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What lubricants does Q8 Oils provide for the energy sector

29/01/2022 by Richard

Kuwait Petroleum International, also known as Q8 or Q8 Oils, is renowned for its exceptional efficiency, high-quality products and guaranteed lubrication performance. Its exacting standards are a perfect match for the multiple sectors it serves,
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Shell signs up to support CCS Innovation Zone

28/01/2022 by Mark

Oil major Shell has become the 14th company to consider going ahead with what would be the biggest carbon capture and
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Government funding secured for new battery plant

27/01/2022 by Katie

Britishvolt has secured government funding support for its planned gigafactory in Cambois, Northumberland. The BBC reports that the company will receive about £100 million in funding from the Automotive Transformation Fund, as well as another
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Shell changes name officially

26/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

Following up on an earlier decision by the company’s board, Shell has officially dropped the “Royal Dutch” prefix from
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What is a good rust preventative?

25/01/2022 by Richard

World-leading lubrication manufacturers like Millers Oils and Houghton produce specific solutions designed to inhibit rust forming on mechanical parts made from certain metals. Built-for purpose rust preventative oils can offer powerful protection against rust and
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Contestants invited for Shell Startup Showdown

24/01/2022 by Mark

Shell Lubricants and Automotive Ventures have issued a call for early-stage startups with automotive technology to enter the Shell Startup Showdown to compete for grants. Entrants should be able to demonstrate innovativeness in areas like
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Shell to build 5GW windfarm off Scotland

24/01/2022 by Mark

Together with ScottishPower, Shell has won leases under ScotWind, the programme for awarding seabed rights that belong to Crown Estate Scotland. The two sites to the north-east and east of
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What is the best oil for food manufacturers?

23/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

Like other businesses in the manufacturing industry, food production operations involve a multitude of machinery and equipment to ensure a constant supply of foodstuffs are available for the
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BP says chargers to become more profitable than pumps

22/01/2022 by Richard

The British-based oil major BP has said that within a few years, its network of fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) will become more profitable than its
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Shell-backed investment fund receives new funding

21/01/2022 by greg

The Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund (EEGF), which was started by the Shell Foundation in 2019 with backing from the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO and UKaid, has received a further $13 million in funding from
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Libya oil production back to 1.2 million bpd

20/01/2022 by Mark

Following a difficult period, Libya’s energy minister, Mohammed Oun, said daily production was around 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd), which is roughly what it was before a series of closures and shutdowns hit the
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Exxon Mobil acquires stake in biofuel company

18/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

US-based supermajor Exxon Mobil has announced that it has agreed to buy a 49.9% stake in the Norwegian firm Biojet AS, which aims to convert wood waste from construction and forestry into biofuels and feedstock
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