Opinion
Prax pledges on jobs and decarbonisation
Luc Smets has been appointed general manager of the Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery at North Killingholme, bringing with him more than three decades of experience in the petrochemical industry, with...
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The Prax Group acquisition, appointments and securitisation
...Luc Smets, general manager, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery appointment, Luc was refinery manager for the Gunvor Group, where he also sat as chairman of the refinery’s board of directors, and...
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Distributor diaries September 2023
The latest updates from our distributor community Compass Fuel Oils – delivering 500l of kerosene to a lucky winner! Compass Fuel Oils, the Lancashire-based fuel distributor, has announced the winner...
Interview
In Profile – Luc Smets
In the August edition of Fuel Oil News magazine, we chatted with Luc Smets, general manager at Prax Lindsey oil refinery, to discover more about the man behind the industry...
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Interview
In Profile: Luc Smets
Speaking of his family, recent achievements and a love of chocolate, we chat with Luc Smets, general manager at Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery to discover more about the man behind...
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A champagne day for Hull-based Rix
...Lerrix by Lucinda Rix, daughter of company chairman, John Rix. The name “Lerrix”, explained John, comes from Lucinda’s initials (Lucinda Emily Rix), coupled with the company convention of having the...
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Distributor diaries November 2023:updates from our distributor community
...enjoyed the day with the sun shining and luck on their side as Warrington Town, also known as The Yellows, had their first win since 19th August getting them back...
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Biofuels – an uncertain future
...renewable source. RTFO was subsequently changed in 2009 to slow down targets because of concerns about the effects of indirect land use change (ILUC). The targets for the biofuel content...
Opinion
A reliable and secure supply
...come. To oversee operations on site, the Prax Group appointed Luc Smets as general manager of the refinery. Luc confirmed that the acquisition “provides an opportunity to close a gap...
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Distributor diaries December 2023: updates from our distributor community
...a company based in Sweden. I have been lucky enough to stand side by side with our pro staff, who are regarded as some of the best lure anglers in...