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United Petroleum Products offers bulk fuel, lubricants, transportation and personalized services to British Columbian businesses and individuals for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on providing solutions to you, the customer.
Aug 17, 2010
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MACKENZIE CELEBRATES RETURN OF PULP MILL
On August 17, 2010 was proud to announce the grand re-opening of the Mackenzie pulp mill. This is an exciting time for the community of Mackenzie, BC. Please read the full press release below.
The restart of the Mackenzie pulp mill has generated approximately 220 direct jobs, 500 indirect jobs and provided the local community with a significant economic uplift, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today at a grand re-opening celebration.
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| ul 14, 2010 |
Guardol ECT® with Liquid Titanium™ Field Test
ConocoPhillips has conducted extensive testing of Guardol ECT® Synthetic Blend with Liquid Titanium™ in engine tests, bench tests and in field tests. The field trials corroborate the enhanced wear protection and extended drain capability of Guardol ECT® with Liquid Titanium™. The field trials, now extended to off-highway operations, show that the API CJ-4 Guardol ECT® with Liquid Titanium™ provides significant reduction in wear relative to the API CI-4 Plus quality engine oil. The increased wear protection for Liquid Titanium™ predicted from bench tests and engine tests has been validated in real-life applications, in on-highway and off-highway equipment.
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| Jun 10, 2010 |
The government of BC is planning to implement the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on July 1, 2010. On that date, the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will be eliminated and the 7% BC rate will join the 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) resulting in a total HST rate of 12%. This tax implementation will change how UPPI invoices look and how the tax is calculated. The tax rate and exemptions will vary depending on the products.
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May 04, 2010
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B.C.’s Carbon Tax at Work in 2010
Back in July, 2008 British Columbian’s starting paying the Carbon Tax on gasoline, diesel, natural gas, coal, propane and home heating fuel. The Province has returned nearly $2.9 million in Carbon Tax dollars generated in 2009, to local governments who are committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2012. The funding is provided through B.C.’s Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program.
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Apr 01, 2010
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From April 21-23, United Petroleum took part in the Minerals North 2010 Tradeshow held in Prince George, B.C. This was an extremely successful annual event that drew over 400 delegates from across B.C., the Yukon and beyond. The focus this year was to showcase key exploration and advanced stage development projects that are anticipated to become the next generation of mines that will help sustain the northern economy.
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| Mar 01, 2010 |
The economy is finally starting to show some signs of recovery here in BC. Unfortunately, the BC 2nd quarter (April, May & June) forecast for overall lubricant sales volumes aren’t showing the same optimistic signs of recovery. The demand for lubes in the 2nd quarter is expected to be flat.
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| Feb 01, 2010 |
Parkland Income Fund is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Bluewave Energy, making Parkland Canada’s largest national independent fuel distributor. Parkland President and CEO Mike Chorlton said, “This is an exciting step for Parkland that broadens our geographic coverage and diversifies the markets we pursue, while following our strategic focus on fuel marketing to non-urban markets.”
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| Jan 01, 2010 |
On July 1, 2010 the BC Carbon Tax is scheduled to increase on all gas and diesel products. Please see the Carbon Tax rate changes below.
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