TotalEnergies announces water-based lubricant for EVs
06/02/2023 by Katie
In a development that may revolutionise lubrication for electric vehicles (EVs), TotalEnergies has revealed that it has overcome the technical challenges to develop a water-based lubricant (WBL) suitable for direct-cooling electric motors.
New Shell boss simplifies executive structure
06/02/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Wael Sawan, who took over the top job at Shell this year, has announced plans to merge some of its operational divisions, reducing the number of members on its executive committee from nine to seven.…
EV production gives reasons for optimism
03/02/2023 by greg
While the UK automotive sector had a disappointing year in 2022, the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says that the growing production of electric vehicles provides the industry with some…
QatarEnergy joins Lebanon venture
03/02/2023 by Richard
Qatar’s state-owned energy company, QatarEnergy, is set to join TotalEnergies and Eni in a consortium to explore two offshore blocks mostly in Lebanese waters, according to an announcement from Lebanon’s energy ministry.
Libya targets oil production of 2 million bpd
02/02/2023 by Mark
According to the country’s oil minister, Libya is working towards increasing its crude oil production to some 2 million barrels per day (bpd), with the extra production being destined for both increased domestic use and…
Qatar considers buying into TotalEnergies’ Iraq projects
01/02/2023 by Richard
Reuters reports that sources have told it that QatarEnergy, which is owned by the Qatari state, is in talks with TotalEnergies to buy stakes in some of its energy projects in Iraq.
What are thermal fluid systems?
01/02/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Thermal fluid heating systems, sometimes referred to as “hot oil” systems, are a type of industrial system where a specialised heat transfer fluid is recirculated via a pump by way of a fired heat exchanger…
Shell and TotalEnergies start gas production in Oman
31/01/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Energy majors TotalEnergies and Shell have started producing natural gas from the Mabrouk North-East field in onshore Oman as part of their Block 10 concession.
BP sponsors scholarships to learn green skills
30/01/2023 by Katie
Redcar and Cleveland College has joined forces with BP to offer paid scholarships for a two-year programme of engineering focused on green skills for the energy transitions.
UK Government earmarks £32.5 million for red diesel alternatives
27/01/2023 by greg
Within its Red Diesel Replacement Competition, the UK Government has announced some £32.5 million in funding for phase two of the programme, which aims to support projects that will help industries like quarrying, mining, and…
IEA predicts record oil demand
27/01/2023 by Mark
In the first of its monthly oil reports for this year, the IEA predicts that the global demand for oil will reach a new record high this year, with almost half the demand growth being…
Fortescue founder to build UK battery factory
26/01/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Andrew Forrest, the founder and chairman of Australian iron ore giant Fortescue, gave the UK automotive sector an unexpected boost when he said he would open a plant to make batteries for electric vehicles (EVs)…