Oil Tanks News

OFTEC recognise excellence in oil tank and boiler field

The Oil Firing Technical Association (Oftec) has launched its annual search for excellence in the field of oil heating and cooker, looking to oil tank manufacturers such Balmoral and Titan.In 2008, Oftec has added new categories to its Awards for [more...]

Oil thefts reach Devon

Devon is the latest area of the country to be hit by a spate of heating oil thefts, according to local police.Four homes in the county have been targeted by criminals, who siphoned off thousands of litres of the fuel [more...]

Tank security measures recommended

Users of home heating oil have been advised to step up their security measures in the wake of a spate of thefts.Norfolk police have recorded 36 heating oil thefts in recent weeks and are keen for homeowners to take measures [more...]

Oil tank leaks can lead to court action, says Environment Agency

Homeowners have been warned to inspect their oil tanks for damage or cracks or face prosecution under environmental laws. The Environment Agency Wales (EAW) has said that leaks from oil tanks can cause damage to watercourses and soils. Furthermore, if [more...]

Liverpool has UK's coldest homes, study shows

Pensioners in Liverpool are living in the coldest houses, it has been revealed. According to a survey conducted by the Department of Health (DoH) 28.2 per cent of over-65s in Liverpool do not have central heating in their homes. Also [more...]

Landlady fights £10,000 heating bill

Gloucestershire woman has told of her war with British Gas over an electricity bill of more than £10,000. Vicki Atherton, who runs the Old New Inn in Bourton-on-the-Water, received the £10,676 demand earlier this month, having not been billed by [more...]

EST enlists community support for energy efficiency drive

The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has called on the support of a community group to help cut Northern Ireland's energy consumption levels. The body has enlisted the support of Women of the World, a group which celebrates cultural diversity in [more...]

Oil tank warning from Environment Agency

Businesses have been reminded to check their oil storage tanks for leaks or face heavy penalties if they are found to be polluting the environment. Should businesses by found to be in breach of environmental legislation due to an oil [more...]

Titan Tanks launches new vessel

Titan Tanks has launched a new 900 litre capacity vessel, it has been announced. The oil storage tank manufacturer's Truckmaster TM900 is a mobile diesel refuelling tank and has been designed for use in onsite refuelling of commercial vehicles. According [more...]