McCluskey urges governments to protect oil industry
12/01/2017 by Richard
Unite General Secretary Len McCluskey has called on both Edinburgh and London’s governments to take more action to safeguard the
Do new lubricant deliveries need to be tested?
10/01/2017 by OilStoreAdministrator
A question that is often asked by people who work with machines and machinery lubrication is whether or not new lubricant deliveries should be
Oil companies look to wind power
09/01/2017 by Mark
The Netherlands has ambitions to build one of the biggest offshore wind projects in the world, and is being aided in this
What’s so important about oil cleanliness?
08/01/2017 by Mark
If you work in a machinery heavy industry, you will have probably noticed the huge amount of emphasis that is put on
How to beat oil gelation
06/01/2017 by Mark
As oil breaks down, as it eventually does, many issues can crop up, one of which is gelation. Gelation means that the
BP boss predicts bright future for North Sea oil
06/01/2017 by Richard
The boss of oil giant BP, Bob Dudley, has said that ‘the worst is over’ for the oil industry offshore, and has stated his belief that the
Top tips for air compressor maintenance
04/01/2017 by OilStoreAdministrator
Like all machines, air compressors need regular basic maintenance if they are to run efficiently and effectively for several years. Maintaining an
Year ends with big gains for oil
03/01/2017 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil prices on Friday, December 30, which was the last day of trading in 2016, achieved their largest annual gain in seven years, despite ending at a lower number than the previous day. The impressive…
Shell’s new Chief Financial Officer has been revealed
30/12/2016 by Richard
Royal Dutch Shell, which makes leading Shell Tellus S2 M 46 and Shell Gadus S2 V100 3, has named Jessica Uhl as its next Chief Financial Officer. Uhl will take over the job from Simon…
When you should use an oil heater?
28/12/2016 by Mark
In several applications, it is almost impossible for lubricant to stay fluid when the temperature is ambient. In these instances, using an oil heater is recommended, but there are a number of factors that must…
Abu Dhabi now significant investor in BP oil field deal
27/12/2016 by Richard
The government of Abu Dhabi has become a considerable investor in BP in an agreement that gives the oil giant, which
Goldman Sachs believe oil price will near $60 in 2017
24/12/2016 by Richard
American investment bank Goldman Sachs has said that the price of oil per barrel will get near $60 early next year. In the second reappraisal of