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An Unexpected Benefit of Online Casinos in Brazil: Supporting the Energy Sector
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In a surprising turn of events, the Brazilian government has found a new ally in its fight against inflation and energy challenges: online casinos and crash games, like Aviator operators. By introducing additional taxes on these rapidly growing sectors, the...
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Indian oil and gas exploration
ONGC’s Discovery of Five New Oil and Gas Sources Boosts Indian Industry
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India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) recently announced the discovery of five new oil and gas sources, marking a significant development for the country’s energy industry. These discoveries were made in multiple regions, both onshore and offshore, and promise...
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Oil in the Middle East
Oil Prices Recover After Israel Retaliates Against Hezbollah
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Oil prices saw a partial recovery on Tuesday following Israel's military response to Hezbollah's recent attacks. The geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again highlighted the region's critical role in global energy markets, causing fluctuations in oil prices....
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US Administration Purchases 4.65 Million Barrels of Crude Oil for SPR
US Administration Purchases 4.65 Million Barrels of Crude Oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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In July 2024, the Biden-Harris administration made a significant move to bolster the United States' energy security by purchasing 4.65 million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). This acquisition is part of a broader effort to...
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One of World Largest Solar Plants to be Used to Produce Oil. – OilFiredUp
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One of the largest solar plants in the world is currently being built in Oman. The plant dubbed Miraah, created by GlassPoint for Petroleum Development Oman, was designed purely  to boil water for use in oil production rather than to...
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The Search is On For Oil Industry Driver Of The Year 2017 – OilFiredUp
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2016 Driver of the Year Winner Ian Ross of NWF Fuels LtdWith less than six months to go until the key event in the oil and fuel distribution industry’s calendar, FPS EXPO 2017, the hunt is now on to find...
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DCC's Maxol Direct Rebrands As Emo In Northern Ireland – OilFiredUp
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DCC Energy Limited has confirmed that it is ditching the Maxol Direct brand in Northern Ireland, following the acquisition of Maxol Group’s home heating oil interests in Northern Ireland earlier this year.By 31st. March 2012, the Maxol Direct business will...
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Greens Promise VAT Reduction On Housing Repairs And Renovations – OilFiredUp
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Greens Support Housing Repair And Renovation VAT ReductionThe Green Party has today pledged to cut VAT on housing repairs and renovations.Currently the VAT rate on repairs and renovations is 20% but, with the UK’s housing stock in desperate need of...
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FPS EXPO 2017 Sees Increase In First Time Exhibitors – OilFiredUp
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FPS EXPO the oil and fuel distribution industry’s annual exhibition taking place at The Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 10 and 11 May and organised by trade association The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) is gearing up apace, with more companies,...
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FPS Chief Executive Mark Askew Resigns – OilFiredUp
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Mark Askew, Chief Executive of The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) who has been at the helm of the trade association for fuel and heating oil distributors since April 2011 has this week resigned to move to pastures new.Mark Askew...
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