What is the Castrol Optigear range?
01/02/2022 by Richard
The Castrol Optigear range is a selection of high-quality gear oils that use advanced technology to deliver high performance. The products included in the range are engineered with MicrofluxTrans Plastic Deformation (MFT-PD) technology to create…
How Fuchs’ oil answers modern engines demands
31/01/2022 by Mark
A global leader in the lubrication industry, Fuchs Pertolab SE was founded in Germany back in 1931. From those early days, the company has grown into a multinational lubricant manufacturer thanks to its focus on…
UK manufacturing PMI continues to show growing activity
30/01/2022 by greg
IHS Markit’s survey of UK purchasing managers has revealed that the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing was 56.9 in January. While this is one point down on December and less than the analysts’ expected…
BP seeks government backing for low-carbon projects
30/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Energy supermajor BP says it has made an application for government backing for two low-carbon projects based in Teesside as part of the East Coast Cluster of the Northern Endurance Partnership, which was approved by…
What lubricants does Q8 Oils provide for the energy sector
29/01/2022 by Richard
Kuwait Petroleum International, also known as Q8 or Q8 Oils, is renowned for its exceptional efficiency, high-quality products and guaranteed lubrication performance. Its exacting standards are a perfect match for the multiple sectors it serves,…
Shell signs up to support CCS Innovation Zone
28/01/2022 by Mark
Oil major Shell has become the 14th company to consider going ahead with what would be the biggest carbon capture and
Government funding secured for new battery plant
27/01/2022 by Katie
Britishvolt has secured government funding support for its planned gigafactory in Cambois, Northumberland. The BBC reports that the company will receive about £100 million in funding from the Automotive Transformation Fund, as well as another…
Shell changes name officially
26/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Following up on an earlier decision by the company’s board, Shell has officially dropped the “Royal Dutch” prefix from
What is a good rust preventative?
25/01/2022 by Richard
World-leading lubrication manufacturers like Millers Oils and Houghton produce specific solutions designed to inhibit rust forming on mechanical parts made from certain metals. Built-for purpose rust preventative oils can offer powerful protection against rust and…
Contestants invited for Shell Startup Showdown
24/01/2022 by Mark
Shell Lubricants and Automotive Ventures have issued a call for early-stage startups with automotive technology to enter the Shell Startup Showdown to compete for grants. Entrants should be able to demonstrate innovativeness in areas like…
Shell to build 5GW windfarm off Scotland
24/01/2022 by Mark
Together with ScottishPower, Shell has won leases under ScotWind, the programme for awarding seabed rights that belong to Crown Estate Scotland. The two sites to the north-east and east of
What is the best oil for food manufacturers?
23/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Like other businesses in the manufacturing industry, food production operations involve a multitude of machinery and equipment to ensure a constant supply of foodstuffs are available for the