Next generation of additives could reduce amerikansk oil consumption
10/09/2014 by Richard
A development team in the US recently created new engine oil additives that protect against wear and increase fuel economy. The researchers were honoured with a
Five household uses for oil that you may not have thought of
07/09/2014 by Merke
Motor oil is an essential component for most of us, with lubricants from key brands like Shell, Mobil, Fuchs, and Q8 ensuring our cars continue to operate at the optimum level of performance. However, working…
Mexico opens oil fields to private firms in bid to boost production
04/09/2014 by Oljelageradministrator
Mexico’s government is to end the monopoly of its national oil firm Petróleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, allowing private companies access to the lion’s share of its prospective oil resources. The Government hopes that
New Apex Oil Lab facility unveiled
28/08/2014 by Richard
A US company that provides an independent oil analysis service to customers worldwide has just opened a new laboratory. Michigan-based Apex Oil Lab stated that
Shell's US restructuring aims to provide stable future
20/08/2014 by Merke
The international oil company Royal Dutch Shell recently disclosed that it plans to restructure its business in North America in order to reduce costs. Shell will sell two of its
Plymouth business invents revolutionary oil well monitoring instrument
13/08/2014 by Oljelageradministrator
A company based in the South West has developed a new instrument that will enable energy firms to monitor their gas and oil wells more accurately and economically. IDSI UK obtained an
Five industries where lubricating oil is used
11/08/2014 by Richard
Lubricating oil is used in numerous business sectors all over the world, with new products continually being developed and introduced by the major oil and lubricant companies. The use of high-quality lubricants means that
Exxon Mobil profits soar although production falls
06/08/2014 by Richard
The biggest gas and oil company in the US, Exxon Mobil, has experienced a large increase in its profits after recently cutting its spending on exploration and capital. The company has stated that
How are motor oils made and why do they work?
05/08/2014 by Merke
Motor oils are made from two main components, which are base fluids or basestocks, and additives. Most of the oil, up to around 85% of the total, consists of
Oil companies under the lamplight: Fuchs
02/08/2014 by Oljelageradministrator
Fuchs is the biggest independent lubricant manufacturer in the world. The company is strong in
Oil companies under the lamplight: Q8
30/07/2014 by Richard
Kuwait Petroleum International, which is associated with the Q8 trademark, was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation that represents all of the oil interests owned by the state of…
Shell reveals revolutionary motor oil
30/07/2014 by Oljelageradministrator
The lubricant wing of Shell recently announced the launch of its most advanced motor oil, which has a base oil made from natural gas. The motor oil, known as Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology, is