Shell starts producing renewable natural gas in the US
06/10/2021 by Richard
Shell New Energies, a subsidiary of the energy company Shell, has started production at its first renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in
Understanding industrial cutting fluids
05/10/2021 by Mark
The fluids used in metalworking are designed to lubricate and cool. Fluids are vital to optimise a wide range of processes, assisting cutting speed, cut quality and
TotalEnergies pledges to safeguard biodiversity in Arctic project
04/10/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
France-based energy company TotalEnergies has published its biodiversity implementation strategy and Environmental, Safety and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) for the Artic LNG 2 project, in line with its commitment to engage with society and be…
Ford may make electric transmissions at Halewood
04/10/2021 by Mark
In what would be a boost for the British automotive industry, Ford is considering whether to produce its next-generation electric transmission (eTrans) systems at its Merseyside Halewood plant, which it used to operate jointly with…
Five questions to consider about lubricant sustainability
03/10/2021 by Richard
From world-leading manufacturers like Shell and Mobil to respected UK brands like Millers Oils and Morris, lubricant makers are increasingly concerned with the issue of sustainability. Oil producers take their role in environmental protection seriously…
Brent Crude breaks through $80 threshold
02/10/2021 by Mark
The price of benchmark Brent Crude broke through the $80 per barrel price towards the end of September as the oil markets tightened before receding slightly due to concerns about China’s lower
Best practices for handling used engine oil
01/10/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
In normal use, impurities that include dirt, grime, metal catalysts, varnish, chemicals and water can easily become mixed into engine oil. Unfortunately, this means that, in time, the product may no longer be able to…
TotalEnergies publishes Energy Outlook 2021
30/09/2021 by Richard
France-based energy company TotalEnergies has published its updated scenarios for the ongoing energy transition and how this may influence
Exploring the properties of grease
29/09/2021 by Mark
From bearings and vehicle gearwheels to gear boxes and agricultural equipment, grease is employed in a diverse range of applications. Providing invaluable benefits to machinery owners and operators alike, it defends equipment from corrosion, provides…
Mobil launches new oil for SUVs
28/09/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
ExxonMobil, under its Mobil lubricant brand, has released a new passenger car engine oil that is specially designed for sports
Important points to consider when using hydraulic fluids
27/09/2021 by Richard
While using the correct lubricant designed for a specific application or original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) requirements is the first step to getting the most from a product, there are several best practices that
IoT startup signs deal with Shell
26/09/2021 by Mark
Shell has signed a deal with Hiber, a company specialising in remote monitoring through internet-of-things (IoT) technology, to provide solutions for