How to safely recycling cutting oils
12/12/2016 by Mark
One of the best things about cutting oils is that it can be recycled and reused a number of times before you have to dispose of it forever. In order to reuse it, you will…
Non-OPEC member countries agree to oil output cut
12/12/2016 by Mark
A group of 11 non-Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil producing countries have acquiesced to cut their respective oil outputs in order to boost oil prices. The group of oil producing
How to uncover electrostatic discharges in turbine oil
09/12/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
One of the biggest problems faced by turbine operators is the threat of electrostatic discharges within oil. This is a problem that can be dangerous if left undetected, but how exactly do you uncover an…
Oil giant Shell signs deal with Iran
09/12/2016 by Richard
Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell, which makes Shell Gadus S2 V100 3 and Shell Omala S2 G 320, has formalised a provisional agreement with Iran that will see it
OPEC countries agree to supply deal
06/12/2016 by Mark
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Companies (OPEC) has finally reached a deal to
Four lubrication tips that ensure excellence
05/12/2016 by Richard
When it comes to lubrication, there are a lot of things that you can do to achieve excellence in the field and ensure that your lubricants, and your equipment are in tip-top condition. Here are…
Shell considers selling its Iraq assets
03/12/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Royal Dutch Shell, which makes leading products like Shell Omala S2 G 320, is thinking about selling its Iraqi oil field as part of its $30bn global asset disposal program, according to industry sources. The…
Four tips for interpreting an oil analysis report
02/12/2016 by Mark
Carrying out regular oil analysis is important if you want to ensure your systems are running at their best. Of course, you also need to know how to analyse and interpret the results. If you…
Crisis ‘almost at turning point’ according to Oil and Gas survey
30/11/2016 by Mark
With more than two in three companies in the oil and gas sector making job cuts in 2015, there are signs that the trouble may be reaching a shifting point following a
Why is it important to filter small quantities of oil?
28/11/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
One of the questions that is often asked about oil filtration relates to amounts less than 20 litres, and how they can be effectively filtered. This is a particularly important question when the lubricant in…
IEA anticipates oil investment to fall again in 2017
27/11/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Investment in fresh oil production is expected to fall for the third year in a row in 2017, as the worldwide supply glut continues fostering volatility in the crude oil markets, according to the head…
Oil prices at highest since October
24/11/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil prices reached their highest levels since October on 22nd November, as the market was