UAE companies to collaborate with BP on UK projects
30/05/2022 by Richard
Masdar of Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have extended their existing agreements with BP to include investment in
Why is evaporation loss in lubricating oils important?
30/05/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
High temperatures can result in lubricants like oil and other fluids evaporating. Volatile components within the lubricant’s base oil start to become gaseous, causing the solution to thicken. As a result, the oil’s viscosity alters,…
Incoming Stellantis boss talks about firm’s UK future
30/05/2022 by Mark
Autocar Business has interviewed Paul Willcox, who is currently transitioning from leading Vauxhall to becoming the UK head of Stellantis, which, in addition to Vauxhall, also includes the Jeep, Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Alfa Romeo
What is the most important lubricant property?
29/05/2022 by Mark
An efficient and high-quality lubricant must possess many important characteristics. To remain in their liquid state across a wide range of different operating temperatures, they must typically have a low freezing point and a high…
What's the difference between hydraulic fluid and hydraulic oil?
29/05/2022 by Katie
The main difference between a hydraulic fluid and a hydraulic oil is down to usage. A hydraulic fluid is employed in the automatic transmissions of
What is the most popular lubricating oil in aircraft engines?
28/05/2022 by Mark
For many years, engines in aircraft were lubricated by a single graded oil, with 100 grade (SAE50) and 80 grade (SAE40) oils seeing common use. Today, however, multigrade oils are
Shell Fleet Solutions launches Accelerate to Zero programme
27/05/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
The business mobility arm of energy firm Shell has launched a new programme to assist fleets in setting and meeting targets for
Valvoline shows off construction products at EXCON 2022
27/05/2022 by greg
At EXCON 2022, an international trade fair, leading lubricant maker Valvoline has showcased its range of products for the
Everything you need to know about industrial lubricants
27/05/2022 by greg
Regardless of the industry they operate in, companies trying to keep competitive must ensure that their machinery is always working at optimum. When equipment is working effectively, it
Aramco boss suggests need for more hydrocarbon investment
26/05/2022 by Mark
Speaking to the Financial Times at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the CEO of Saudi Aramco has said that the recent energy crunch in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted…
What are the types of lubrication on ships?
26/05/2022 by Richard
Vehicles of all kinds require lubrication to operate effectively, and ships are no different. Lubricants allow working parts in mechanical systems to move freely, ensuring they can perform properly, but they also protect components from…
Shell to buy Egyptian offshore concession
25/05/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
BG International, a subsidiary of energy major Shell, has agreed to obtain ExxonMobil’s 100% stake in Egypt’s block three in the