Shell-BG merger hits a snag
14/01/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Royal Dutch Shell, the maker of Shell Tellus S2 M 32, has been dealt a blow in its plan to acquire BG Group. On Friday, January 8, one of the
The lubrication myths that are costing you cash
13/01/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
When it comes to lubrication, there are so many myths and untruths surrounding certain practices that you can so easily find yourself doing the wrong thing and costing your company money, despite your
Fixing common lubricant problems
12/01/2016 by Richard
As the lifeblood of every operation where mechanical equipment is used, lubricants perform several roles.
Should I always buy the most expensive lubricants?
11/01/2016 by Richard
It is easy to assume that buying the most expensive lubricants on the market will give you an advantage and ensure that your machinery is in tip-top condition. This can be quite true in many…
U.S. restarts oil exports
11/01/2016 by Richard
Last Thursday, January 7, the United States made its first crude oil export in 40 years. Oil exports from the country
Major investor slashes BG stake
08/01/2016 by Richard
A global oil investor cut its stake in BG Group by more than half in December 2015, leading to increased speculation about the attitude of shareholders regarding the planned takeover of the British oil company…
Should I use industrial oil or grease?
08/01/2016 by Mark
In order to get the most from your machinery, and to ensure that it functions at its maximum capacity, you will need to ensure that you are using the right
How to save money with food grade lubricants
06/01/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Businesses have to make as many efficiency savings as possible in order to compete in an ever
Oil prices surge as Middle Eastern tensions rise
05/01/2016 by Mark
The beginning of 2016 saw a surge in oil prices, as the relationship between major oil players Iran and Saudi Arabia deteriorated. The strain in relations between the
Egypt increases oil imports from Kuwait
02/01/2016 by Richard
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, the manufacturer of Q8 Dynobear 32, has agreed to supply around 500,000 barrels of crude oil to Egypt each month. This extra crude oil will be
Oil prices could drop as low as $20
29/12/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
A major global forecast on the state of the oil market has predicted that oil prices will continue to fall, and that they could even drop to $20 (£13.44) per barrel. According to a
Brent prices fall spectacularly
26/12/2015 by OilStoreAdministrator
Brent Oil prices have fallen to levels we have not seen since 2004, with both WTI and Brent benchmarks losing a minimum of 35% since the beginning of 2015 alone. Brent prices for front-month February…