Shell considers connecting executive pay with climate performance
04/04/2021 by Mark
The Anglo-Dutch oil major Royal Dutch Shell has suggested furthering its decarbonisation strategy by strengthening the link between climate objectives and
Understanding synthetic blends and semi-synthetic oils
03/04/2021 by Richard
With a wide range of motor oils available, those seeking a suitable solution can be forgiven for being confused. The difference between a synthetic blend and a semi-synthetic solution has been known to cause particular…
UK approves new North Sea projects
03/04/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
The UK government recently gave the go ahead to drill more North Sea wells, which it says will safeguard the industry and the thousands of jobs related to it.
Why does engine oil require regular changes?
01/04/2021 by Mark
While engine oils from world-class manufacturers like Mobil and Fuchs are specially designed to endure, regardless of quality, all lubricants will lose their potency over time. To ensure it always delivers premium levels of protection…
Guide to understanding heat transfer fluids
31/03/2021 by Richard
Heat transfer fluids (HTFs), like those provided by leading manufacturers such as Millers Oils and Castrol, are cleverly formulated liquids that are able to transfer heat from one machine part to another. These specialist fluids…
Shell outlines five-pronged strategy for carbon neutrality
30/03/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Royal Dutch Shell’s vice president for global commercial fuels technologies, Selda Gunsel, has given a webinar in which she outlined Shell’s broad strategy to become a carbon-neutral business by 2050.
Exploring the different lubrication types
29/03/2021 by Mark
Lubricants like oils, greases and fluids are made by leading manufacturers such as Mobil, Q8 and Morris, and they are sold through suppliers to enterprises so they can keep their equipment operating at
EIA anticipates rising oil prices in April
28/03/2021 by Richard
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has forecasted in its March Short-Term Energy Outlook that crude oil prices will rise in April, due in part to
How to conserve lubricants in manufacturing
27/03/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
In a competitive industry such as manufacturing, those running operations can always benefit from reduced running costs. While selecting high-quality oils and greases from leading oil suppliers can offer you lubrication options designed to last…
Aramco looks to China for blue hydrogen production
26/03/2021 by Mark
According to Amin Nasser, the CEO of Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company is looking to cooperate more with China in areas like the production of ammonia and hydrogen from natural gas, as well…
Shell and Hyundai make low-emissions agreement
24/03/2021 by Richard
Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell and automotive company Hyundai have come to a new agreement to cooperate over the next five years on developing alternatives to internal combustion engines with
Rapeseed oil waste could be used to make lubricant products
22/03/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Scientists in Germany have discovered that waste from the processing of rapeseed oil could be used instead of petroleum-based raw materials for making products like food-safe lubricant.