Lubricants, particularly oils for compressors that are engineered for industrial use, are tested and developed for the specific compressor types and their unique requirements. The key jobs a compressor oil must perform include reducing wear and tear, sealing, Continue reading How does compressor oil work?
Shell starts producing renewable natural gas in the US
Shell New Energies, a subsidiary of the energy company Shell, has started production at its first renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Continue reading Shell starts producing renewable natural gas in the US
UK wind power manufacturing sees record investment
With the UK leading the world in offshore wind power generation, manufacturers supplying the sector are seeing record levels of investment. Some £900m of funding for new factories has been announced so far this year – the most since the industry arose around Continue reading UK wind power manufacturing sees record investment
Understanding industrial cutting fluids
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 Continue reading Understanding industrial cutting fluids
TotalEnergies pledges to safeguard biodiversity in Arctic project
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 transparent about Continue reading TotalEnergies pledges to safeguard biodiversity in Arctic project
Ford may make electric transmissions at Halewood
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 German company Getrag, but took full control over Continue reading Ford may make electric transmissions at Halewood
Five questions to consider about lubricant sustainability
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 and are now helping enterprises in the industrial sector to fulfil their Continue reading Five questions to consider about lubricant sustainability
Brent Crude breaks through $80 threshold
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 Continue reading Brent Crude breaks through $80 threshold
Best practices for handling used engine oil
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 perform to desired expectations. Eventually, there will come a time when this used engine oil must be replenished with a new or re-refined lubricant so that it can serve the engine it is Continue reading Best practices for handling used engine oil
TotalEnergies publishes Energy Outlook 2021
France-based energy company TotalEnergies has published its updated scenarios for the ongoing energy transition and how this may influence Continue reading TotalEnergies publishes Energy Outlook 2021
