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.
| June 15, 2011 |
Canada Post on Strike
Please be advised that Canada Post is now on strike in all urban centres across Canada. This means that United Petroleum Products will not be able to mail any invoices or statements until the strike is over and mail services are restored. Please call or visit your local United Petroleum office and our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you with your account. Canada Post cannot predict how long this labour situation will last; however, talks are continuing today and this will hopefully be resolved soon. Please visit www.infopost.ca for the most recent Canada Post strike information. .
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| Dec 15, 2010 |
United Petroleum’s Merritt Cardlock Adds More Pumps
The United Petroleum cardlock in Merritt, BC has expanded by adding a new, second island with two pumps. Our Merritt cardlock site has been so busy for the past year, that customers were actually lined up down the road waiting to fuel their vehicles. Adding this new island will alleviate these long lines and our customers fuelled and on their way.
The new pumps were activated in November and are now fully operational. These pumps have added two additional diesel hoses and two marked diesel hoses. These are in addition to regular gas, premium marked gas, diesel and marked diesel.
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Nov 8, 2010
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GF-5 Specification Launched on October 1st
Recently approved by the International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) – a group comprised of representatives from automakers, oil companies and additives formulators – GF-5 was launched on October 1, 2010. GF-5 is the fifth generation of motor oil, hence the name, developed by ILSAC since GF-1 which debuted in 1992.
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Oct 7, 2010
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Re-refined Base Stocks Reach Par with Virgin Base Stocks, but Many Issues Still Hinder Industry Growth, Reveals Kline
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally, about 69% of the finished lubricant demand is converted into used oil. Of the total used oil collected, 78% is consumed as industrial fuel and 16% is re-refined, finds recently released study Global Used Oil 2009: Market Analysis and Opportunities from global consulting and research firm Kline & Company.
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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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| Jul 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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