What are the four types of hydraulic fluid?
02/10/2023 by Mark
Maintaining heavy-duty equipment with the right type of hydraulic fluids can help an operation run smoothly and efficiently. However, when the proper fluids are not
TotalEnergies to build plastic-recycling facility
02/10/2023 by Richard
France-based TotalEnergies has stated that it will be adding a new unit for mechanically recycling plastic to its Grandpuits platform, which is being converted into a zero-crude site.
Can I use motor oil in an aircraft piston engine?
01/10/2023 by Mark
From independent transport operators in the aviation industry with a fleet to individuals privileged enough to own an aircraft of their own, those maintaining aeroplanes understand considerable costs are involved. Beyond the investment in the…
ExxonMobil lobbies for blue hydrogen tax credits
30/09/2023 by Katie
Bloomberg has reported seeing an internal company memo declaring that ExxonMobil is lobbying the US Government for
What's the difference between 5W30 and 5W40 engine oil?
30/09/2023 by greg
Vehicle owners will know that the correct type of engine oil for their make and model can be found in the pages of their owner’s handbook. Two of the most
What should I look for in transformer oil?
30/09/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Transformer oil is sometimes known as insulating oil. It’s a specialised oil type designed specifically to act as both a coolant and an insulator within
Goldman Sachs raises 12-month Brent forecast to $100 per barrel
29/09/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Analysts at investment bank and financial services firm Goldman Sachs have raised their forecast for the price of Brent crude over the coming 12 months from $93 to $100 per barrel, over concerns that the…
Three reasons to keep machining coolant clean
29/09/2023 by Richard
When metalworking fluids like machine coolant get dirty, it can result in multiple problems for operation in the industry. When coolant and system filters are improperly maintained, it doesn’t just damage the equipment, but can…
Exxon and Aramco bosses push carbon capture
28/09/2023 by Mark
Appearing at a panel discussion in Calgary as part of the World Petroleum Congress, the bosses of Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil have said they support the move to cleaner energy forms. However, they have insisted…
BP appoints Kate Thomson as interim CFO
27/09/2023 by greg
UK-based energy firm BP has announced the appointment of Kate Thomson as its interim chief financial officer (CFO). This follows the appointment of
Saudi energy minister denies trying to push up oil prices
27/09/2023 by Richard
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who serves as Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, has hit back at critics by denying that his country’s recent agreement to extend its voluntary oil production cut was about “jacking up prices”.
Ten new start-ups join TotalEnergies accelerator
26/09/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
France-based TotalEnergies has announced the selection of a further ten start-ups to join its TotalEnergies On programme, which seeks to help innovative businesses to develop in the renewable energy and electricity sectors.