US saw second-highest oil production on record last year
13/01/2023 by Richard
Initial data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates that US oil production last year was at its second-highest level on record.
Chevron accelerates activities in Venezuela
12/01/2023 by greg
US-based oil major Chevron is continuing to increase its operational activities in Venezuela after being granted a license by the US Government to increase the scope of its operations there.
New record set for UK wind power in 2022
12/01/2023 by Mark
According to the National Grid, the UK generated a record amount of wind power in 2022, with it providing over a quarter of the country’s electricity.
Indications of hydrocarbons found in UK North Sea well
11/01/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
After drilling an appraisal well at Block 30/12d of the UK central North Sea, TotalEnergies found “signs of hydrocarbons”.
Everything you need to know about the properties of lubricating oils
10/01/2023 by Mark
From maximising the effectiveness of mechanical equipment in heavy-duty applications like gas and oil refineries to protecting engine components in conventional cars from dirt, rust, and other contaminants, lubricating oils are deployed in a
EV chargers installed in record number in 2022
10/01/2023 by Richard
A record number of public charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) was installed last year as the UK automotive sector also ramped up sales of battery EVs.
Chevron and ExxonMobil to focus on the Americas
09/01/2023 by Katie
US-based oil majors Chevron and ExxonMobil are set to refocus their efforts closer to home as they concentrate on their operations in the Permian Basin and other oil and gas projects in North and South…
ExxonMobil's advanced recycling facility goes live
09/01/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
US-based oil major ExxonMobil has announced that it has started operations at a large-scale recycling facility at Baytown, Texas as part of its combined manufacturing complex.
UK needs steel for energy independence says Tata Steel
06/01/2023 by greg
New research commissioned by Tata Steel UK has indicated that over the coming years, upwards of 10 million tonnes of steel will be needed to build the projects necessary for the UK to become self-sufficient…
Chevron sends oil tankers to Venezuela
06/01/2023 by Mark
According to a source reported by Reuters, Chevron is sending two oil tankers to Venezuela, marking the first time that Venezuelan crude will be shipped to the United States in four years.
Is there a difference between regular oil and marine oil?
05/01/2023 by Katie
The purpose of oil is to lubricate mechanical systems to keep them running efficiently, while protecting them from harm. It is understood that the type of operating environment involved will always impact the type of…
How to choose the right heat transfer fluid for your industry
05/01/2023 by Richard
Heat transfer fluids are critical for both circulation heaters and for industrial heating processes to function effectively. While a wide variety of other processes require the use of heat transfer fluids, no single type of…