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Lewis Tankers ahead of business plan
Latest figures released by Lewis Tankers show a much improved financial performance for 2011. Revenues grew 53% over the previous year to £11 million, and there was a 90% improvement...
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BP to cut 10,000 jobs as virus hits demand for oil
...executive of 111-year-old BP in February, said: “We will now begin a process that will see close to 10,000 people leaving BP – most by the end of this year....
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London launch for Eleven Recruitment
...of those 20 years. Indeed, we’ve been finding roles for people in gas & power and speciality chemicals for 19 years. “Eleven Recruitment’s focus is now on deepening the specialism...
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Thin cover for winter?
...northern Europe demand continues to grow, albeit at unspectacular rates – up 3% year on year in the first half in Germany and up by 2% in the first five...
Opinion
Towards a hydrogen economy: innovating for change
In June 2019, the UK became the first major economy to legally commit to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Meeting such a landmark target in just 27 years’...
Interview
Taking a different approach
...and seasonal prizes – last year’s was a 42-inch television; this year we’re offering free iPads for the highest upgrade to our premium kerosene. “When they purchase 700 litres or...
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Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023: entries of note
...early next year. We’re very excited to include them in our fleet and look forward to receiving more in the new year.” Exciting to see inspirational build innovation. WP Group...
Analysis
Prax – a fast track wholesaler
Weybridge-based Prax Petroleum has been in existence for 10 years. In less than a decade, the company has risen to become one of the largest independent oil importers and suppliers...
Analysis
Harvest Energy – change, challenge and opportunity
...every year but ensuring a consistent supply poses a problem. Last year, poor weather and increased demand for heating oil gave distributors a double whammy – it really was the...
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OAMPS marks 40 years of fuel sector commitment with brand refresh
...aligned with the downstream sector through the creation and continued sponsorship of the UKIFDA Driver of the Year award – now in its 25th year. Building and maintaining close working...
Analysis
Greenergy – liquid problem solving
...The industry needs to take a 10-year view when assessing investment opportunities. If we decided to refurbish a terminal today, it would take a minimum of three years before it...
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Andy Smith heads up Fuelmate
Andy Smith brings 17 years experience in the fuel card business to Rix-owned Fuelmate Well-known industry professional Andy Smith has been appointed to head up the Rix-owned Fuelmate fuel card...
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Latest industry people moves – March 2025
...with 20 years of experience within shipping. A spokesperson said: “We know John will bring a lot of value to our organisation and to our customers.” Fuel Additive Science Technologies...
Analysis
ACTION – changing health & safety culture from the ground up
...Every year we hold a sales conference to bring everyone together and this year’s was the first opportunity for all the depot managers and teams to see the new safety...
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Money-saving app launched to counter escalating fuel costs
...service provided by ByteStrype, a company founded in 2017 by 5 fuel industry professionals with over 100 years experience, ranging from running large fuel card portfolios to developing global fuel...
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Risk reduction for domestic customers
...our domestic customers.” Having a technology background, enabled Chris to build an online platform and start testing Oil Price Protect in selected areas in April last year. Checking with the...
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JET partners third Silverstone Classic
...to the Silverstone Classic for a further three years, through until 2019. For this year’s event, which takes place from 29th to 31st July, JET has teamed up with Vital...
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New jobs and a home heat campaign at Topaz
...is in job creation and expansion mode,” said Paul Candon, marketing and corporate services director at Topaz. “We’re constantly looking at sites with good potential – particularly near motorways. Our award winning...