Emo (oil)
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Emo Oil is an Irish
oil distribution brand that is based in Portlaoise and is named after a village called Emo
in County Laois
, Ireland
. While also having a market in Great Britain
, the brand is used by several divisions of DCC Plc
.
. It significantly expanded its operations in 1999 to include retail from filling stations with the purchase of the Burmah Fuels
filling station
network. Recently, Emo Oil has celebrated its 35th birthday.
Emo Oil supplies all grades of oil to several sectors including distributors, petrol stations, commercial enterprises and direct to home heating oil users through its Emo Direct operation. Their coverage currently includes Dublin, Limerick
, Westmeath
, Mayo
, Meath
, Offaly
, Kildare
, Carlow
, Kilkenny
and Laois
. The company offers 24 hour delivery, co-operative and helpful drivers, aftercare services, online ordering, and the option to pay through the post office
or any Post Point location (a service currently unique to Emo Oil). The current managing director of Emo Oil in Ireland is Portlaoise resident, Gerry Wilson.
, Emo Oil is a high profile brand name of DCC Energy Ltd
, an energy company based in Belfast
with several regional depots across Northern Ireland. DCC Energy Ltd uses several other brands alongside Emo (including Fuel Services, Cawoods Oil and the LPG brand, Flogas). All of these brands reflect the company's expansion through acquisition in the Northern Ireland market. The current managing director or Emo Oil in Northern Ireland is Donal Murphy.
In Great Britain
, Emo Oil (GB Oils) operates out of several depots and offices across England
, Scotland
and Wales
. Like the rest of the group, this newest division has grown out of acquisitions. Most notable for this are Shell Direct and Scottish Fuels. The current managing director of Emo Oil (GB) is Sam Chambers.
DCC is the largest oil distributor in Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
, with an approximate market share of 12%(including transport fuels) and 20% respectively, while in the Republic of Ireland
DCC Energy has approximately 10% of the market.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
oil distribution brand that is based in Portlaoise and is named after a village called Emo
Emo, County Laois
Emo is a village in County Laois, Ireland. It is located near Portlaoise on the R422 regional road just off the M7 Dublin–Limerick motorway.The late 18th century village of Emo originally sprang up around the gates of Emo Court...
in County Laois
County Laois
County Laois is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It was formerly known as Queen's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The county's name was formerly spelt as Laoighis and Leix. Laois County Council...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. While also having a market in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, the brand is used by several divisions of DCC Plc
DCC Plc
DCC plc is an Irish diversified investments group and holding company, founded by Jim Flavin in 1976.-Products and services:Among other interests, they own the Emo oil distributor/filling station network...
.
Operations in the Republic of Ireland
Emo Oil operates out of several regional depots and petrol filling stations throughout the Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It significantly expanded its operations in 1999 to include retail from filling stations with the purchase of the Burmah Fuels
Burmah Oil Company Ltd.
The Burmah Oil Company was a leading British oil business which was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.-History:The company was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1886 by David Sime Cargill to develop oil fields in the Indian subcontinent...
filling station
Filling station
A filling station, also known as a fueling station, garage, gasbar , gas station , petrol bunk , petrol pump , petrol garage, petrol kiosk , petrol station "'servo"' in Australia or service station, is a facility which sells fuel and lubricants...
network. Recently, Emo Oil has celebrated its 35th birthday.
Emo Oil supplies all grades of oil to several sectors including distributors, petrol stations, commercial enterprises and direct to home heating oil users through its Emo Direct operation. Their coverage currently includes Dublin, Limerick
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
, Westmeath
County Westmeath
-Economy:Westmeath has a strong agricultural economy. Initially, development occurred around the major market centres of Mullingar, Moate, and Kinnegad. Athlone developed due to its military significance, and its strategic location on the main Dublin–Galway route across the River Shannon. Mullingar...
, Mayo
County Mayo
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...
, Meath
County Meath
County Meath is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Mide . Meath County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Offaly
County Offaly
County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Offaly County Council is...
, Kildare
County Kildare
County Kildare is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Carlow
County Carlow
County Carlow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Carlow, which lies on the River Barrow. Carlow County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Kilkenny
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
and Laois
County Laois
County Laois is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It was formerly known as Queen's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The county's name was formerly spelt as Laoighis and Leix. Laois County Council...
. The company offers 24 hour delivery, co-operative and helpful drivers, aftercare services, online ordering, and the option to pay through the post office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
or any Post Point location (a service currently unique to Emo Oil). The current managing director of Emo Oil in Ireland is Portlaoise resident, Gerry Wilson.
Northern Ireland and Great Britain
In Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, Emo Oil is a high profile brand name of DCC Energy Ltd
DCC Plc
DCC plc is an Irish diversified investments group and holding company, founded by Jim Flavin in 1976.-Products and services:Among other interests, they own the Emo oil distributor/filling station network...
, an energy company based in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
with several regional depots across Northern Ireland. DCC Energy Ltd uses several other brands alongside Emo (including Fuel Services, Cawoods Oil and the LPG brand, Flogas). All of these brands reflect the company's expansion through acquisition in the Northern Ireland market. The current managing director or Emo Oil in Northern Ireland is Donal Murphy.
In Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, Emo Oil (GB Oils) operates out of several depots and offices across England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
and Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. Like the rest of the group, this newest division has grown out of acquisitions. Most notable for this are Shell Direct and Scottish Fuels. The current managing director of Emo Oil (GB) is Sam Chambers.
DCC is the largest oil distributor in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, with an approximate market share of 12%(including transport fuels) and 20% respectively, while in the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
DCC Energy has approximately 10% of the market.