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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.

What Are Home Heating Oil Prices Across the U.S.?

And how high will home heating oil prices go as we head deeper into winter?

10 Ways To Save Money On Home Heating Oil

With the cold weather upon us, many want to crank up the heat to stay warm. Before you do that, learn these 10 tips to save money on home heating oil.

How Much Heating Oil to Order

Not sure how much discount heating oil to order in Western MA? Use PayLessForOil.com's helpful oil tank chart, then order your heating oil online with ease.

This Is Why My Dad Always Had a Full Tank Of Gas In 1973

How do you treat your suppliers in a supply chain crisis?

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.

What’s Driving Oil & Gas Companies Towards Electric Charging?

BP and Shell have already bought electric vehicle charging companies. Are ExxonMobil and others to follow?

Woman Wants Gas Company to Fix Meter, Reconnect Service

Her stove uses gas which means she can’t cook or boil water.

Well Answered. Well Data for Upstream Oil & Gas Companies

Seven steps to clean, trusted and aligned well data for upstream oil & gas companies.

Will a 1.5 degrees target trigger a death spiral for oil and gas companies?

The dominant assumptions regarding the transition of oil and gas companies are wrong. The evidence suggests it is far more likely they will fail, because they will not cope with the speed of change…

Oil and gas production set to increase

Changes in the way the sector operates are thought to have unlocked the potential for another 2.8 billion barrels.

What Makes Independent Oil, Gas Companies Successful?

Rigzone speaks with analysts about which traits make a successful independent oil and gas company.

Upstream Oil and Gas Company Finds Unconventional Value in Spotfire

This upstream oil and gas company is a leading natural gas and oil producer with expertise in developing tight gas, shale gas, coal bed methane, and unconventional oil resources. Its goals included being the most efficient and prudent operator among all oil and gas companies, especially for unconventional resources. To do that, it has to concentrate on efficiency in cost, execution, and data.

Is It Legal to Call Gas 'Natural'? It's Complicated

Longmont firm hopes new product keeps air clean, prevents fines for oil and gas companies

A Longmont company over the past two years innovated a system to monitor emissions from oil and gas production sites it believes can spare both drilling operators from hefty fines and the atmosphere from additional pollutants.

Many Investors Considering Oil and Gas Companies

With oil prices starting to drop again, many investors are thinking that they should consider making an investment in a gas and oil company.

With Pa.’s natural gas production, why are we outsourcing energy needs?

Relying on energy from unstable foreign nations can have a dire effect on energy stability and accessibility, writer says.

Why Are Oil-and-Gas Companies Developing Lesson Plans for Teachers?

The fossil fuel industry has long understood the power of the school system in shaping perceptions around climate change

Natural gas companies are using hardball tactics to expand their network of pipelines

Eminent domain is the power granted to government to take private land for public use. But what if companies want to use eminent domain solely for profit and not the public good?

Oil & Gas Companies Prevent Surprise Downtime Using Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics

By: Jeremiah Stone, GE<br>Not too long ago, diagnosing a problem with a critical asset was a cumbersome process for the automation industry. The Industrial Internet is making the diagnostic process much more straightforward and manageable, particularly with the advent of powerful Remote Monitoring and Diagnostic (RM&amp;D) capabilities. The Oil and Gas industry in particular has been quick to recognize the benefits of RM&amp;D.