Four key facts about engine oil
02/04/2015 by Mark
A lot of work goes into producing motor engine oil for your car, with major companies such as Fuchs, Shell and Mobil investing millions of pounds into research and development each year. Meanwhile, many vehicle…
Are you aware of your oils?
31/03/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Following the news that drivers in Northern Ireland have been found to be the most aware of what type of engine oil the manufacturer of their car recommends, would you be able to say the…
New machine fluid challenge unveiled by Q8Oils
26/03/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Q8Oils, a leading provider of lubricants for engineering and industrial purposes, has announced the launch of The Challenge, which marks its latest initiative aimed at operators and owners of machine shops. Under the terms of…
Exxon Mobil puts large-scale growth in motion
20/03/2015 by Mark
Multinational firm Exxon Mobil has announced plans for major expansion of its natural gas and oil production, to take place over the next two years. The company intends to launch 16 new
Partnership announced between BRC and Fuchs Lubricants
11/03/2015 by Richard
The major oil manufacturer Fuchs Lubricants has announced that it will be entering into a new commercial arrangement alongside the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This organisation has become known for working with companies that create
What difference does viscosity make to oil?
07/03/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Ensuring that engines and machines are well lubricated is vital to how well they work, and with so many different types of oils on the market, it is important to make sure that you are…
Educational site launched by Shell Rotella
04/03/2015 by Mark
A new website has been created by the Rotella brand of Shell, with the aim of informing and educating people about upcoming developments in oils for diesel engines. WhatisPC11.com deals with what Shell refers to…
Massive wind farm project gets go-ahead
25/02/2015 by Richard
Plans for an enormous wind farm at Dogger Bank have received the green light from the Government, with the development set to lead to the creation of hundreds of jobs. The Creyke Beck wind farm…
New jet oil chosen by Virgin Atlantic
18/02/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil industry giant Exxon Mobil has confirmed that one of its top lubricants for jet engines has been chosen by Virgin Atlantic, to fuel its Dreamliner Boeing 787-9 fleet. Mobil Jet Oil 387 is one…
New synthetic lubricant launched by Honeywell
10/02/2015 by Mark
The Honeywell Group has announced the release of an innovative new synthetic engine oil called Synlube 5W 40, which will first be introduced into the Nigerian market. The group’s chairman, Oba Otudeko, stated at the…
New Shell hub for GTL base oil opened near Dubai
03/02/2015 by Richard
One of the world’s major oil manufacturers has announced the launch of a new facility dedicated to base oil gas-to-liquid (GTL) storage in the UAE, marking the fourth such site the company has opened. This…
New wind turbine set to be built in Cumbria
27/01/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
A wind turbine measuring over 200ft in height is set for construction by the side of the M6 motorway, at a location to the north of Carlisle. A site not far from Todhills service station…