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In the first quarter of 2013 oil boiler sales increased by 22% compared to last year.
Sales at the end of 2012 also showed an improvement on the ...
Visitors to FPS EXPO 2013 admire WCF Fuels’ latest tanker. Built by RTN Lakeland, it features WCF Fuels’ new logo
Visitor numbers at this year’s ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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’ ...
Although the government says it ‘remains committed to introducing a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme for householders,’ the scheme’s introduction has been further postponed.&...
Due to be launched on 1st January 2014, the scheme manager for the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) is the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
The scheme manager ...
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 (...
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. &...
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 ...
Jill Turner receives the award from councillor John Loughnan
Carbery Plastics has been recognised at an awards ceremony hosted by its local town council.
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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 ...
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 ...
Encouraging the uptake of high efficiency oil-fired appliances is Martyn Bridges, OFTEC’s new chairman
….That is the challenge for Martyn Bridges, Worcester, Bosch Group’...
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 ...
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....
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
As the Budget fast approaches, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) continues to press the case for a reduction in road fuel duty to ease the ...
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 ...