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The trade association for the oil distribution industry FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) has called on Chancellor Philip Hammond to use his Autumn Statement later this month to recognise the off-grid sector and assist the 1.25m mainly rural homeowners who...

OFTEC Training Manager, David KnipeIn response to industry requests, OFTEC has extended its offering with the launch of a new course covering the servicing and commissioning of larger multi-stage burners, as fitted in many light and medium commercial appliances.The course,...

Heating Oil Tank Specialist Carbery Launches New Fuel King Bunded Diesel TankHeating oil, diesel and water storage tank specialist Carbery Plastics Limited has unveiled the company’s all-new 2500FKP/S Fuel King – the latest addition to the West Cork manufacturer’s range...

From left to right: FPs Technical Manager Tony Brown, Marketing & Events Manager, Dawn Shakesphere & Chief Executive Mark AskewThe trade association for the oil distribution industry in the UK and Republic of Ireland, FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) is...

OFTEC Urges Installers To Prepare For Energy Related Product DirectiveWith a little over 6 months to go until new EU energy efficiency regulations come into force covering the production, testing and labeling of heating appliances, OFTEC is urging installers to...

OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) and the FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) have joined forces to launch a new ‘Tank Safe’ campaign, urging the 920,000 oil-heated homes in England, Wales and Scotland to make sure their storage tanks are fit...

David Blevings, OFTEC Ireland Manager and Kevin McGrady, Emergency Pollution Officer with NIEA.The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC), which represents the domestic and light commercial oil heating sector, joined forces today to launch...

Heating Oil Remains Cheaper Than Mains Gas And LPG, Says Federation of Petroleum SuppliersFor the third quarter in succession the winners in the home energy market are the 1.5 million British homes using heating oil, according to data recently released by...

FPS EXPO 2018, the biggest exhibition dedicated to the oil and fuel distribution industry and its suppliers takes place in Liverpool from Wednesday 18 to Thursday 19 April 2018.Following a very successful second exhibition at Liverpool in 2017, FPS EXPO...

Photograph of Jeremy HawksleyOn the back of recently announced government proposals to reduce what are described as ‘out of control’ green energy costs, The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) says it’s time to look at ‘more pragmatic and affordable ways’...