Monthly Archives: December 2011

Oil and gas are in great demand

In our current state, oil and natural gas are two resources most of us couldn’t live without. When we get up in the morning to take a shower, most of us get hot water through hot water heaters powered by … Continue reading

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Bio fuels could be the way forward

From an economic standpoint it may be interesting to first recover valuable bio-chemicals from the bio-oil. The remainder of the bio-oil or what we called byproduct can then be combusted to generate electricity or converted to a syngas from which … Continue reading

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Energy demand is still increasing

The demand for energy is suspected to double in the next two decades yet the energy supply is gradually decreasing. This is where renewable and green energy take place, meaning to create energy especially for transportation fuels like diesel, gasoline … Continue reading

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Don’t forget to check your brake fluid

The myth regarding the colour of brake fluid can quickly be solved in that this is not an indicator of the brake fluids quality. The colour of several brake fluids can change naturally when the fluid is in contact with … Continue reading

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New Zealand oil and gas exploration

New Zealand Oil and Gas sector is bursting with exploration opportunities. Companies investing in this sector are able to explore, develop and produce, and also enjoy the advantages of an international oil and gas portfolio without any economic and political … Continue reading

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Most cars still rely on energy from oil

The main criteria of a car’s eco-friendliness is generally seen as the energy it uses in its operation. Cars have primarily run on oil-based fuel in the form of petrol or diesel for over a century. But we are now … Continue reading

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Some of the reasons we have become dependent on fossil fuels

There are many reasons why the world became dependent on fossil fuels, and continues to rely on them. For example, it has so far been relatively cost-effective in the short run to burn fossil fuels to generate electricity at strategic … Continue reading

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How to check your motor oil level

Firstly, you will need some plastic gloves to keep your hands clean and a paper towel.  Open the bonnet and look for the top of the dipstick. It will normally have an oil can symbol on it. If you can’t … Continue reading

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