"Tanker McTankface?": Isle of Man Energy asks youngsters to help name new lorry

Company adds two new LPG road tankers to its fleet

Isle of Man Energy is asking youngsters on the Island to help name one of its new lorries.

The company recently added two new LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) road tankers to its fleet, something it says represents a significant investment in the Island’s energy infrastructure.

Children and young people are being encouraged to download a special colouring sheet and submit a photo of their completed artwork via the Isle of Man Energy Facebook page, along with their suggested tanker name. 

The chosen name will be temporarily added to the side of  the tanker and also be translated into Manx to celebrate 2026 as the Year of the Manx Language (Blein ny Gaelgey).

The winning entrant will also receive a JAC Stores voucher and an Isle of Man Energy gas voucher.

How to enter:

•              Download the official colouring sheet from the Isle of Man Energy Facebook page

•              Colour it in and choose a name for one of the new tankers

•              Upload a photo of the completed entry to the Isle of Man Energy Facebook page

•              The winning child will receive a JAC voucher and n Isle of Man Energy voucher

•              The winning name will be proudly displayed on one of the new tankers for a limited time

Isle of Man Energy has spent £300,000 on the two new LPG road tankers as part of a £2 million investment in its natural gas and LPG networks across the Island.

The company says: 'This builds on the addition of three new cylinder delivery vehicles over the past three years, further strengthening the company's LPG distribution fleet. 

'A scheduled 10-year inspection of the Sphere LPG storage vessel will also take place next year'.

Aidan Baglow, Managing Director, says the acquisition forms part of Isle of Man Energy's 'ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing modern infrastructure that supports the safe and dependable delivery of energy across the Island'.

Mr Baglow adds: "These new LPG road tankers represent much more than new vehicles - they’re an investment in the future of our business and the Island community we serve.

"Reliable infrastructure is essential to keeping the Island moving and we’re proud to be adding to our fleet. We also want to celebrate in a way that reflects our community spirit, so what better way than inviting children to help name one of our newest additions. We can’t wait to see the imaginative names they come up with."