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Synthetic Vs. Conventional oil: What's The Difference?

It's a question frequently asked by our customers; what's the difference between regular or "conventional" oil and synthetic oil? While there can be many highly technical explanations, the basic differences come down to two key issues: base oils and additive packages.

Why not pour gas into that gopher hole?

Facebook user Brandon Ftacek shares this fantastic demonstration of just one of the many potential pitfalls you may encounter when using gasoline and rapid combustion to control your local gopher p…

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

What Happens When You Add the Wrong Fuel to Your Gas Tank?

Knowing which fuel your vehicle needs and paying close attention to the pump you're about to use can help ensure that you fill your car's tank properly.

Can hydrogen save oil companies from climate shift?

Hydrogen presents a potential game-changer for oil companies seeking to survive in an emerging zero-carbon world as governments across the globe tighten restrictions of greenhouse gases produced by fossil fuels in efforts to slow climate change.

Can Oil Companies Save the World from Global Warming?

Oil firms might pay to use CO 2 emissions from power plants, but low petroleum prices could doom the effort

Drilling In The US: Oil And Gas Extraction Connected To Childhood Cancer, Study Finds

Researchers found a link between proximity to oil and gas rigs and acute lymphocytic leukemia.

How Does Tesla Get A Worse ESG Score Than 2 Oil Companies?

Isn't it odd that Tesla has a low Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score yet oil companies have high ones?

Current methods may inadequately measure health impacts from oil, natural gas extraction

Measurements of hazardous air pollutant concentrations near oil and natural gas extraction sites have generally failed to capture levels above standard health benchmarks; yet, the majority of studies continue to find poor health outcomes increasing as distance from these operations decreases.

Are oil companies' big bets on plastics in peril?

European nations, worried about the increasing volume of plastics found in the world's ocean, have been clamping down. For oil companies that would seemingly pose a dilemma. With countries moving quickly to reduce their reliance on burning fossil fuels to help combat climate change, the industry had planned to pick up the slack by increasing the production of natural gas - cleaner burning than oil - and chemicals, including plastics.

Analysis of outdoor recreation industry finds its contribution to GDP larger than that of oil,...

A federal government analysis of the outdoor recreation’s economic impact reaffirms what many conservation groups have said for decades. Outdoor recreation is a big business.

How can national oil companies overcome the challenges of ESG reporting?

National oil companies fulfil multiple roles and deliver complex national mandates but they face challenges with ESG reporting. Stakeholder capitalism metrics offer a solution.

Can we beneficially reuse produced water from oil and gas extraction in the U.S.?

There is increasing interest in beneficial uses of large volumes of wastewater co-produced with oil and gas extraction (produced water, PW) because of…

Oil companies reaping the benefits of 170-percent rise in natural gas prices

Oil companies are benefiting from the recent rise in natural gas prices, which have more...

Apple, The Oil Company?

The world’s greenest oil company?

France’s Total is hedging against a low-carbon future by investing in solar and biofuels.

How DCIM Helps Utility Companies?

Utility companies and data centres understand the term 'downtime' in a slightly different way than other sectors. For them, downtime means a power outage, and the reasons behind this could be several. For example, failure of critical machinery due to overheating or power cut. Utility companies can benefit significantly from data management. As we know, such companies handle a massive volume of data. In such situations…

Why are U.S. oil companies not ramping up production to cash in on record high gas prices?

Instead of expanding production, companies are focused on shareholders and debt.

The Surprising Reason Oil Companies Love Google Glass

Global energy giant Schlumberger is equipping oil field workers with Google Glass to handle workflow in places tablets can’t go. But the real innovation is the worker data Glass can collect.