Air Liquide, a specialist in industrial gasses, has joined with TotalEnergies in a project to decarbonise the production of hydrogen at TotalEnergies’ Normandy platform. The aim is Continue reading TotalEnergies and Air Liquide team up for low-carbon hydrogen
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Oil companies must prepare to half output
According to a new report from Carbon Tracker, a financial think tank, gas and oil companies need to begin preparations to at least halve their production of fossil fuels by the end of this decade if they want to align with the goals of the Continue reading Oil companies must prepare to half output
Shell Starship 2.0 sets new standard
The latest incarnation of Shell’s ultra-efficient concept tractor-trailer, Starship 2.0, has set a new record for Continue reading Shell Starship 2.0 sets new standard
What are the advantages of choosing the correct lubricant viscosity?
For most modern enterprises operating today, energy efficiency is a key issue to cut down running costs and to reach environmental targets. While many businesses believe that environmental concerns and finances are issues often in conflict, by simply looking at the viscosity of lubricants being used, this doesn’t Continue reading What are the advantages of choosing the correct lubricant viscosity?
How to protect vehicles and equipment from wet weather
Summer 2021 has seen many parts of the UK experiencing significant rainfall, from showers and storms to heavy downpours, resulting in flooding for both urban and rural areas, and the roads that connect them. This has meant that many enterprises using mechanical equipment and a variety of vehicles have seen Continue reading How to protect vehicles and equipment from wet weather
What are the properties of air compressor oil?
To operate correctly and efficiently, dedicated air compressor motors need to be lubricated with built-for-purpose air compressor oils. The main purpose of this specialised oil is to reduce the friction occurring between different components as they interact within in the motor. The resulting benefits of this usage include lower levels of energy consumption, reduced heat production and extended service life for both mechanical devices and Continue reading What are the properties of air compressor oil?
Shell’s zinc-based hydraulic oil aces industry tests
Zinc has long been used as an effective additive in hydraulic oils to prevent wear and oxidisation, but zinc-based hydraulic oil has often performed badly in some manufacturers’ tests for sludge formation. However, a new offering from Shell, a zinc-based hydraulic oil based on its gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology, has changed this by Continue reading Shell’s zinc-based hydraulic oil aces industry tests
Goldman doubts increased OPEC+ production
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has said in a note that it does not expect the OPEC+ group to accede to a US request to increase production of oil to tame the rising oil prices that have fed into higher fuel prices at the pumps and could potentially affect derived products like Continue reading Goldman doubts increased OPEC+ production
ExxonMobil considering net-zero pledge
Reuters reports that oil major ExxonMobil is considering whether to commit to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Continue reading ExxonMobil considering net-zero pledge
Why is regular oil analysis essential onsite?
If your operation is unfortunate enough to be among the companies that have experienced mechanical breakdowns, you may want to look to your lubricant use for answers. Counted as two of the key causes of these malfunctions, contaminated oil and poor filtration are the culprits of around 80 per cent of Continue reading Why is regular oil analysis essential onsite?
