Total commits further to reducing methane emissions
30/11/2020 by Richard
France-based oil major Total has extended its commitment to reducing its methane emissions by joining the second phase of the
How different temperatures can affect lubricants
29/11/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Moderation and control are essential when addressing the temperature of lubricants. In situations where the temperature level is too high or too low, a range of problems can quickly arise, from greases that stiffen and…
Libya returns to pre-blockade production levels
28/11/2020 by Mark
The OPEC+ group is facing a further challenge with Libya’s return to 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd) of production – the same level it had before General Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army enforced an…
Understanding lubrication and its role
27/11/2020 by Richard
Lubrication refers the application of a dedicated film that reduces friction and wear between moving surfaces that are in contact with each other. Common lubricants include natural and synthetic oils and greases, which can take…
SSE to triple offshore energy production
26/11/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Energy firm SSE, formerly known as Scottish and Southern Energy, has announced its intention to triple its capacity for
Is your grease schedule ready for winter?
25/11/2020 by Mark
When it comes to the winter season, there are multiple threats faced by mechanical equipment. If you operate an enterprise or live in part of the country subjected to harsh winter weather, your equipment may…
Shell to try robotic seep hunting
24/11/2020 by Richard
Anglo-Dutch oil and energy company Shell has teamed up with Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics company, to deploy a fleet of robotics vessels for a
Understanding the three types of lubrication
23/11/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Lubricants like oils, fluids and grease are produced by leading manufacturers across the world, such as Aeroshell, Quaker-Houghton and Castrol, and have been designed to keep equipment operating smoothly. These oils have been cleverly developed…
New space-based technology to identify methane leaks
22/11/2020 by Mark
GHGSat, which is based in Canada, has begun offering a service that will enable oil and gas operators to pinpoint even relatively small methane leaks from
OPEC+ strongly adhering to production cuts
20/11/2020 by Richard
Reuters reports three sources from the OPEC+ group as saying that compliance with the current production cuts was at 101% in April, indicating a good level of
OPEC could extend or deepen cuts into 2021
18/11/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
According to Abdelmadjid Attar, the energy minister of Algeria, the OPEC+ group may consider extending its cuts well into 2020, possibly even deepening them if
Hudson Energy to be rebranded by Shell
16/11/2020 by Mark
Shell Energy is set to absorb the gas and electricity supplier Hudson Energy into