets ready for winter
...ways to reduce energy costs during the colder months,” added Mark. The campaign advices using an OFTEC registered technician to fix any problems as soon as possible. fpsonline.co.uk oilsave.org.uk oftec.org.uk...
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OPEC+ continues oil production cut in uncertain market
...into effect today, 5 December, in an already churning oil market. Speaking after yesterday’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “The decision by OPEC+...
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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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Fluid Oil – meeting strategic objectives
...first commercial plants which will be able to upgrade between 500bpd to 1,000bpd. Viscositor – Fluid Oil’s environmentally friendly technology is predicted to process heavy crudes and dirty oils for...
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Total fuel control with the Hytek remote tank monitor
...It can monitor all types of fluid, including diesel, HVO, biodiesel up to B100, all oils, clean or dirty, and Adblue®. It’s easy to supply and install – with a...
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The material question of floor mats for safe working in oily environments
...other debris off the workers’ boots.” Grit-top – ‘the ultimate oil-safe floor mat’ For the ultimate oil-safe floor mat, First Mats recommends the Grit-Top. The 100% Nitrile build makes for...
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Clugston expands fleet with Cobo tankers
...Cobo vehicles merge experience, technology and quality. Product capabilities include motor spirit, diesel, ethanol, bio diesel, bio ethanol, aviation fuel (kerosene), gas oil, marine gas oil, fuel oils and other...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning – are your customers aware?
...their home,” added Malcolm. The campaign runs from 18th-24th November. Check http://www.oilsave.co.uk for further information on how to minimise the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. Oil consumers can also contact...
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EnergyLink – flexible contracting from Wincanton
...services for the fuels, bitumen and oils markets will be available through a flexible contracting model, underpinned by the safety and service credentials established by Wincanton in these markets for...
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Everything that a manager of people needs
...Energy, where he launched a sales academy and helped hone the performance of the company’s sales team. Robbie has also held roles at Certas Energy, GB Oils and Company Fuel...
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Innovation in flash point testing delivers increased speed and high accuracy
...500. The given standard was ISO 2719 Procedure A, covering the flash point determination of distillate fuels (diesel, biodiesel blends, kerosene, motor oil, turbine fuels), new and in-use lubricating oils,...
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Views on the government’s plans to abolish the red diesel subsidy
...to farmers and construction companies.’ Speaking with John Ford of Ford Fuel Oils, he told Fuel Oil News that in his opinion: “Scrapping the gas oil rebate not only hits...
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What future for heating oil?
...energy sources. Three possible scenarios for kerosene Best Case (P10) This is one where the sector, through initiatives such as Oilsave, is able to mount effective efforts, through promotion...
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Hunt begins for new diesel fuel marker
...oils policy team leader at HMRC, said: “Although the UK’s current fuel marker is actually one of the better quality markers in use, we are not complacent and appreciate the...
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Diesel fraud uncovered in Sunderland
...suspected laundered fuel, tanks and equipment were seized during the operation. Investigations are continuing. Pat Curtis, National Oils Co-ordinator, HMRC, said: “We believe that fuel was stored, laundered and sold...