Chevron to start producing hydrogen at oilfield
08/03/2024 by Mark
Oil and gas has been produced at the Lost Hills field in the San Joaquin Valley of California for over a century. Now, in a first for
What is the difference between slideway oils and hydraulic oils?
07/12/2023 by Mark
Today, lubricants are specially formulated for a wide range of different industries which include products like slideway and hydraulic oils. By pairing the precise lubricant with an application and equipment, operators can enjoy
BP licenses blue hydrogen technology for H2Teesside
31/10/2023 by Richard
BP has agreed a licensing and engineering deal that will allow it to use blue hydrogen technology from Johnson Matthey (JM) in its H2Teeside project.
Chevron to buy majority stake in hydrogen production and storage plant
18/09/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
US-based oil major Chevron has announced that it is becoming the majority owner of a large facility for producing and storing hydrogen.
5 common hydraulic equipment mistakes
25/10/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Users repairing and maintaining hydraulic systems must adopt best practices to avoid a series of unwanted scenarios.
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
Operational and business benefits of using Shell Tellus S2 MX 32
05/03/2022 by Mark
Using its patented technology, world lubrication leader Shell produced the high-performance hydraulic fluid, Shell Tellus S2 MX 32. Designed to offer unparalleled levels of performance and protection, it is suited multiple mobile and manufacturing equipment…
What is Shell Tellus 46 used for?
03/12/2021 by Mark
Shell Tellus 46 is a high-quality hydraulic lubricant with a reputation for offering peak performance. Now marketed as
Important points to consider when using hydraulic fluids
27/09/2021 by Richard
While using the correct lubricant designed for a specific application or original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) requirements is the first step to getting the most from a product, there are several best practices that
Shell’s zinc-based hydraulic oil aces industry tests
26/08/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Zinc has long been used as an effective additive in hydraulic oils to prevent wear and oxidisation, but zinc-based hydraulic oil has often performed badly in some manufacturers’ tests for sludge formation. However, a new…
What are the important attributes of hydraulic oil?
31/07/2021 by Richard
Hydraulic oils are defined as hydraulic lubricants using an oil base, as opposed to those that use water, which are sometimes referred to as hydraulic fluids. Water was among the earliest hydraulic lubricants, used by…
Fuchs: Global expert in hydraulic lubrication
25/10/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
From German origin, the lubricant specialist Fuchs has formulated and produced a diverse range of products over the course of 85 years, providing solutions employed by all sectors, from aerospace to