Shell and Deloitte publish joint report on shipping decarbonisation
14/07/2020 by Richard
Royal Dutch Shell, together with Deloitte UK and Deloitte Netherlands, has published a join report describing their research into the shipping industry’s views about decarbonising the sector. The report, titled
What does transmission oil do?
13/07/2020 by Richard
Morris, Shell, Mobil and Q8 are among the big oil brands producing transmission lubricant products. Transmission systems have particular lubrication requirements, and selecting a top-quality transmission oil can help to
OPEC slashes production to post-Gulf War levels
12/07/2020 by Mark
Oil cartel OPEC has reduced its total oil output to its lowest level since 1991, when oil production in the Middle East was significantly disrupted. Bloomberg reports its
Shell mulls possible move to the UK
10/07/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil producer and lubricant manufacturer Royal Dutch Shell appears to be open to a change to its Anglo-Dutch structure, wherein it is incorporated in the UK but headquartered in the Netherlands. Instead, it would become…
Understanding slideway oil
09/07/2020 by Mark
Specially formulated slideway oils are produced by big brands like Q8, Mobil, Shell and Fuchs. Such lubricants are tailor made to cope with whatever level of precision and speed operations require, with selected additives that
Slicker Recycling acquires Re:Group
09/07/2020 by Mark
Workshop waste and oil recycling company Slicker Recycler has acquired Re:Group, another oil recycling specialist based in Hull. While advanced lubricants like
The lowdown on lubricant
07/07/2020 by Richard
All kinds of mechanical equipment and machinery need a lubricant to protect them from the potentially harmful effects of friction. Whenever two surfaces meet, friction is produced and can cause wear and tear. It can
BP sells petrochemicals business for $5bn
06/07/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil major BP, which produces the Castrol range of lubricant products, has formalised an agreement to sell its petrochemicals business to UK-based chemicals company INEOS in a deal worth $5bn (approximately £4bn). The sale will
Why use rust preventative oil?
05/07/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
As vehicles or other machinery are a huge investment in your business, it’s always wise to use the most protective lubricant product possible. This will help to slow down or even prevent the rusting of…
Morris Lubricants releases video series about building classic steam engine
04/07/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Morris Lubricants, a major UK-based maker of various lubricant products, has released a series of videos about how it helped a team of enthusiasts to rebuild a classic road locomotive from scratch. Following six years…
Gear oil – where and how is it used?
03/07/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Specialist gear oils are available from big brand oil companies such as Mobil, Fuchs, Shell and Q8. There is a wide range of gear lubrication products to choose from, and the right selection depends very…
Oil giants look to hydrogen in post-COVID era
02/07/2020 by Mark
Bloomberg reports that oil companies are again eying hydrogen as a way to remain relevant during a future of uncertain oil demand and the transition to net-zero emissions. Hydrogen as a