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.
OPEC boss calls for greater unity in oil industry
01/03/2023 by Mark
The head of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham Al Ghais, has called for the industry to demonstrate more unity and be proactive in dealing with criticisms of being major polluters.
New record set for global oil demand
28/02/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
According to recent data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI), the global demand for crude oil hit a new record high in December last year.
Submer approves Castrol immersion cooling fluid
27/02/2023 by Mark
Following a compatibility study, immersion cooling specialist Submer has approved Castrol ON Immersion Cooling Fluid DC 20 to be used in its equipment without voiding the warranty.
IEA edges up prediction for global demand
27/02/2023 by Richard
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has once more increased its forecasted global crude oil demand for this year, with it going up 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) from January’s prediction to 101.9 million bpd.