Oil moves above $50-per-barrel mark
21/08/2016 by Mark
Oil prices have topped $50 (£38.03), reaching a six-week high in the process, as talk of a freeze on the supply of
Shell and Total set prerequisites for Iran activity
18/08/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
An official has revealed that Royal Dutch Shell, which produces Shell Tonna S3 M 68, and Total have set a prerequisite that sees them demand 20-25% of any commission from fuel sales, if they are…
Iran starts dispatching Euro 4 compliant oil
15/08/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company recently revealed that Iran has shipped its first batch of Euro 4-compliant gas oil to
How to select lubricants for turbines
12/08/2016 by Mark
Turbines have to withstand a lot of stress from long operating hours, guarding off wind, heat and rain, so it is important that operators do all they can to ensure that they are running at…
India’s fondness for fried foods could cut oil imports
12/08/2016 by Richard
India believes that its country’s love of frying could enable it to produce around two million tons of
Is it possible to overfilter oil?
10/08/2016 by Richard
One of the most common concerns we are asked to address is the issue of whether or not it is ever possible to overfilter lubricant. This is a question that it is much more difficult…
Saudi Arabia slashes Asian oil prices to counter big rivals
09/08/2016 by Richard
Due to mounting pressure from Iraqi, Russian and Iranian oil exports, Saudi Arabia recently discounted its crude oil so that it could maintain its share of major Asian oil markets. The price cut, which will
Why dry ice blasting is a godsend to the oil and gas industry
08/08/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
If you have not looked into the possibilities of dry ice blasting before, there’s no better time than right now. The number of ways in which the technique can be used means that it is…
Top tips for choosing new oil seals
06/08/2016 by Richard
Although most modern oil seals are manufactured to stand up to all manner of stress, they are not infallible and it is not unusual to find that one or more of the seals on your…
UK oil and gas to receive £6m investment
05/08/2016 by Mark
The Oil and Gas Authority has bestowed £6m to pay for the study and exploration of UK offshore oil areas. The money, in the form of study contracts, has
Best practices for oil mist systems
04/08/2016 by Mark
Oil mist systems are a great tool for helping to reduce the levels of oil waste generated in an industrial setting. They are also able to improve the reliability of any equipment they are used…
Tankers in Britain make it an oil glut capital
03/08/2016 by Richard
The United Kingdom has temporarily become the centre of the worldwide oil glut, as falling demand among refineries has