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New electronic toll system started in Slovakia
The Slovak Republic changes the system of charging the road infrastructure from highway stickers to the electronic toll collection system. The new electronic tolling system was put into operation at midnight on 1st January 2010
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Alternative and Renewable Fuels
Government of BanglaDesh plans to expand LPG use to end energy crisis
The government is eyeing on rapid expansion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) uses along with gas rationing in industries and other bulk consumers to come out of the current severe crisis, officials informed. But businesses and other affected people see the government plan as non-pragmatic and said it would fail to make any significant headway
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Oil Company News
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Statoil launch new biofuel in Norway
Statoil is the first company in Norway to offer 5 per cent bioethanol to general consumers. From January 2010 onwards 40 per cent of Statoil's stations will be selling the new biofuel "Bensin 95"
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Rosneft approves business plan for 2010: 45 new and 88 reconstructed petrol stations planned
Russian state-controlled oil major OAO Rosneft informed that its business plan for 2010 envisages crude oil and gas condensate production to rise by 4.4% on the year to 117.6 million metric tons, up from an estimated 112.6 million tons in 2009, mainly due to increased drilling and further infrastructure development at the Vankor field in eastern Siberia
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Petrol Stations News
Wissol named 'petrol station network' of November by Modern Petrol Station Magazine
The award was given for superior design, newest technological and technical solutions and for the wide variety service offering
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ENOC eyes self service move in early 2010
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) i nformed it was looking at introducing a self-service concept across its network of service stations in Dubai and the Northern Emirates in early 2010
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Plan to set up 1000 gas filling stations across India in 3 years
The Indian Auto Gas company,engaged in distributing LPG for automobiles, plans to set up 1,000 gas filling stations across the country over a three year period at a cost of Rs 700 crore, according to a top company official
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Convenience news
Dorset retailers against Sunday trading reform
Plans for a campaign to change controversial Sunday trading laws have been rejected by retailers in Dorset
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Chicken Republic partners with Oando for eateries
Food Concepts Plc, the fastest growing chicken brand in Sub- Saharan Africa, has announced its partnership with oil marketing giant, Oando Plc, to roll out 100 restaurants in two years
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Aviation, marine, railway & road transport refuelling
Sonol renews jet fuel agreement with Star Alliance
The deal worth $60 million annually includes refueling for Air Canada, Continental and Lufthansa
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Equipment Manufacturer News
Loblaw selects Gilbarco® FlexPay™ EMV CRIND® for entire gas bar network
Toronto-based Loblaw Companies Limited will upgrade more than 750 fuel dispensers at 200 locations across Canada with Gilbarco's FlexPay EMV CRIND Card Reader in Dispenser. The new CRIND complies with EuroPay MasterCard Visa (EMV) payment system requirements as it is able handle "chip and PIN” debit and credit cards
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TESCO Dunnhumby acquires pricing software specialist KSS Retail
Data mining specialist Dunnhumby, predominately owned by Tesco, has acquired price optimisation software provider KSS Retail
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| New PetrolPlaza feature: Worldtime Clock
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Hi, first of all, Happy New Year to all our readers! This week, I’d like to update you on the new PetrolPlaza Worldtime Clock feature.
If you call your business partners and customers around the world you should know which is the best time to contact them.
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