Increased petrol demand boosts oil prices
20/05/2016 by Mark
Ahead of what is known as ‘driving season’ in the US, when holidaymakers take to the roads in their droves, there has been a
Russia has little optimism about oil prices
15/05/2016 by Mark
Russia were left standing last month as Saudi Arabia failed to agree to a freeze in production at January levels, which caused negotiations to break down without an agreement. Just days later, a number of…
Reshuffle in Saudi Arabia signals period of oil volatility
12/05/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
The recent removal of Saudi Arabia’s prominent oil minister Ali Al-Naimi brings a new era of uncertainty and increasingly erratic prices, according to some commentators. Al-Naimi was one of the biggest architects of
How to select a good oil analysis lab
10/05/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Whether you are a startup eco-company, you work in the food industry or you manufacture electronics, there is one thing that you will need to do – have your equipment’s oil analysed on a regular…
Canada wildfires cause oil price hike
09/05/2016 by Mark
Oil prices were up by over 2% this morning (May 9), as traders in Asia weighed up the impact of the wildfires causing so many problems in Canada’s biggest oil-producing province, as well as a…
Four common oil analysis fallacies
06/05/2016 by Mark
There are a number of common misconceptions that people who deal with machinery lubrication need to be made aware of if they are to ensure that their equipment runs at peak performance, and does not…
Think-tank says oil giants should drop high-cost projects
06/05/2016 by Mark
Major oil companies, including Shell (which manufactures Shell Omala S2 G 320) and BP, could increase market value by around $140bn (£97bn) should they choose schemes that aim to keep global warming at 2°C, according…
Shell predicts lubricant growth in Asia
03/05/2016 by Mark
Shell company of Thailand, which is known for products like Shell Tonna S3 M 68 and is the fourth biggest oil retailer in the country, believes it will see sales of its lubricants rise by…
Cost of oil reaches yearlong high
30/04/2016 by Richard
In late April, oil prices reached a 2016 high, with Brent crude rising $1.03 (£0.70) to a high of $46.77 (£32.02) per barrel, whilst
Saudi Arabia agrees to manoeuvre away from oil profits
27/04/2016 by Richard
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved massive economic reforms designed move the country away from its reliance on
Shell head demands carbon price
24/04/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
The head of one of the biggest fossil fuel producers around the globe has pressed on governments to put a price on carbon. At the LNG 18 conference, which
Billions could be added to economy thanks to Gatwick oil
21/04/2016 by Richard
UK Oil & Gas Investments PLC have commented that the Weald Basin’s oil reserves could make a ‘very significant’ contribution to the economy in the United Kingdom. Oil production in Southern England has