Shell does deal with Emirates to supply SAF
05/10/2023 by Mark
Shell’s aviation arm has reached a deal with the Emirates airline to supply it with 300,000 gallons of sustainably blended aviation fuel (SAF).
ExxonMobil moves to high-value crude products
04/10/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
With customer demand shifting as part of the energy transition, ExxonMobil says it is moving its refining operations away from fuels and towards higher value products like lubricants.
L.B. Foster and Fuchs extend rail partnership
03/10/2023 by Mark
The world’s biggest independent maker of lubricants, Fuchs, has announced that it will be extending its partnership with L.B. Foster Company, which provides the rail and infrastructure sectors around the world with services and products.
TotalEnergies' board backs multi-energy strategy
03/10/2023 by Mark
The board of energy giant TotalEnergies has reiterated its support for the company’s multi-energy strategy, whereby it focuses on
The importance of oils in metalworking
03/10/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Metalworking oils, sometimes referred to as metalworking fluids, is an umbrella term for an extensive selection of different lubricants designed to assist in metalworking processes. The oils are engineered to
TotalEnergies to build plastic-recycling facility
02/10/2023 by Richard
France-based TotalEnergies has stated that it will be adding a new unit for mechanically recycling plastic to its Grandpuits platform, which is being converted into a zero-crude site.
What are the four types of hydraulic fluid?
02/10/2023 by Mark
Maintaining heavy-duty equipment with the right type of hydraulic fluids can help an operation run smoothly and efficiently. However, when the proper fluids are not
Can I use motor oil in an aircraft piston engine?
01/10/2023 by Mark
From independent transport operators in the aviation industry with a fleet to individuals privileged enough to own an aircraft of their own, those maintaining aeroplanes understand considerable costs are involved. Beyond the investment in the…
What should I look for in transformer oil?
30/09/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Transformer oil is sometimes known as insulating oil. It’s a specialised oil type designed specifically to act as both a coolant and an insulator within
What's the difference between 5W30 and 5W40 engine oil?
30/09/2023 by greg
Vehicle owners will know that the correct type of engine oil for their make and model can be found in the pages of their owner’s handbook. Two of the most
ExxonMobil lobbies for blue hydrogen tax credits
30/09/2023 by Katie
Bloomberg has reported seeing an internal company memo declaring that ExxonMobil is lobbying the US Government for
Three reasons to keep machining coolant clean
29/09/2023 by Richard
When metalworking fluids like machine coolant get dirty, it can result in multiple problems for operation in the industry. When coolant and system filters are improperly maintained, it doesn’t just damage the equipment, but can…