Oil companies under the lamplight: Mobil
24/07/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
Mobil, now ExxonMobil, has developed over the course of 125 years from an American kerosene company to the world’s biggest petrochemical and petroleum business. The Mobil name persists as a
New Shell research centre could provide benefits across Asia
16/07/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
Works currently in progress at a new Shell Lubricants research and development (R&D) centre in Shanghai is set to assist business across the region. The beneficial effects of
ExxonMobil and Corvette Racing collaboration set to continue
09/07/2014 by Mark
The giant lubricant manufacturing company ExxonMobil recently revealed that it is to extend its existing partnership with the Corvette Racing team. ExxonMobil has already been
Exxon Mobil introduces new Mobil DTE gas turbine oil
18/06/2014 by Mark
A fuels and lubricants producer has recently launched a new turbine oil, which has been specially formulated to enable increased power outputs in steam and gas turbines. The new product, known as
Scientists develop new liquid crystal lubricant
04/06/2014 by Richard
Researchers at Freiburg’s Fraunhofer Institute have created a lubricant made up of liquid crystal, a substance that has until now been used to make display screens. Even though lubricants are
Innovative filter elements reduce sparking risk
23/05/2014 by Richard
Recently, the manufacturing company Swift Filter Inc. has revealed a new line of filter elements with anti-static properties. These can either be used to
Tiny nanoparticles could lead to huge improvements in oil performance
13/05/2014 by Mark
Recently, researchers have been looking into the benefits of applying nanotechnology to engine oils. While this innovative use of nanoparticles is not yet
New monitoring system could revolutionise oil changes
06/05/2014 by Richard
German engineers in Saarbrücken recently announced that they have devised a sensor system that makes it possible to monitor the oil in industrial equipment without halting operations. The chemical constituents of the oil are
Lubricant industry predicts increased US sales
29/04/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
A recent report suggests that the United States will increase its lubricant use gradually over the next few years. By 2018, it is estimated that the country will reach an annual demand of as much…