Brent Crude breaks through $80 threshold
02/10/2021 by Mark
The price of benchmark Brent Crude broke through the $80 per barrel price towards the end of September as the oil markets tightened before receding slightly due to concerns about China’s lower
Best practices for handling used engine oil
01/10/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
In normal use, impurities that include dirt, grime, metal catalysts, varnish, chemicals and water can easily become mixed into engine oil. Unfortunately, this means that, in time, the product may no longer be able to…
TotalEnergies publishes Energy Outlook 2021
30/09/2021 by Richard
France-based energy company TotalEnergies has published its updated scenarios for the ongoing energy transition and how this may influence
Exploring the properties of grease
29/09/2021 by Mark
From bearings and vehicle gearwheels to gear boxes and agricultural equipment, grease is employed in a diverse range of applications. Providing invaluable benefits to machinery owners and operators alike, it defends equipment from corrosion, provides…
Mobil launches new oil for SUVs
28/09/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
ExxonMobil, under its Mobil lubricant brand, has released a new passenger car engine oil that is specially designed for sports
Important points to consider when using hydraulic fluids
27/09/2021 by Richard
While using the correct lubricant designed for a specific application or original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) requirements is the first step to getting the most from a product, there are several best practices that
IoT startup signs deal with Shell
26/09/2021 by Mark
Shell has signed a deal with Hiber, a company specialising in remote monitoring through internet-of-things (IoT) technology, to provide solutions for
Three best practices for lubrication maintenance
25/09/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Food production plants, large-scale manufacturing firms and other industrial enterprises often require a diverse range of lubricants to be stored and used on site. Different equipment typically requires a
Shell to build largest biofuel facility in Europe
24/09/2021 by Richard
Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell has announced that it will build what will likely be the
Total and Nautilus progress shipping efficiency project
22/09/2021 by Mark
TotalEnergies, the France-based energy company formerly known as Total, has expanded its project with energy efficiency technology firm Nautilus Labs to improve its liquefied natural gas (LNG) fleet’s performance and to decrease the associated carbon…
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide team up for low-carbon hydrogen
20/09/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Air Liquide, a specialist in industrial gasses, has joined with TotalEnergies in a project to decarbonise the production of hydrogen at TotalEnergies’ Normandy platform. The aim is
Valvoline renews its partnership with Cummins
18/09/2021 by Richard
Lubricant maker Valvoline has announced a five-year extension to its established marketing and technology partnership with Cummings, the biggest independent maker of engines and