Market & Supply 45
Carrying 27,500m3 of ethane from US shale fields, the INEOS Insight heads for Grangemouth with the words ‘Shale Gas for Manufacturing’ emblazoned on its side
Yesterday morning Fuel Oil News witnessed the arrival of the INEOS Insight as it travelled down the Firth of Forth towards Grangemouth. Commenting on the ship’s arrival chairman and founder of INEOS Jim Ratcliffe said: “This is a hugely important day for INEOS and the UK.”
Having ceased production in November 2014, approximately 60% of Milford Haven’s refinery’s process units will be dismantled and rebuilt at an existing facility located outside the UK. Site relocation is part of the ABB asset closure and site regeneration service portfolio
ABB Consulting has been awarded a contract to support the dismantling of the former Milford Haven refinery in south Wales. At its close the refinery produced 108k barrels per day.
Just how well the trucks work in their difficult operating conditions can be seen in a new film now available on Volvo Trucks’ YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwhyoUyJNoY
Volvo Trucks is now taking yet another important step in the development of autonomous vehicles. The aim is to examine how this technology can contribute to safe and productive transports in tough geographically-limited application areas.
Angus Blundell is expected to play a key part in Certas Energy’s growth over the next five years. He will be integral to delivering significant growth on both existing and new business by adding a stronger sales focus to the Certas Energy offering
Coinciding with the appointment of Angus Blundell as marketing director earlier this month, Certas Energy has unveiled a redesigned, transactional version of its website.
Keen to hear from suppliers small and large across the whole of the UK, the government’s professional procurement arm, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), is gearing up to launch a new framework contract for the supply of liquid fuels to central government and other public sector organisations.
Par Petroleum, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last month, supplies 42 JET branded sites across the north ex rack from terminals. Find out more in Fuel Oil News September 2016. Thanks to Liz Boardman who spotted this tanker just outside Morpeth
The Energy Institute has recently published updated technical publications on the design, construction and operation of workshops for petroleum road tanker maintenance and guidelines for road tanker drivers’ emergency actions on road tanker loading racks plus a new free to download publication detailing recommendations for a standard method of inspection for a safe loading pass.
OFTEC registered technicians can assist your customers with advice on the necessary precautions to protect their oil heating assets
OFTEC has welcomed research which reveals that heating oil is no longer one of the top five most commonly stolen items in rural areas of the UK.
In his new role as manager, national sales at Phillips 66, Mark Todd looks forward to playing ‘an important role in expanding our share of the wholesale and retail market’
Mark Todd has been appointed to the role of manager, national sales in the UK & Ireland Marketing division of Phillips 66. Mark takes over from Emma McKim, who is moving to an internal role in London.
At the point of joining the JET network, the sites, which have all been reimaged, had a combined volume of 18 mlpa; this has already increased and further growth is predicted.
Marketed by Certas Energy in Britain, the Gulf brand once again supported this year’s Layer Marney Cup. Certas Energy supplies fuel to over 1,200 service stations
The Layer Marney Cup, an historic fuel consumption trial, was recreated last month with around 50 cars completing a 72-mile route through the Essex countryside.
How customers rate their performance really matters to Mabanaft. The company carries out regular surveys to keep up to date with customers’ views and ensure that high standards are being consistently met and maintained. Here they share the findings from their 2016 survey.
Certas Energy, which will occupy 3000 sq ft of the ground floor, is the first company to sign up for space in Slough’s nine-storey landmark
Next Thursday (1st September) Certas Energy will move from its regional office at Egham in Surrey to The Switch, a newly refurbished suite of A-grade offices situated in Slough.
Helen Evans, brand and communications coordinator at Phillips 66, was presented with the award during a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel
In recognition of its occupational health & safety and fleet safety records Phillips 66 took two gold awards at the 2016 RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards, the 60th anniversary of the awards.
The 2016 Freight Transport Association (FTA) Transport Manager conferences start in Chepstow on Wednesday 14th September
Kerax is among Rob Austin’s sponsors for the 2016/17 season of the British Touring Car Championships.
Kerax launched its own brand lubricant Kerax HyperDrive at Automechanika 2016 in Birmingham.
The Asda project at East Retford was completed in a 10 week time frame with the site handed over at the end of last month
The Premier Group, the UK’s largest independent fuel engineering company, has completed its first project as part of its new contract with Asda.
Simple to use – the OptiMate electronic metering system eliminates cross-contamination
MechTronic’s aim is to eliminate cross-contamination for the road tanker industry with the easy integration of VisiLevel and OptiMate, helping to safeguard fuel oil distributors’ product from costly cross-contamination.
The Essar marketing team at Manchester Airport – Simon Jones, sales support manager, Carlos Rojas, head of marketing strategy, Adam Brayne, business development manager and Mithlesh Sahani, head of supply
Essar Oil (UK) has signed its first agreement for the direct supply of aviation fuel to a commercial carrier, with a major deal having been agreed with Emirates airline at Manchester Airport Tuesday (9th August).
Built in 1959 Whitegate is Ireland’s sole refinery, it processes up to 75,000 barrels of crude oil per day, producing transportation and heating fuels. It has a workforce of 160 employees as well as many contract personnel
Last week Canadian-owned Irving Oil announced an agreement had been reached with Phillips 66 to acquire its Whitegate refinery.
Thames Oilport is a deep-water fuel terminal located on the site of the former Coryton refinery, giving direct access to the global fuel supply market and to the world’s most competitive new refineries
Thames Oilport is to expand the amount of tankage to be used for diesel storage, bringing into use a further 56,000 cbm of tankage from Q1 2017.
Just four days after announcing an agreement to purchase Bolton-based forecourt operator Synergie Holdings, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is to also purchase Roadside Group Limited.