Worst has passed, says Credit Suisse
06/06/2020 by Richard
According to Swiss bank Credit Suisse, the worst is over for the oil industry. Bill Featherstone, an oil
What you need to know about gas engine oil
05/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
If the gas generator you use requires a lubricant, it’s always best to select a specialist gas engine oil. Manufacturers like Mobil produce such lubricant products that are designed especially for generator gas
BP employees participate in mask-making campaign
04/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Employees of oil major BP and its lubricant division Castrol Africa have initiated a campaign to encourage the people of Africa to make and wear facemasks to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Other…
What is cutting fluid?
03/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Cutting fluids comprise a range of lubricants that are ideally suited to use in grinding and other metalworking applications. Manufacturers of the best quality cutting oils include Fuchs and Houghton. Some cutting fluids are
Shell airlifts workers from Gulf of Mexico
02/06/2020 by Richard
Oil major Shell has airlifted nine workers from one of its rigs in the Gulf of Mexico following a coronavirus outbreak. After being taken to an
A guide to compressor oil
01/06/2020 by Richard
Specialist compressor lubricants are available from the likes of Shell, Fuchs and Mobil. These lubricants are more than able to cope with even very high demand conditions, offering a superlative level of protection against
The lowdown on commercial vehicle oil
31/05/2020 by Mark
There is a wide range of commercial vehicle lubricants on the market. These superior oils are specifically designed for use with heavy goods transporters or other large commercial vehicles. Whether the vehicle is a
Morgan Stanley expects Brent to reach $40 by 2021
30/05/2020 by Mark
Investment bank and financial services company Morgan Stanley has given a positive signal to the oil industry by upgrading its end-of-year forecast for Brent crude to $40 per barrel. It also raised its third-quarter
Everything you need to know about agricultural oil
29/05/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Agricultural lubricants are specially designed to meet the demands of farming in the present day, and are tailored to the equipment most often used in agriculture. Whether it’s a tractor or combine harvester, a
Lubricant experts weigh in on oil additives
28/05/2020 by Mark
The Commercial Carrier Journal has published an article about the delicate balance that needs to be struck by additives in commercial vehicle oil, and questions whether aftermarket oil additives are really necessary or
Shell offers voluntary severance
26/05/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Bloomberg reports that Royal Dutch Shell is set to take a series of measures to strengthen its resilience during the COVID-19 crisis, including offering voluntary severances to staff. The company has
Low prices may make some North Sea oil uneconomical, research warns
24/05/2020 by Richard
A new study from the University of Aberdeen has indicated that if low oil prices persist, as much as a third of the remaining recoverable reserves of gas and oil in the North Sea may…