Exxon Mobil introduces new Mobil DTE gas turbine oil
18/06/2014 by Mark
A fuels and lubricants producer has recently launched a new turbine oil, which has been specially formulated to enable increased power outputs in steam and gas turbines. The new product, known as
Upturn in fortunes expected for lubricant manufacturing industry
11/06/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
The research firm IBISWorld recently updated its report on the lubricant industry, forecasting that the sector’s revenue should increase strongly as economic growth takes hold over the next few years. This is expected to happen…
Scientists develop new liquid crystal lubricant
04/06/2014 by Richard
Researchers at Freiburg’s Fraunhofer Institute have created a lubricant made up of liquid crystal, a substance that has until now been used to make display screens. Even though lubricants are
Fuchs extends its range as it acquires South African lubricant firms
28/05/2014 by Mark
The well-known German lubricant producer, Fuchs Petrolub SE, recently announced that it is to buy two sister South African lubricant companies, known as Lubrasa and Lubritene. Lubrasa produces
Innovative filter elements reduce sparking risk
23/05/2014 by Richard
Recently, the manufacturing company Swift Filter Inc. has revealed a new line of filter elements with anti-static properties. These can either be used to
Oil prices fail to rise despite Ukraine tensions
20/05/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
During the first week of May, oil prices decreased in spite of the increasingly difficult situation in Eastern Europe. Ukraine is crucially important as a
Tiny nanoparticles could lead to huge improvements in oil performance
13/05/2014 by Mark
Recently, researchers have been looking into the benefits of applying nanotechnology to engine oils. While this innovative use of nanoparticles is not yet
New monitoring system could revolutionise oil changes
06/05/2014 by Richard
German engineers in Saarbrücken recently announced that they have devised a sensor system that makes it possible to monitor the oil in industrial equipment without halting operations. The chemical constituents of the oil are
Lubricant industry predicts increased US sales
29/04/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
A recent report suggests that the United States will increase its lubricant use gradually over the next few years. By 2018, it is estimated that the country will reach an annual demand of as much…