The world’s top oil-producing countries: United Arab Emirates
06/04/2017 by Richard
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was established 46 years ago when Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain and capital city Abu Dhabi came together to form their own federation. It
The world’s top oil-producing countries: Canada
05/04/2017 by OilStoreAdministrator
When we think of the world’s largest oil producers, we maybe think of the plentiful oilfields of the Persian Gulf, the vast reserves of Russia or the oil wells of America that are experiencing a…
Synthetic lubricants market to exceed $33bn within six years
04/04/2017 by OilStoreAdministrator
The synthetic lubricants market is likely to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 2.8% over the coming years, according to a
The world’s top oil-producing countries: Iran
04/04/2017 by Richard
Iran is perhaps most well-known these days for the controversy surrounding its nuclear programme, but the country is also awash with proven reserves of oil and natural gas. Following the lifting of the international embargo…
The world’s top oil-producing countries: Venezuela
03/04/2017 by Richard
Venezuela may not be one of the top five oil producers in the world, but it currently holds the status of having the world’s largest proven oil reserves. Proven oil reserves are those that can…
Russia prepares for $40 a barrel oil price
01/04/2017 by Mark
Russia has published its proposed federal spending for 2017–2019 based on oil selling for just $40 a barrel. In contrast, some
Dubai government to take on illegal trade in diesel and lubricants
28/03/2017 by Mark
The state-controlled Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), together with key government agencies, has recently completed a second round of inspections aimed at tackling the trade in illegal diesel while also
Shell becomes first lubricant supplier to gain IMPA ACT Accreditation
25/03/2017 by OilStoreAdministrator
Shell Marine has been awarded accreditation through the International Marine Purchasing Association’s IMPA ACT Sustainable Maritime Suppliers scheme, which is
Scientists develop special oil sponge
22/03/2017 by Mark
Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Argonne National Laboratory have found a revolutionary new way to clean up after oil spills: the Oleo Sponge. The amount of oil that can
Aberdeenshire offshore wind farm gets green light
19/03/2017 by Richard
The Scottish government has approved the construction of eight offshore wind turbines about nine miles southeast of Aberdeen. The new wind farm is
The world’s top oil-producing countries: Russia
17/03/2017 by Richard
Russia’s oil industry may have experienced a steep decline after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but a subsequent turnaround in 1999 led to it replacing Saudi Arabia as the world’s leading oil producer, albeit…
The world’s top oil-producing countries: Saudi Arabia
16/03/2017 by Richard
Thanks in no small part to its oil industry, Saudi Arabia has the largest economy of any Arab country. Its 268 billion barrels of proven oil reserves were the largest in the world until Venezuela…