How to reduce downtime with preventative lubrication
04/09/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Hardworking mechanical systems and equipment require proper lubrication for several reasons.
Lubrizol announces two new additives for PTFE-free powder coating
04/09/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Specialty chemicals provider Lubrizol has announced the introduction of the innovative PowderAdd 9781 and PowderAdd 9782 texturing agents for powder coatings.
What is the difference between oil and grease?
03/09/2026 by Daniel Tait
From Castrol to Kluber, many lubricant manufacturers produce both oil and grease products.
Iraq to seek increased oil quota
03/09/2026 by Jay Hatton
Reuters reports that a delegation from Iraq has travelled to Saudi Arabia to make the case for increasing its OPEC+ output quota.
What is the ISO cleanliness code?
02/09/2026 by Joel Thompson
The non-governmental independent global group, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), has established a cleanliness code for use in reports regarding industrial oil analysis.
ExxonMobil to start automating Permian rigs
02/09/2026 by Joel Thompson
Reuters reports that US-based ExxonMobil has begun operating automated rigs to enhance safety and increase production in the Permian Basin.
How to read an oil analysis report
01/09/2026 by Jay Hatton
Whether you’re using hydraulic oil made by Houghton or gas engine oil from Total, oil analysis is a critical process to ensure fluids are fit for purpose.
TotalEnergies to invest in two Middle East pipelines
01/09/2026 by Daniel Tait
The chief executive officer of TotalEnergies has announced the intention to invest in two new pipelines to
Nvidia approves Castrol coolant fluids
31/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Castrol has announced Nvidia’s approval of Castrol ON PG25 and PG25T for direct-to-chip cooling.
US oil companies sign deals
28/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
Two US oil-related companies have signed contracts with Venezuela in line with the country’s efforts to increase oil production by attracting investment.
Chevron announces discovery offshore Angola
27/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
US-based oil major Chevron has announced the discovery of substantial hydrocarbon resources in Block 0 off the coast of Angola.
IEA releases new podcast about drilling innovation
26/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released the second episode of its podcast mini-series about innovations in energy production.