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New tool to gauge cleanliness of lubricants launched

15/09/2016 by Mark

Chevron and Noria Corporation recently released its new Isoclean calculator, which is the first tool to assess equipment life by using levels of lubricant cleanliness as a guide. The Isoclean tool was created by
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Shell’s exit of North Sea could generate $1bn

12/09/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator

Royal Dutch Shell, known for its oil-based products like Shell Tellus S2 M 46 and Shell Gadus S2 V100 3, could be set to generate $1bn (£750 million) within the
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Oil prices could hit $60 if a freeze is agreed

09/09/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator

If the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies (OPEC) is able to pull off a freeze on oil output, crude prices could creep up to as much as $60 (£44.75). There is real hope that
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Putin speaks in favour of oil output freeze

06/09/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented that an agreement to freeze oil output amongst the world’s biggest oil producers would be the correct call as far as the global oil market is concerned. He also
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US oil falls as reserves swell

03/09/2016 by Richard

Oil prices fell on the morning of September 1, due to growing fears that oil reserves are still way too high globally, along with the neutering effect of a strong US dollar. Brent crude was
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ExxonMobil puts six-figure sum towards flood appeal

30/08/2016 by Richard

ExxonMobil, known for its high-quality products like Mobil 1 Racing 4T, has donated $500,000 (£378,000) to the American Red Cross and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, for
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China now largest North Sea crude oil operator

27/08/2016 by Mark

China has become the largest crude operator in the North Sea, with one state-owned company believed to be on course
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Iraq to increase oil exports following Kirkuk Fields agreement

24/08/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries second-largest producer, Iraq is set to increase crude oil exports by
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Oil moves above $50-per-barrel mark

21/08/2016 by Mark

Oil prices have topped $50 (£38.03), reaching a six-week high in the process, as talk of a freeze on the supply of
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Shell and Total set prerequisites for Iran activity

18/08/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator

An official has revealed that Royal Dutch Shell, which produces Shell Tonna S3 M 68, and Total have set a prerequisite that sees them demand 20-25% of any commission from fuel sales, if they are
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Iran starts dispatching Euro 4 compliant oil

15/08/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator

The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company recently revealed that Iran has shipped its first batch of Euro 4-compliant gas oil to
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Saudi Arabia slashes Asian oil prices to counter big rivals

09/08/2016 by Richard

Due to mounting pressure from Iraqi, Russian and Iranian oil exports, Saudi Arabia recently discounted its crude oil so that it could maintain its share of major Asian oil markets. The price cut, which will
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