Growing automobile sales predicted to drive lubricants market size
03/07/2016 by Mark
The lubricants market, which is led by Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron and BP, is expected to grow significantly between now and
Oil rises back up after Brexit fallout
30/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil prices were up almost 3% yesterday, bringing back hope to the market, following previous concerns after Britain voted to leave the European Union. The market was buoyed by a
Saudi’s new oil minister indicates end to oil glut
27/06/2016 by Richard
Saudi Arabia’s latest oil minister Khalid al Falih has indicated that the worst of the oil glut in oil supply could soon come to an end. He also signaled
Shell fuel could help customers tackle UK air quality
24/06/2016 by Richard
A recent European specification has been approved for cleaner burning fuels to be used in diesel engines, including Shell GTL, one of the oil giant’s best products, along with Shell Tonna S3 M 68. This…
Brexit and US data put oil under pressure
21/06/2016 by Mark
Oil prices fell for the sixth session in a row on June 16, affected by market worries about the coming E.U referendum happening in the UK, and mixed oil data from the United States. Crude…
Shell to build Pennsylvania petrochemical complex
18/06/2016 by Mark
Royal Dutch Shell, which makes Shell Tellus S2 M 32 and Shell Omala S2 G 320, has recently revealed its intention to construct a brand new petrochemical site close to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The oil giant…
Low oil prices cause coal consumption to fall
15/06/2016 by Richard
The consumption of coal fell by a record breaking amount globally in 2015, thanks to a decrease in demand from China and an
3 tips for extending the life of your pump bearings
14/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
One of the biggest causes of machinery failure, just behind failed seals and worn packings, is bearing failure. Bearings are not cheap and they are much more involved in the operation of machinery than most…
5 tips for handling industrial lubricants safely
12/06/2016 by Richard
It is all too easy to prevent workplace accidents and safety issues by simply putting into practice basic measures. By ensuring that all staff have basic safety training, that there is no reason why anyone…
Dry ice cleaning could be the future of oil and grease removal
12/06/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
A new cleaning technique makes it possible to remove oil, soot, dirt and grease buildup from machinery, industrial equipment and
What are the tell-tale signs of lubricant starvation?
10/06/2016 by Mark
Lubricant starvation is a very serious problem when it comes to expensive machinery. If there is not enough lubricant present in a piece of equipment, things can go downhill quickly and machinery can easily wear…
British analysts forecast oil will rise
09/06/2016 by Richard
Analysts at Capital Economics – a consulting company based in Britain – believe that oil prices will continue to rise higher. In a report received by