Canadian oil production resumes as wildfires subside
06/06/2023 by Mark
Producers of oil and gas in Canada’s Alberta province have started to bring operations back online after rainfall caused wildfires in the area to abate.
Five tips for turbine oil system care and maintenance
06/06/2023 by Mark
Today, the demand for a dependable energy supply is more important than ever. As a result, equipment like turbines must work relentlessly round the clock at maximum
OPEC ready to welcome back Iran
05/06/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
The secretary general of OPEC, Haitham Al Ghais, has said during a visit to Tehran that his organisation would welcome Iran’s return to the international oil market. While Iran is
What happens if I use a thicker oil in my engine?
05/06/2023 by Mark
Today, engine oils are available to purchase on the market for a wide range of different applications. As different types of engines have a variety of
UK car production and exports rose in April
03/06/2023 by greg
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published new monthly data for April. Production is up substantially on the same month last year, with the vast majority of vehicles being destined for overseas…
Russia inclined to leave production unchanged
02/06/2023 by Richard
Reuters is reporting that the Russian Government is leaning towards leaving oil production at its current level when the OPEC+ group next meets.
What is the most common cutting fluid used in machinery?
02/06/2023 by Richard
Cutting fluids are multi-purpose solutions designed for machining and metal-working processes where they act as both a coolant and lubricant. Cutting fluid is typically
Castrol tests circular transmission oil in Formula E
01/06/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
In collaboration with the Jaguar TCS Racing team, Castrol has successfully re-refined old transmission oil and used it in a Formula E race car.
How can monitoring coolant increase machine and fluid life?
01/06/2023 by Mark
The life blood of every machining and metalworking operation is the coolant and lubrication system it uses. The mixture of coolant and lubricant feeding the equipment is stored in
How to handle, store and dispense industrial lubricants safely
31/05/2023 by Katie
The correct handling, storing and dispensary protocols of industrial lubricants is critical to protect plant operators from potential health hazards, and minimise any threat of environmental contamination.
TotalEnergies partners with biomethane production start-up
31/05/2023 by Mark
France-based energy company TotalEnergies has established a new partnership with Finnish start-up Ductor, which specialises in technology for the production of biomethane.
What's the difference between aviation oil and regular oil?
30/05/2023 by marc-claude_ghibert
Oil is often considered the lifeblood of machinery. To keep equipment in peak condition, effective oils must multi-task in order to fulfil many different roles. For instance, an oil must