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Ministry of Defence Acquires Scottish Fuel Terminal to Strengthen Royal Navy Operations

The purchase of the Finnart Oil Terminal gives the Ministry of Defence long-term control over fuel supplies needed for naval operations and supports future investment at Scotland’s naval facilities.
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