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OFTEC advise the government to back biofuels in RHI
Leading oil equipment manufacturers have urged the government to include bioliquids in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
In a letter to the right honourable ...
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Energy statistics show fall in oil production
Thr price of heating oils rose by 4.1 per cent between Q1 2011 and Q1 2012
Oil production fell by 13 per cent in the first quarter of 2012, when ...
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Good spirits in bad weather at the Royal Cornwall Show
Mitchell and Webber had a successful and enjoyable time at the Royal Cornwall Show, despite the bad weather of an English summer.
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Gritting in rural areas – your views sought
Your opinions on changes to the law which would allow tractors to use red diesel for gritting roads are wanted by HM Revenue & Customs (...
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Potential investment value increase in oil and gas sector
The global energy industry remains buoyant despite an overall reduction in new projects, the latest EIC monitor report has indicated.
The number of new projects ...
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Topaz, Aware and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan promote positive mental health
Topaz CEO John Williamson, former Ireland rugby international, Alan Quinlan, and Rebecca Rushe, Aware’s head of fundraising, pictured at the launch
A major partnership ...
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Linton Fuel Oils – by royal appointment
Russell Mortimer, Neil Flynn, David Flynn and Peter Gower from Linton Fuel Oils
As the nation celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, across the city ...
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Fuel for thought…
The oil heating market has contracted significantly over recent years, because of what can legitimately be described as the ‘perfect storm’, says marketing consultant John ...
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Mobil lubricants improve fuel economy for Palmer & Harvey trucks
Fuel wholesaler Palmer & Harvey has reported an average fuel economy saving of 4.7 percent during a field trial using Mobil Delvac flagship synthetic engine and ...
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New website improvements from OPW Fueling Components
OPW Fueling Components has launched significant developments to its website. A new “How To” video library has been developed, while a new mobile site is ...
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Radar reversing system from Sentinel promotes vehicle safety
Sentinel Systems developed patented radar reversing safety systems after statistics showed that reversing accounts for nearly one-in-four deaths involving vehicles at work. The system limits ...
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Bullet Express turn to Smart Telematics to enhance driver performance
Navman Wireless to help Bullet Express improve driver efficiency across its fleet
Bullet Express, one of theUK’s leading logistics specialists, has invested in Smart ...
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TomTom passes landmark milestone with online fleet management system
TomTom has passed the 200,000 milestone for vehicles managed in its online fleet management system, Webfleet, optimising road operations for more than 16,500 businesses.
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“Hands free” vehicle ID from Cameron Forecourt
A new automatic vehicle recognition system (AVR) has been launched by Cameron Forecourt, which instantly identifies vehicles at the refuelling point.
The system uses a ...
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Spreading the cost of safety systems…
Brigade Electronics has launched a finance lease rental scheme aimed at medium to large truck fleets, in response to the growing number of operators struggling ...
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Blackmer introduces new sliding vane pump for AdBlue transfer
New sliding vane pump from Blackmer
Blackmer has announced the availability of the STX2A-DEF Sliding Vane Pump, designed specifically for the transfer of AdBlue.
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New additions to Apollo products announced
New generation of Apollo oil tank alarms announced by Dunraven Systems
Dunraven Systems has announced significant new additions to the Apollo range of storage tank ...
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Phillips 66 enters UK market
From 4 July the company name of ConocoPhillips has changed to Phillips 66.
The name change in the UK follows ConocoPhillips’ global repositioning of its ...
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No abuse by fuel suppliers says OFT
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has failed to prove that fuel suppliers are abusing their position in Shetland and other rural areas.
Whilst the ...
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Oil heating is more competitive
The latest independent figures show oil prices have become more competitive over the last four years. LPG remains the most expensive fuel for off ...
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Lewis Tankers wins biofuel transport contract
Lewis Tankers has won a two-year contract from PetroIneos Fuels to transport biofuel (‘denatured’ bioethanol) by road from bulk storage tanks located in the Grangemouth ...
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Suckling Transport’s top service award
The first recipient of the Suckling Transport service provider of the year award is the Southampton-based Harwood Truck Centre.
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Recognition for Crown Oil’s environmental contribution
Crown Oil has won a HazardEx award for its environmental contribution to industry.
The award follows a flawless operation – reported in Fuel Oil News – in ...
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Controlling legionella bacteria – new EI guidelines
In response to the recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Edinburgh, the Energy Institute (EI) has released new guidance for the oil and gas industry. &...