What is food grade mineral oil?
06/09/2025 by Daniel Tait
As industrial grade mineral oil contains harmful additives, it isn’t suitable for use in industries like pharma and food, both of which make products for human and animal consumption. As a result, food grade oil…
US set new oil production record last year
05/09/2025 by Jay Hatton
A record volume of crude oil was produced in the US last year according to the latest Petroleum Supply Annual published by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
How rust preventative oils work
05/09/2025 by Joel Thompson
When metal surfaces are exposed to air and moisture, they become susceptible to rust.
Petronas announces first production at Bindu field
04/09/2025 by Thomas Clark
Malaysia-based Petronas has announced the start of hydrocarbons production at the Bindu field about 130 miles offshore of the coastal city of Terengganu.
Can you use motor oil as a transformer oil substitute?
03/09/2025 by Daniel Tait
While top manufacturers like Nynas and Total produce both motor oil and transformer oil, these products are not interchangeable.
TotalEnergies announces CO2 storage at Northern Lights
03/09/2025 by Cameron Clarke
Together with partners Shell and Equinor, TotalEnergies has announced the start of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage at the Northern Lights facility.
ExxonMobil strengthens collaboration with Azerbaijan
02/09/2025 by Jay Hatton
US-based oil major ExxonMobil is deepening its ties with Azerbaijan following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SOCAR, the state-owned oil company.
The difference between transformer oil and alternative oil
02/09/2025 by Joel Thompson
Today, cutting-edge companies like Petronas and Millers produce high-quality transformer oil with excellent performance properties. Sometimes referred to as “insulating oil”, this fluid is designed specifically to serve as electrical insulation and as a transformer…
Chevron Phillips Chemical completes PAO plant expansion
01/09/2025 by Thomas Clark
Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) has announced that it has finished work to double the capacity of its facility in Beringen, Belgium for producing polyalphaolefins (PAOs).
Petronas releases film about Rukun Negara pledge
29/08/2025 by Cameron Clarke
Malaysia-based energy and lubricant company Petronas has announced the release of a new film focused on the Rukun Negara, a national pledge.
Ithaca upgrades full-year production guidance
28/08/2025 by Daniel Tait
One of the largest independent producers of oil and gas in the UK North Sea, Ithaca Energy, has raised its expectations for this year’s production.
Chevron leans into Argentinian shale
27/08/2025 by Jay Hatton
US-based Chevron has said it expects the Vaca Muerta shale play in Argentina to play an increasingly prominent role in its production portfolio.