The workers behind oil production
14/07/2015 by Richard
The extraction of oil from beneath the ground is a process that has been practised, honed and improved over more than 150 years of exploration and production. It is not known for certain when the
Understanding mineral gear oils
13/07/2015 by Richard
Gear oils are what help drive the world, and most of us will be familiar with the two different types: synthetic or mineral. Focusing on mineral gear oils enables us to gain
Greases suitable for extreme temperatures
10/07/2015 by Richard
As anyone working within industry would know, greases perform variously at different temperatures. Some types of grease can operate
Shell purchase of BG Group moves step closer
08/07/2015 by Mark
The £47bn strategy Shell has embarked on with the aim of becoming the biggest oil manufacturer in the world has taken a step nearer to fruition, as its plans to purchase BG Group are submitted…
Four points about the viscosity of oil
06/07/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
The selection of a lubricant is only straightforward when a consumer has acquired some basic knowledge about the topic. Of course, there are some trustworthy suppliers like
Looking after the wellbeing of metalworkers
05/07/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Health and safety is a critical concern for firms engaged in metalworking. It is, however, important to recognise that a lot of progress has been made in this area. For example, asthma and dermatitis are…
Oil prices and their economic impact
03/07/2015 by Mark
While different countries have their own distinctive relationship with oil, one thing is apparent: few nations are unaffected by significant changes in the price of this commodity. This is certainly the case in the UK,…
Why change the oil in machinery?
02/07/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Regular oil changes are essential when maintaining effective machinery. Everyone knows that changing the lubricant in equipment has to be done to keep performance high, but not everybody understands why. If people realise precisely why…
Massive wind farm launches in North Wales
01/07/2015 by Richard
Wales is now home to the second biggest offshore wind farm in the world, following the opening of the 160-turbine Gwynt y Mor. The Welsh First Minister, Carwyn Jones AM, was in attendance for the
Wind turbine deal agreed by Scottish Power
24/06/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Scottish Power’s renewables arm has announced that an agreement has been reached with Spanish company Gamesa for the purchase of roughly 100 wind turbines. These turbines are set to be used at a planned 239-megawatt…
Princeton announces ExxonMobil support
17/06/2015 by Mark
ExxonMobil recently confirmed that it has agreed to a five-year partnership with Princeton University, which will see the oil giant donate millions to the US institution over that period. The team-up was first announced by…
Premium cutting fluids for the metalworking sector
14/06/2015 by Richard
Cutting fluids are of significance for firms that engage in metalwork, and a wide variety of products is available. However, some manufacturers, such as Fuchs, have made an impressive effort to make products of only…