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ExxonMobil to move headquarters amid restructure

06/02/2022 by Mark

US-based major ExxonMobil has announced that it will move its headquarters from the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving to its Houston campus as part of its
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Chevron sees best profits since 2014

04/02/2022 by Mark

US oil major Chevron showed how the industry has turned a corner by posting yearly profits of $15.6bn (£11.55bn) for 2021.
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Shell begins green hydrogen production in China

02/02/2022 by Mark

Energy giant Shell has started producing green hydrogen at one of the world’s biggest electrolysers in China, with it supplying about half the hydrogen needed to power the fuel cell vehicles during this month’s sporting
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BP seeks government backing for low-carbon projects

30/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

Energy supermajor BP says it has made an application for government backing for two low-carbon projects based in Teesside as part of the East Coast Cluster of the Northern Endurance Partnership, which was approved by
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What lubricants does Q8 Oils provide for the energy sector

29/01/2022 by Richard

Kuwait Petroleum International, also known as Q8 or Q8 Oils, is renowned for its exceptional efficiency, high-quality products and guaranteed lubrication performance. Its exacting standards are a perfect match for the multiple sectors it serves,
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Shell signs up to support CCS Innovation Zone

28/01/2022 by Mark

Oil major Shell has become the 14th company to consider going ahead with what would be the biggest carbon capture and
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Shell changes name officially

26/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

Following up on an earlier decision by the company’s board, Shell has officially dropped the “Royal Dutch” prefix from
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Contestants invited for Shell Startup Showdown

24/01/2022 by Mark

Shell Lubricants and Automotive Ventures have issued a call for early-stage startups with automotive technology to enter the Shell Startup Showdown to compete for grants. Entrants should be able to demonstrate innovativeness in areas like
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BP says chargers to become more profitable than pumps

22/01/2022 by Richard

The British-based oil major BP has said that within a few years, its network of fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) will become more profitable than its
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Shell-backed investment fund receives new funding

21/01/2022 by greg

The Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund (EEGF), which was started by the Shell Foundation in 2019 with backing from the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO and UKaid, has received a further $13 million in funding from
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Libya oil production back to 1.2 million bpd

20/01/2022 by Mark

Following a difficult period, Libya’s energy minister, Mohammed Oun, said daily production was around 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd), which is roughly what it was before a series of closures and shutdowns hit the
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Exxon Mobil acquires stake in biofuel company

18/01/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

US-based supermajor Exxon Mobil has announced that it has agreed to buy a 49.9% stake in the Norwegian firm Biojet AS, which aims to convert wood waste from construction and forestry into biofuels and feedstock
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