OPEC+ decides against accelerating output rises
11/10/2021 by Katie
At their latest meeting, the members of the OPEC+ group of countries have decided to stick with their existing plan to gradually increase oil production by 400,000 barrels per day
Shell signs deal for solar power
10/10/2021 by Richard
Shell has made its first foray into the UK solar power sector by forming partnerships that could see at
TotalEnergies helps establish clean hydrogen fund
08/10/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Energy company TotalEnergies, together with industrial gas supplier Air Liquide and concessions and construction company Vinci, has set up an investment fund to
How does compressor oil work?
07/10/2021 by Mark
Lubricants, particularly oils for compressors that are engineered for industrial use, are tested and developed for the specific compressor types and their unique requirements. The key jobs a compressor oil must perform include reducing wear…
UK wind power manufacturing sees record investment
06/10/2021 by greg
With the UK leading the world in offshore wind power generation, manufacturers supplying the sector are seeing record levels of investment. Some £900m of funding for new factories has been announced so far this year…
Shell starts producing renewable natural gas in the US
06/10/2021 by Richard
Shell New Energies, a subsidiary of the energy company Shell, has started production at its first renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in
Understanding industrial cutting fluids
05/10/2021 by Mark
The fluids used in metalworking are designed to lubricate and cool. Fluids are vital to optimise a wide range of processes, assisting cutting speed, cut quality and
TotalEnergies pledges to safeguard biodiversity in Arctic project
04/10/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
France-based energy company TotalEnergies has published its biodiversity implementation strategy and Environmental, Safety and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) for the Artic LNG 2 project, in line with its commitment to engage with society and be…
Ford may make electric transmissions at Halewood
04/10/2021 by Mark
In what would be a boost for the British automotive industry, Ford is considering whether to produce its next-generation electric transmission (eTrans) systems at its Merseyside Halewood plant, which it used to operate jointly with…
Five questions to consider about lubricant sustainability
03/10/2021 by Richard
From world-leading manufacturers like Shell and Mobil to respected UK brands like Millers Oils and Morris, lubricant makers are increasingly concerned with the issue of sustainability. Oil producers take their role in environmental protection seriously…
Brent Crude breaks through $80 threshold
02/10/2021 by Mark
The price of benchmark Brent Crude broke through the $80 per barrel price towards the end of September as the oil markets tightened before receding slightly due to concerns about China’s lower
Best practices for handling used engine oil
01/10/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
In normal use, impurities that include dirt, grime, metal catalysts, varnish, chemicals and water can easily become mixed into engine oil. Unfortunately, this means that, in time, the product may no longer be able to…