BP considers GBS for Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development
08/03/2023 by Mark
UK-based energy major BP has confirmed that it is moving forward with evaluating the second phase of its Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project for liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, with it considering
What lubricants do commercial vessels use?
07/03/2023 by greg
Ships that work hauling cargo are classed as commercial vessels. As you can imagine, to keep a competitive fleet, operators must ensure their transports are operating at maximum efficiency and, as a result, their innerworkings…
Iraq makes deals to boost oil and gas production
07/03/2023 by Richard
The second-biggest producer of oil in OPEC, Iraq, has announced a series of deals aimed at realizing the country’s long-held ambition of scaling up its oil and gas production.
Jaguar Land Rover owner seeks gigafactory subsidy
06/03/2023 by Katie
According to reports from the Financial Times, Tata Motors, which owns Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has requested a £500 million package of subsidies in order to build a new UK-based battery factory.
Alibaba data centres to use Shell coolant
06/03/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
The cloud computing arm of Chinese technology giant Alibaba Group has agreed a deal with Shell’s Chinese subsidiary to use Shell coolant fluids in its data centres.
What makes a lubricant a food-grade lubricant?
05/03/2023 by Richard
Today, health and safety are both key concerns for manufacturers of food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness are now as vital on the factory floor as they are in operating rooms…
Can engine oils replace hydraulic oils?
04/03/2023 by Mark
To cut costs, many enterprises are keen to purchase a single multipurpose lubricant to service their vehicles and equipment whenever possible. From discounted purchases when buying in
Britishvolt taken over by Recharge
03/03/2023 by Katie
The modernisation of the UK automotive sector received a welcome boost from news that Recharge Industries, an Australia-based start-up, has finalised a deal with the administrators of Britishvolt to take over the company.
Oil prices drop on large US inventory build
03/03/2023 by Mark
Reports from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) of a large increase in crude oil inventories in mid-February caused Brent crude prices to almost drop below $80 per barrel.
How to choose the correct heat transfer fluid for gas processing operations
03/03/2023 by Mark
Raw natural gas contains impurities that must be extracted before further processing. Typical impurities include carbon dioxide, water, hydrogen sulphide, ethane, methane and butane, as well as volatile organic compounds like benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene and…
Shell completes acquisition of Nature Energy
02/03/2023 by Richard
Energy major Shell has now formally acquired the biggest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in Europe, Nature Energy.
UK manufacturing showing record demand for solar
01/03/2023 by Mark
Solarsense, a company specialising in installing solar systems, has reported that UK manufacturers are taking an unprecedented interest in solar power, with commercial inquiries up by 400% last year.