Joe Biden, the US President, has indicated that his administration may release further oil from the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to bring down fuel prices. Continue reading US indicates further oil reserve releases
Valeo and TotalEnergies to collaborate on EV battery cooling
Automotive supplier Valeo has agreed a partnership with energy and lubricant giant TotalEnergies to use an innovative dielectric fluid that could have profound consequences for cooling the batteries of electric vehicles (EVs). Continue reading Valeo and TotalEnergies to collaborate on EV battery cooling
Not all food grade lubricants are created equal
As part of continuous maintenance routines designed to reduce the risk of cross contamination and with a strong focus on creating safe, hygienic and clean production environments, it is currently standard practice in most facilities producing food and beverages to employ food grade lubricants. Continue reading Not all food grade lubricants are created equal
Can you put motor oil in air compressor?
High-quality oil is among the most vital elements required for air compressors to function properly and operate smoothly. Continue reading Can you put motor oil in air compressor?
Regulator says new measures could boost North Sea oil production
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), which regulates oil and gas production in the UK North Sea, has published a report outlining how oil and gas production in the North Sea could be boosted relatively quickly. Continue reading Regulator says new measures could boost North Sea oil production
5 common hydraulic equipment mistakes
Users repairing and maintaining hydraulic systems must adopt best practices to avoid a series of unwanted scenarios. Continue reading 5 common hydraulic equipment mistakes
What viscosity is compressor oil?
Air compressors require a dedicated lubricant designed specifically to answer the operational challenges and equipment requirements of this type of equipment. While this product is known simply as an air compressor oil different viscosities are available. Continue reading What viscosity is compressor oil?
Shell progresses purchase of Nature Energy
Energy major Shell has joined a second round of bidding, together with other potential buyers, to purchase Danish biogas firm Nature Energy. Continue reading Shell progresses purchase of Nature Energy
Testing shows Valvoline lubricants deliver exceptional contaminant protection
Lubricant maker Valvoline has released results of side-by-side tests that show that its own fully synthetic motor oils, when compared with a leading fully synthetic alternative, provide up to 24 times greater protection against common contaminants that can damage, or even kill, motor engines. Continue reading Testing shows Valvoline lubricants deliver exceptional contaminant protection
TotalEnergies opens giant solar array
The France-based energy company TotalEnergies moved a step closer to its 2025 goal of installing 35 GW of solar capacity by opening one of the biggest photovoltaic (PV) arrays in the Middle East. Continue reading TotalEnergies opens giant solar array