In a previous post we explored where and how oil originates from a geological perspective, taking a look at the origin of fossil fuels, the conditions under which they developed, the types of rocks and minerals involved in their production and the processes of energy exploration and extraction. In... Read More +
If you live in California, you’re probably well aware of how incredibly expensive gas is – second only to Hawaii in fuel costs. This year California business owners and consumers have found themselves gripped in a battle over a pending California fuel tax that will significantly raise the price of... Read More +
It’s a universally accepted truth that nobody likes or wants an increase in price, and pricing is a sensitive topic for us at SCL. We understand what a lubricant price increase can mean for our customer’s bottom line and as a logistic and solutions provider we do our best... Read More +
Every 8 years the American Petroleum Institute (API) releases a new batch of oil formulations for heavy duty truck fleets that are created to accommodate changing emissions and fuel economy regulations and PC-11 is the next formulation about to be put through a formulation change. As a result, oil... Read More +
You’ve heard it a million times, but have you ever truly considered the reality that fossil fuels are in fact derived from fossils? Fossilized plants and animals, to be exact, and contrary to popular belief, not from the fossilized remains of dinosaurs. Geologists and scientists within the petroleum industry... Read More +
