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Malaysia: 20-litre fuel cap at border from today
From today, the sale of petrol and diesel to foreign-registered vehicles at border towns is capped at 20 litres per vehicle. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said all petrol stations at border towns had been notified
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OMV Italia sold to San Marco Petroli
In February 2009, OMV - the leading energy group in the European growth belt - announced its intention to withdraw from the Italian market by the end of the year. Now, OMV has signed an agreement with San Marco Petroli, a petroleum company for wholesale trading based in Porto Marghera (Venice), for the sale of its Italian subsidiary OMV Italia S.r.L.
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Alternative and Renewable Fuels
Pakistan: Parity in CNG, petrol prices likely to affect bus project
Despite President Asif Ali Zardari taking a keen interest in the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto CNG Bus Project, the intention of the federal government to bring the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) at par with that of petrol has created a host of reservations amongst the stakeholders concerned, with many apprehensive about the future of the project if parity is accorded to CNG and petrol prices
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Shell to sell Swedish refinery and retail network
Shell plans to sell its Swedish arm, including a refinery in Gothenburg and 400 petrol stations
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Exxon Mobil Corporation and XTO Energy Inc. announce agreement
Exxon Mobil Corporation and XTO Energy Inc. announced an all-stock transaction valued at $41 billion. The agreement, which is subject to XTO stockholder approval and regulatory clearance, will enhance ExxonMobil’s position in the development of unconventional natural gas and oil resources
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Petrol Stations News
ELIOR to acquire in France motorway outlets from EXXON-MOBIL
Elior has acquired ROC-France, a subsidiary of Exxon-Mobil’s Esso that specialises in managing service stations located on France's motorway and dual carriageway networks. In accordance with the purchase agreement, Elior will progressively become the operator of all Esso’s motorway service stations – currently 62 in total
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PETRO-CANADA/SUNCOR sells 98 outlets in Ontario
Husky Energy has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Suncor Energy to purchase 98 retail outlets in the Ontario market
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Convenience news
Retail chains opening stores at petrol stations to trade on public holidays in Poland
Large retail chains are opening small stores located at their petrol stations in order to circumvent the prohibition on trading on public holidays
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Payment & Card Processing
Pinnacle Clients Rolling-Out New and Improved POS Hardware
The Pinnacle Corporation (Pinnacle) announced that key clients, Tedeschi Food Shops of Rockland, MA and Delta Sonic Car Wash of Buffalo, NY are in the process of rolling out new POS Hardware from UTC RETAIL to their over 200 collective retail locations.
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Aviation, marine, railway & road transport refuelling
Aviation industry says biofuel will help it meet targets
Global aviation industry has said use of biofuel will play a key role in helping it meet its carbon dioxide emission reductions targets to ease the pace of climate change, offering a major opportunity to farmers in countries like Kenya now venturing to growing biofuel crops
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Equipment Manufacturer News
Dresser Wayne® awarded ISO 14001 for 'Green Manufacturing and Safety'
Certification recognizes Fuel Dispenser and Forecourt Technologies Provider for environmental and employee health and safety performance
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Astley Signs - Expansion is a sign of the times
A sign company supplying some of Britain’s best-known blue-chip groups has expanded.
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Jack Finney joins The Pinnacle Corporation as VP Strategic Accounts
The Pinnacle Corporation (Pinnacle) announced that Jack Finney has joined its sales organization as Vice President of Strategic Accounts. In this newly formed role, Finney will be responsible for the overall account management and business objectives for existing and prospective key strategic clients.
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Finally the integrated FAFNIR solution to measure bulk storage tanks.
The flexible level sensor VISY-Stick Flex, a cost effective and accurate solution to measure and control large fuel and oil storage tanks
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New range of LPG solutions
As European demand for LPG on the forecourt intensifies, Gilbarco Veeder-Root has started shipping its latest range of LPG dispenser solutions.
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