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Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

E100 opens Poland’s largest self-service gas station

November 20, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

E100’s latest opening is the largest self-service gas station in Poland. Built in a strategic location for international transport, the facility is 20 km from the border crossing in Zgorzelec, which is crossed by most trucks traveling to the West […]


News and Policies, World

Dover Fueling Solutions: Which future fuel is best?

June 1, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Despite the move towards decarbonisation, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are still prevalent in most markets. Up to 2020, nearly 80% of all passenger vehicles sold in the leading European markets were petrol or diesel, with the average lifespan of […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Thorntons refreshes rewards program with fuel discounts and sweepstakes

May 24, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Thorntons is welcoming the summer with exclusive offers for members of the Refreshing Rewards loyalty program.The new fuel savings program allows customers to save 5 cents per gallon automatically applied to all grades of fuel. In addition, members will receive […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

U.S.’s Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants Set Daily Production Records in July Despite High Fuel Prices

August 25, 2022

Via: Power Magazine

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that electricity generated by natural gas–fired power plants in the lower 48 states reached 6.37 TWh on July 21, setting a new record high for a day. In fact, the previous high, set […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Egypt: Government launches digital system for fuel supply management

June 28, 2022

Via: Power Magazine

The Government of Egypt announced the launch of a digital platform for oil fuel and natural gas management at service stations. The new service is part of a wider integrated programme for the digital transformation of the fuel infrastructure in […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

Fuel of the Future: How the World Can Build a True Hydrogen Economy

June 9, 2022

Via: Power Magazine

Versatile and plentiful, hydrogen could go a long way toward helping the world meet its climate targets. Already, it’s a component in all eight of the European Commission’s (EC’s) net-zero emissions scenarios for 2050. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the Department […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

How Fuel Cells Are Creating Sustainable Data Centers

May 16, 2022

Via: Power Magazine

In this day and age, there’s more of a need for data centers and cloud computing than ever before. They’re actually one of the fastest growing businesses out there right now. While they are essential, they’re also a drain on […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Australia: EG signs partnership with the RAA to offer fuel discounts

February 18, 2022

Via: PetrolPlaza

EG Australia has signed a new partnership with the Royal Automobile Association (RAA) to offer its members an exclusive fuel discount at their service stations. Driver will get discounted four cents for every liter they refuel at branded sites. As […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Gas Turbine Technology Advances That Could Boost Their Future Relevance

October 1, 2021

Via: Power Magazine

Gas turbines have grown into a hallmark of the modern power system for their high efficiency, reliability, operational flexibility, fuel flexibility, and low-emission power options. But if gas turbines are to remain relevant amid the anticipated proliferation of renewables, energy […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

NACS: U.S. convenience store counts stands at 150,274

January 22, 2021

Via: PetrolPlaza

There are 150,274 convenience stores operating in the United States, a 1.6% decrease in the number of stores in operation (152,720) at the close of 2019, according to the 2021 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count. The store count is based […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

USA: Majors Management acquires OSAN Petroleum retail fuel assets

December 28, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

Majors Management, a rapidly growing leader in the convenience store industry in the United States, acquired eight convenience stores and numerous dealer supply accounts from OSAN Petroleum. The OSAN portfolio increases Majors’ existing presence in its home state of Georgia. […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Customized petrol station management AGROLA counts on the fuel terminal HecStar from Hectronic.

December 17, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

This major contract could primarily be won on grounds of the customized and functionally convincing overall solution. Upon termination of the negotiations in late September 2019 AGROLA placed the order to equip appr. 350 petrol stations with fuel terminal of […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

USA: Global Partners to acquire network of sites in Connecticut

December 15, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

Global Partners LP announced an agreement to purchase 27 retail fuel and convenience store assets of Consumers Petroleum of Connecticut. The acquisition includes 27 company-operated gas stations with “Wheels”-branded convenience stores in Connecticut. The transaction also includes fuel supply agreements […]


Commercialization, Renewable Energy

Is EV right for the U.S. gas station business?

November 13, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

Electric vehicles only broke the 2% mark in yearly light-duty vehicle sales this year. Despite the low figure it has become an unavoidable topic of discussion for the fuel retail industry – with many operators wondering if they should install […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

USA: Majors acquires Regal Oil c-stores and dealer supply assets

November 4, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

Majors Management, a rapidly growing leader in the U.S. convenience store industry, has acquired 14 convenience stores and numerous dealer supply accounts from Regal Oil. The Regal portfolio increases Majors’ existing presence in Texas and expands the company’s footprint throughout […]


News and Policies, World

Nigeria: NNPC to start supplying CNG fuelling stations

September 17, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will support ongoing initiatives by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to provide alternate energy source to Nigerians through activation of CNG filling stations for motorists across the country. Speaking on TV, NNPC Managing Director, […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Dover Fueling Solutions launches DMP Probe

September 14, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

Using magnetostrictive technology, the DMP probe provides continuous and highly accurate readings of liquids inside of the tank, and is currently available as a wired model, with the release of the wireless model following later in the year. The DMP […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

USA: Voice fuel payments with Alexa now available at all ExxonMobil stations

September 8, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

“Alexa, Pay for Gas” is now available at over 11,500 Exxon and Mobil stations across the U.S. Customers with Alexa-enabled vehicles, Alexa-enabled devices like Echo Auto, or simply the Alexa app, can now pay for fuel with just their voice. […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels, News and Policies, U.S.

USA: CW Petroleum to expand business in fuel, c-store retail

July 27, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

CW Petroleum Corp (CWPE) has recently engaged a major investment bank to raise a combination of debt and equity to expand the company’s business in the United States. CWPE has also entered into discussions with a top 10 convenience store […]


News and Policies, World

Source North America joins Dover Fueling Solutions

July 10, 2020

Via: PetrolPlaza

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), a part of Dover Corporation, announced that Source North America Corporation, one of the largest stocking distributors in the United States, is joining its DFS’ Team of North American Distributors. Since its founding in 1979, Source […]