Hurricane Ida hits Gulf of Mexico production
04/09/2021 by Mark
Oil and gas producers in the Gulf of Mexico shut in much of their production in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Ida, resulting in a 91% drop in crude oil production and an 84.87%…
Improving the way your firm handles cutting fluids
03/09/2021 by Richard
There are many benefits to be gained from streamlining how cutting fluids are handled onsite, including reducing unplanned mechanical stoppages and a longer lifespan for equipment. Read on for some useful points to consider that…
Shell and Bently Nevada launch VitalyX for marine sector
02/09/2021 by Mark
Bently Nevada, which specialises in condition monitoring and asset protection, has announced the availability of VitalyX to the
How to protect vehicles and equipment from wet weather
01/09/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Summer 2021 has seen many parts of the UK experiencing significant rainfall, from showers and storms to heavy downpours, resulting in flooding for both urban and rural areas, and the roads that connect them. This…
What is the purpose of transformer oil?
31/08/2021 by Mark
The oil utilised within a transformer is an important element that enables equipment users to check a unit’s physical condition. Today, mineral-based oils like transformer oil are frequently employed in a wide variety of different…
Oil majors look to start-ups for low-carbon future
30/08/2021 by Richard
Royal Dutch Shell and BP, among other large oil companies, are reportedly expanding their venture capital divisions as they seek to ensure profitability while navigating the energy transition. More staff are being taken on, budgets…
What are the properties of air compressor oil?
29/08/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
To operate correctly and efficiently, dedicated air compressor motors need to be lubricated with built-for-purpose air compressor oils. The main purpose of this specialised oil is to reduce the friction occurring between different components as…
ExxonMobil sees potential for carbon cuts in Brazil
28/08/2021 by Mark
According to Juan Lessmann, the president of ExxonMobil Brazil, the US-based oil major is looking at its offshore Brazil operations as a means for reducing its
What is the difference between diesel and gas engine oils?
27/08/2021 by Richard
In many ways, diesel and gas engine oils are a similar type of lubrication that are designed to serve the same purpose. They are both engineered by blending a base oil with a specialised additives…
Shell’s zinc-based hydraulic oil aces industry tests
26/08/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Zinc has long been used as an effective additive in hydraulic oils to prevent wear and oxidisation, but zinc-based hydraulic oil has often performed badly in some manufacturers’ tests for sludge formation. However, a new…
Academic secures funding to optimise industrial lubrication
24/08/2021 by Mark
A fluid dynamics specialist, Professor Crua of Bristol University’s Advanced Engineering Centre, has secured almost £200,000 in funding to pursue research that will hopefully lead to enhanced machine lubrication and will reduce the impact that…
Chevron and Exxon look to renewable fuels
22/08/2021 by Richard
US oil majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron are reportedly looking into ways of producing renewable fuels at their existing refineries without