World to buy Western
World Fuel Services has agreed to buy the Western Petroleum Company.
Published 25-Aug-2010
Tag: North America
Trouble in Adland
Valvoline and Shell are both facing sanctions for advertising authorities over product claims.
Published 17-Aug-2010
Hard lubes piston coating brings fuel savings
Federal-Mogul has launched a new coated piston which, it claims, can save up to 0.8% in fuel consumption and reduce friction.
Published 12-Aug-2010
BP finally caps well
BP appears to have successfully capped the leaking Horizon Deepwater well, although the move is temporary until relief wells can be completed.
Published 17-Jul-2010
Update on Horizon disaster
BP are seeking new options to stem the flow of oil from the Gulf of Mexico seabed after the Deepwater Horizon explosion last month.
Published 01-Jun-2010
Chevron restructure continues
Chevron continue its downstream restructure with further job losses.
Published 19-May-2010
Research grants for rail biofuels
The US Federal Railroad Administration is offering $700,000 for research into biofuels and biolubes in railway locomotives.
Published 18-May-2010
Dan Aykroyd paints his wagon!
Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd gives a spooky interview after being appointed Art Car Grand Marshall
Published 07-May-2010
Holly announces Q1 loss
Holly Corporation announced a first quarter loss for 2010, although revenues soared.
Published 07-May-2010
Cheap hydrogen fuel from new catalyst?
A new catalyst has been discovered by the University of California that could lead to the production of low cost hydrogen fuel.
Published 05-May-2010