Oil giants look to hydrogen in post-COVID era
02/07/2020 by Mark
Bloomberg reports that oil companies are again eying hydrogen as a way to remain relevant during a future of uncertain oil demand and the transition to net-zero emissions. Hydrogen as a
A guide to food safe oils
01/07/2020 by Richard
The choice of oil is crucial when food is being prepared, as any lubricant must be food safe. This is because the produced foods will be sold to the public, and the oil used during…
Shell and Total join UK centre of excellence for floating wind
30/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil majors Total and Shell, both of which also make lubricant products for various sectors, have joined the Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOWCoE) set up by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult in
All you need to know about coolant
29/06/2020 by Mark
Coolant is of prime importance when it comes to maintaining efficiency and performance, but there are various types available from respected oil manufacturers such as Fuchs, Houghton and Mobil. Just how important is the
Valvoline launches “Original Motor Oil” campaign
28/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Valvoline has launched a new marketing campaign highlighting its lubrication credentials as the first brand of motor oil to be trademarked in the US. The campaign will feature a contemporary version of its iconic logo…
UK Oil and Gas commits to halving emissions
26/06/2020 by Richard
Trade association UK Oil & Gas (OGUK), which represents the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry, has committed to halving emissions from North Sea facilities by 2030. The target will act as a milestone for…
Shell and IBM set up online marketplace for mining services
24/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
US-based technology giant IBM and the Anglo-Dutch energy and lubricant company Shell have jointly launched Oren, a new online marketplace to connect mining companies with other companies
Global oil production down in May
22/06/2020 by Mark
Oil production decreased substantially in May, with total liquids production averaging just 89.89 million barrels per day
Valvoline in new partnership with Sevilla FC
20/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Just in time for the resumption of top-league football in Spanja, Valvoline has entered into a new multi-year partnership with Sevilla FC.
Shell Lubricants partners with Pitstop for contactless servicing
18/06/2020 by Mark
With the UK’s lockdown now well into its third month, many cars may be overdue for their service as their owners, particular those in a vulnerable category, may fear taking it into a garage.
Shell to overhaul business operations
16/06/2020 by Richard
Oil major Shell is set to undertake a widespread review of its business operations with the aim of “adapting to a different future.” Shell has already set itself the target of becoming a net-zero-carbon business…
Total joins marine decarbonisation coalition
14/06/2020 by Mark
Energy player Total has added its support for decarbonisation in the maritime sector by joining the Getting to Zero Coalition, which has members from the finance, energy, maritime, and