Mobil oil credited for Red Bull's power advantage
04/07/2021 by Mark
Lewis Hamilton’s claim that the Red Bull Formula 1 team has introduced an upgrade to its power unit has been denied by Christian Horner, Red Bull’s Team Principal. He said the observed difference in power…
Wind power design for oil production gains DNV approval
02/07/2021 by Richard
Classification body DNV has approved a floating wind power concept, which could help oil and gas companies to cut their carbon emissions from gas and oil production by
A guide to lubrication for agricultural machinery
01/07/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
The modern agricultural machinery of today, including harrows, tractors, combine harvesters, fertiliser spreaders, balers, corn pickers and grape harvesting machines, is continually exposed to heavy-duty usage, extreme high and low temperatures, humidity and often
Shell agrees to buy BP’s stake in North Sea field
30/06/2021 by Mark
BP has agreed to sell its stake in the Shearwater gas hub in the North Sea to Shell.
Understanding the basics of food-safe lubricants
29/06/2021 by Richard
The demands of the food processing sector present specific challenges to designers of lubricant formulas, plant lubrication engineers, lubricant marketers and equipment developers. When lubricants are able to contaminate the raw materials used in work-processes…
TotalEnergies renews and extends automobile partnership
28/06/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Broad energy company TotalEnergies, the new brand for oil major Total, has announced it has renewed its partnership with multinational automotive manufacturer Stellantis for the Citroën, Peugeot and DS Automobiles brands, as well as having…
Selecting the correct oil type for your air compressor
27/06/2021 by Mark
In the same way that vehicles need a specific grade and type of oil to deliver maximum performance, so do dedicated air compressors. Utilising the right kind of oil in your air compressor will have…
Compressor oil market to be fuelled by emerging economies
26/06/2021 by Richard
The global market for compressor oil is set to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% over the next decade, with it being worth an expected $26.7 billion this year, according to a new report from
A beginner’s guide to car engine oil
25/06/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil is the lifeblood that keeps cars running, but unlike our bodies, which can purify blood and create all-new blood cells, a car requires its oil changing over regularly. Having insufficient oil levels in your…
BP contemplates spinning off Iraq assets
24/06/2021 by Mark
The Wall Street Journal has reported sources as saying that the oil giant BP is considering spinning off its operations in Iraq into a new company that will distribute profits through dividends and
IEA calls for greater oil production
22/06/2021 by Richard
The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) has called for the OPEC+ group to begin pumping more oil in order to ensure the world’s energy demands are met as it
Shell considers $10 billion Permian exit
20/06/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Reuters has reported that oil and lubricant producer Shell is considering selling a portion or all of its assets in the Permian Basin, an area that has provided much of the oil and gas production…