How ExxonMobil is using algae to produce oil
ExxonMobil, the oil major behind Mobil-branded lubricants, has a broad research portfolio when it comes to biofuels. It believes some fundamental breakthroughs in science and technology are still...
View ArticleExxonMobil targets emission reductions
ExxonMobil, the energy giant behind Mobil UK stockists, has set itself new targets for reducing emissions from its upstream operations. Compared with 2016 levels, the company says it will reduce its...
View ArticleUS asks OPEC to boost oil production
Bloomberg, quoting sources familiar with the matter, reports that the US Government has made a subtle request from OPEC to increase oil production by a million barrels per day (bpd). While US...
View ArticleRussia and Saudi Arabia raise oil production in run up to OPEC meeting
Both Russia and Saudi Arabia, two of the world’s biggest oil producers, have loosened the taps on oil production ahead of the next OPEC in Vienna on June 22. It is widely anticipated that the cartel,...
View ArticleExxonMobil starts road trip to prove its new motor oil
Through its Mobil stockists, ExxonMobil has long been delivering high-performance lubricants with long drain intervals. To demonstrate its claims about its new Mobil 1 Annual Protection motor oil,...
View ArticleBP’s annual energy review shows big jump for renewables
Oil giant BP has published its annual Statistical World Energy Review for this year, and revealed that 17% of global energy growth came from renewable sources. This year’s increase is the largest ever...
View ArticleShale executive claims US soon to be top oil producer
The US could be the world’s top oil producer by the autumn according to Scott Sheffield, the chairman of the major shale producer Pioneer Natural Resources. Speaking to CNN Money, Sheffield says he...
View ArticleOPEC reaches deal to increase oil production
OPEC members at the summit in Vienna have arrived at a deal to increase production by up to a million barrels per day (bpd). Some OPEC members were thought to object to a production increase because...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia planning record oil production
Bloomberg reports sources informed about Saudi Arabia’s output policy as saying that the country is preparing to pump a record-breaking 10.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in July. This would follow the...
View ArticleIt’s not all about shale: US offshore oil production
There’s no disputing that shale oil has revolutionised US oil production. It started when producers sought to take advantage of oil prices over $100 by exploiting tight oil formations that would...
View ArticleNew study finds increase in engine lubrication failures
A new report from insurance company The Swedish Club has revealed that lubrication errors are now the most common, and most expensive, cause of marine main engine damage. The study covers 8,759 insured...
View ArticleHow to quantify the benefits of a lubrication programme
Few can argue with the need for a good lubrication programme with quality products, such as those from Mobil stockists. While many people talk about increased reliability, less unscheduled downtime,...
View ArticleSeven billionaires who made their fortune from oil
Oil is often described as black gold, an essential commodity that drives economic growth. It’s therefore no surprise that many shrewd operators have amassed vast wealth through oil production. Here are...
View ArticleTop seven countries by wind power capacity
With a steadily increasing efficiency, wind power (both onshore and offshore) is proving itself to be a cost-efficient source of electricity generation for a country’s energy mix. This has mostly...
View ArticleFive of last year’s biggest oil and gas discoveries
While an oil field never goes entirely dry, it eventually becomes unproductive because the cost of extracting the remaining oil exceeds its market value. While operators have been, and continue to be,...
View ArticleExxonMobil looks to buy renewable energy
Bloomberg reports that ExxonMobil is seeking to buy renewable energy for delivery in Texas. According to a document obtained by Bloomberg, the US oil major is soliciting proposals from solar and wind...
View ArticleThe world’s five biggest oil companies
While oil reserves can be a source of income for many nations, it’s the task of companies, sometimes state-owned, to find and develop oil resources. Here are the world’s top five oil companies by...
View ArticleThe benefits of using Mobil DTE oil in your machinery
The Mobil DTE range of lubricants is for machinery that requires a high-performance, is long lasting and has advanced properties. What is Mobil DTE oil? Mobil DTE oil is formulated with a highly...
View ArticleWhy do so many businesses rely on Mobil oil?
Mobil has been producing industrial oils for over 150 years, with customers based in many countries worldwide and operating in a variety of industries. Working with equipment manufacturers ExxonMobil...
View Article12 interesting facts about hydraulics
The world would be a very different place without hydraulics and the oils that make them possible, like Mobil DTE Light. Aeroplanes rely on hydraulic systems due to the extreme pressure on their...
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