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Vital statistics for oil
The UK produced less oil in the fourth quarter of 2012; the closure of Coryton in July 2012 was a key factor says a recently published report.
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It’s a cracker for Essar
Moving the load was a complex technical operation – it took six hours to transport the head from Ellesmere Port docks to the refinery four miles ...
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Storage – reducing fire risk
Since the incident at Buncefield in December 2005 changes have been made in the regulatory approach to fire precautions at such installations. The EI Model Code ...
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Non-compliant tanks
“Failure to install a storage tank correctly can cause irreparable damage and significantly reduce operational life,” says Carbery’s John Switzer
An all Ireland oil ...
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Reviewing the UK’s oil stocking system
Is the present obligation on suppliers to hold stocks the most efficient model or would a centralised stocking agency be more appropriate? Your views are ...
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A victory for oil heating
The removal of proposals for a much reduced NOx emission level and a penalty on non-modulating domestic oil-fired boilers are ‘extremely positive for our industry’ ...
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Are fuel tankers ready for CNG?
Officially launching the new filling station – CNG Services John Baldwin and Edward Timpson, MP for Crewe and Nantwich
The UK’s first compressed natural gas (...
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Portland Market Report | Apr 2013
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Apr 2013
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New loads for tankers
Operations manager, Helen Lewis believes loadsfortanker.com is a fantastic way for hauliers to create new opportunities
Lateu Logistics is to launch a new service. &...
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Training in process safety
Director of Reynolds Training Services, John Reynolds (middle)
Reynolds Training Services (RTS) has been awarded a contract to produce training material for the National Skills ...
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Open to debate in Ireland
l-r From Corrib Oil in Co Galway – Tom Connolly, Gerry Mullen, Matt Stratford, Eamonn Dalton, with Neil Stewart, Stewart Oils, Co Roscommon
70% of distributors who ...
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Irish pay as you go scheme falters
Pictured at the pay as you go launch in 2012 (l-r) Charles Burns, commercial director Kingspan Environmental; David Blevings, OFTEC’s Ireland manager; Nelson McCausland; Philip ...
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Cost effective depot upgrades
Upgrade your skid with IFC
Distributors can now cost effectively convert existing loading skids from old mechanical registers to the latest electronic automated equipment with ...
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Tanks – getting the last drop out
If you spot a tank in a compromising position, please take a photo on whatever you have to hand and send it to jane@fueloilnews....
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Lewis Tankers flying high
Delivering 115 million litres annually, Lewis Tankers will employ three dedicated aviation fuel tankers on the new Q8Aviation contract
Lewis Tankers has won a new ...
Opinion
Is the heating oil market threatened by the government’s decision not to support bioliquids under the renewable heat incentive?
Ben More, Moorland Fuels, Devon
“After attending The Oil & Renewable Energy Show in October and conducting our own research, it’s clear that alternative ...
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Top up telemetry – what’s on offer?
In the December issue, fuel oil news covered the subject of tank top up services. Whilst concerns were raised about the reliability of some products, ...
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Suttons lands Total contract
New contract with Total UK strengthens Suttons position as a supplier of bulk fuel transport
Suttons has landed a new contract with Total UK for ...
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Theft advice to customers
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) says domestic oil consumers should be extra vigilant when it comes to safeguarding their oil supply.
The FPS recommends ...
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Visionary fuel solutions
Two former oil company executives have established a new management and consulting company – Fuel Supply Solutions.
With over 60 years of combined experience, founders Patrick Hudson ...
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Clugston expands fleet
Ready for action – brand new Clugston tanker
Clugston Distribution has announced a £1.5 million capital expansion of its fleet.
The expansion is part of a ...
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Fuel laundering – is enough being done?
Jim Allister
TUV leader, Jim Allister has hit out at the Irish justice minister’s response to fuel laundering.
He said: “How often do ...