Welcome to the Oil Store blog, where we share the latest news, insights, and technical information from across the lubrication industry. Here you’ll find a range of articles covering lubricant technologies, product developments, industry updates, and practical guidance to help you better understand how lubricants support modern equipment and operations. From exploring new product ranges and manufacturer updates to explaining key technical concepts, our aim is to provide clear, useful information that helps you make informed decisions.
BP to sell interest in Bay du Nord project
17/07/2026 by Daniel Tait
UK-based energy company BP has announced an agreement that will see Equinor purchase its interest in the Bay du Nord project offshore of Canada.
Chevron boss to celebrate energy’s role in history
16/07/2026 by Cameron Clarke
The CEO and chairman of oil major Chevron, Mike Wirth, has written an op-ed about how affordable and abundant energy has been behind technological and social progression.
ExxonMobil to commit half a million to Venezuela relief efforts
15/07/2026 by Jay Hatton
US-based oil major ExxonMobil has committed $500,000 in funding for the American Red Cross to facilitate relief efforts after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
EIA: US oil production rose to record high
14/07/2026 by Joel Thompson
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released data showing that crude oil production in the US rose to a new monthly high in April.
Petronas announces three new Suriname achievements
13/07/2026 by Daniel Tait
Malaysia-based Petronas has announced a successful appraisal and two more discoveries in Block 52 offshore of Suriname.
BP announces executive appointments
10/07/2026 by Cameron Clarke
According to a BP press release, Meg O’Neill, who took over as Chief Executive officer in April, has appointed two new Executive Vice Presidents (EVPs).
New whitepaper calls for early collaboration on data centre cooling
09/07/2026 by Jay Hatton
Valvoline Global, Gray and Gray AES have together announced a whitepaper outlining the importance of including a fluid coolant strategy when designing new data centres.
Number of US rigs rose at end of June
08/07/2026 by Thomas Clark
According to energy technology firm Baker Hughes, the total number of oil and gas rigs in the US rose in the last full week of June.
Iraq to consider leaving OPEC
07/07/2026 by Joel Thompson
News agency Shafaq reports that Iraq may leave OPEC if the cartel does not permit its plans to increase oil production.
How to find an equivalent lubricant for a discontinued oil
06/07/2026 by Daniel Tait
If the lubricant you use has become tough to source or suddenly been discontinued, finding an equivalent is the action required. Unfortunately, “equivalent” is among the most misused terms in lubrication. You can take two
TotalEnergies increases reserved capital for employees
06/07/2026 by Daniel Tait
France-based TotalEnergies has announced the renewed success of its latest employee share offering, which was approved by the board of directors last year.
Are custom blended lubricants better than branded lubricants?
05/07/2026 by Joel Thompson
Lubricants play a critical role in keeping equipment running correctly. Multi-purpose products, they create a robust film over the surfaces of moving parts, working closely with others to ensure they don’t connect and cause friction…