What is the most common cutting fluid used in machinery?
02/06/2023 by Richard
Cutting fluids are multi-purpose solutions designed for machining and metal-working processes where they act as both a coolant and lubricant. Cutting fluid is typically
Castrol tests circular transmission oil in Formula E
01/06/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
In collaboration with the Jaguar TCS Racing team, Castrol has successfully re-refined old transmission oil and used it in a Formula E race car.
How can monitoring coolant increase machine and fluid life?
01/06/2023 by Mark
The life blood of every machining and metalworking operation is the coolant and lubrication system it uses. The mixture of coolant and lubricant feeding the equipment is stored in
How to handle, store and dispense industrial lubricants safely
31/05/2023 by Katie
The correct handling, storing and dispensary protocols of industrial lubricants is critical to protect plant operators from potential health hazards, and minimise any threat of environmental contamination.
TotalEnergies partners with biomethane production start-up
31/05/2023 by Mark
France-based energy company TotalEnergies has established a new partnership with Finnish start-up Ductor, which specialises in technology for the production of biomethane.
What's the difference between aviation oil and regular oil?
30/05/2023 by marc-claude_ghibert
Oil is often considered the lifeblood of machinery. To keep equipment in peak condition, effective oils must multi-task in order to fulfil many different roles. For instance, an oil must
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman warns against speculation
30/05/2023 by Katie
The oil minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, has warned speculators that they may be “ouching” again if they try to profit from anticipating the OPEC+ group’s production decision at its nex
Morris Lubricants to present at The Arable Event
30/05/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Shropshire-based Morris Lubricants will feature among the speakers at this year’s Arable Event, a one-day where stakeholders in the agricultural sector share their knowledge and expertise.
Why lubricating wire rope is important
30/05/2023 by Richard
Extensive practical experience has proven that the active service life of wire rope can be optimised by following two important steps. The first is using the correct
Chevron acquires PDC Energy
29/05/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
The second-largest oil producer in the US, Chevron, is to expand its US operations with the purchase of PDC Energy, which produces oil in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico.
Shell Starship 3.0 to use renewable natural gas
27/05/2023 by greg
The next iteration of Shell’s Starship, a technology platform to demonstrate how the heavy transport sector can decarbonise, will test renewable natural gas as a fuel.
OPEC boss warns against underinvestment
26/05/2023 by Richard
Haitham Al Ghais, the Secretary General of OPEC, has warned that failing to invest in the oil and gas sector risks causing market instability and hindering economic growth in the future.