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UK government guarantees Grangemouth upgrade loan
The UK will guarantee a 230-million-pound ($394 million) loan for an upgrade of Ineos AG’s petrochemical plant at Grangemouth in Scotland, protecting jobs ahead ...
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Relaunch of Seletar’s Great Yarmouth site
Lubricants supplier, Seletar Services, is relaunching its Great Yarmouth site following an investment of more than £250,000 to develop new office and depot facilities.
Seletar Services – ...
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Essar staff offered £30,000 “leaver incentive” package
As reported in July, Essar’s 1000 employees at the Stanlow Oil Refinery are being offered a voluntary severance package, now rumoured to be worth a ...
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Gulf Aviation extends presence in Scotland
Gulf Aviation supplies fuel at airports throughout the UK
Gulf Aviation, part of national fuel and lubricants supplier Certas Energy, has significantly extended its presence ...
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OFTEC launches “Tank Safe” campaign
OFTEC has teamed up with the Environment Agency and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) to launch a new ‘Tank Safe’ campaign, urging the one ...
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Norbert Dentressangle reports steady growth
Norbert Dentressangle has reported “steady growth and improved profitability” across all its business divisions in its half-year results released at the end of July.
First ...
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INEOS “more or less likely” to move into fracking
Ineos is giving the strongest signal yet of its intention to move into the controversial area of fracking.
The privately controlled chemicals group said it ...
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Murco confirms sale of Milford Haven refinery: 400 jobs saved
The sale of Murco’s Milford Haven refinery has been confirmed, saving the facility from closure and safeguarding 400 jobs.
Murphy Oil Corporation has announced that ...
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Improving blind spot awareness
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is urging businesses to educate their fleet managers and drivers about the risks of failing to check ...
Insight
Task force to take action on UK refining and fuel import issues
After a government review established seven actions to support the health of the UK’s refining sector and to ensure our fuel supply resilience, the ...
Opinion
“Do you expect domestic customers to desert oil in favour of renewables?”
New figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show the south west is leading the switch from oil to renewable forms of ...
News
Kerosene – supply and quality
Like driving on the left, the UK is pretty much on its own when it comes to using kerosene as a heating oil
Picking kerosene ...
Interview
ROM1 – a step in the right direction
In a bid to reduce illegal oil trading, the Revenue Commissioners introduced monthly Return of Oil Movements (ROM1) reports into the Republic of Ireland last ...
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New appointment for Certas
New head of national accounts, Franco Moller
Certas Energy has appointed Franco Moller as its new head of national accounts.
Franco brings a wealth of ...
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FTA Transport Manager on tour
The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Transport Manager series of conferences has become a must attend event for all transport managers across the country, providing ...
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New petroleum measurement training and technical guidance
Measurement of the quantity and quality of petroleum and its products is vital for accurate allocation, custody transfer and fiscal purposes, stock control and loss ...
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Loyal to oil – Watson Petroleum customers
A survey of 750 oil-using homes by Watson Petroleum and OFTEC earlier this year has revealed that oil heating remains a popular choice with few owners ...
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Research predicts oil price drop will continue
“Oil is becoming more affordable and competitive, and the cheapest option going forward for most off-gas homes” says Jeremy Hawksley
New research commissioned by OFTEC ...
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JET keeps Silverstone Classic on track
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, JET has announced a three-year sponsorship package that will see the fuel brand appointed as the official fuel ...
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Craggs Yorkshire pride
Caught on camera – Le Craggs team
When Le Grand Depart came to Yorkshire, Craggs Energy was in pole position.
“As a company with its origins ...
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Oil industry stars recognised
The 2014 OFTEC Awards for Excellence winners
The best talent in the oil heating industry was showcased at OFTEC’s 2014 Awards for Excellence event last month. ...
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Protecting consumers against summer oil theft
Domestic oil theft is on the rise according to the FPS. The trade association has warned consumers to be extra vigilant when it comes to ...