International diamond retailer and miner DeBeers has announced it will begin selling man-made diamonds, according to several sources. The lab created diamonds will be sold under the company’s Lightbox brand and will cost significantly less than natural ones.  These synthetic diamonds mark a major change of pace for the company, which had previously insisted it […]

The American Petroleum Institute (API), along with other oil and natural gas industry organizations, are advising oil and gas industry professionals prepare for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane season, which will officially begin on June 1, can severely impact the oil and natural gas industry.  The gulf coast region often finds itself in the […]

Few applications put as much wear and tear on equipment as metalworking. With such complex machinery operating under such heavy workloads, it isn’t uncommon to experience breakdowns or downtime. However, using the correct fluids and regularly maintaining machines can go a long way towards avoiding costly issues and extending equipment life. According to Rich Limpert, […]

  PetroChoice was a platinum sponsor at the 25th Annual Fort Worth TxDOT/Associated General Contractors of Texas Charity Golf Tournament.  The May 21 event raised money for the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.  PetroChoice employees golfed with representatives from Conaster Site Services, a customer based in the Fort Worth area. Pictured from […]

ExxonMobil released its inaugural global base oil industry report, which features input from key industry influences and top decision makers. Learn More: Check out PetroChoice’s line of Mobil Products  The ExxonMobil Base Stocks 2018 Industry Pulse Report was created in conjunction with KRC Research.  Among the reports key findings were that almost 75 percent of […]

Global demand for lithium is projected to rise 8.9 percent per year through 2019, according to a research study. Read More: Learn about PetroChoice’s mining products and services The Freedonia Group study projects demand for the metal will reach more than 49 thousand metric tons by the end of next year.  The prediction is the […]

Environmental protection and sustainability have become important parts of any business.  Changing attitudes and intensifying regulations have pushed “going green” from a consideration to a necessity.  This trend has led to more and more people turning to re-refined oil. By hydrotreating used oil, worn out additives and contaminants are separated from base oil, allowing it to […]

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced its annual Operation Safe Driver Week will take place July 15-21. The group partners with local law enforcement throughout North America to crack down on seat belt enforcement, traffic violations, roadside inspections and regulatory compliance.  They will also focus on distracted driving, texting and compliance with local […]

PetroChoice sponsored a hole at the 19th Annual Don Clarkson Golf Tournament Monday, May 14 in Kansas City, KS.  The event was sponsored by the Heavy Constructor’s Association (HCA). Employees golfed alongside representatives from Ideker, Inc, a customer  based in St. Joseph, MO.  Pictured from left to right are Adam Miljavac, Controller for Ideker, Inc., Jeff […]

As regional strife and political tension continue to grow in Iran, some in the oil industry speculate the price of crude oil could reach $100 per barrel by 2019. Several investment banks and other companies have called for prices to climb to anywhere from $80 to $90 per barrel by next year.  Some, like Hong […]