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.
Lubrizol announces new additive for ambient-cured resins
14/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
Speciality chemicals provider Lubrizol has announced the launch of Solplus ES2000 for reducing styrene emissions when processing composites.
TotalEnergies agrees to buy Shell’s onshore renewables
13/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
UK-based Shell and France-based TotalEnergies have signed a deal to transfer Shell’s European portfolio of onshore renewable assets.
Chevron reports on successful Hess merger
12/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
A year on from the deal’s completion, Chevron has reported on the tangible benefits of its acquisition of Hess.
BP to market North Sea portfolio
11/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
After more than 60 years of operating in the North Sea, BP has announced its intention to sell its portfolio of North Sea assets.
Shell to divest Cyprus subsidiary
10/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
UK-based Shell has reached a deal with MOL Group to sell BG Cyprus Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary, for $720 million (approximately £535 million).
Fuchs announces strong first half results
07/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Lubricant maker Fuchs SE has reported strong business results for the first half of the year despite a challenging market environment.
BP agrees sale of further Kirkuk interest
06/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
UK-based BP has agreed to sell a 15% interest in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited (BP ECKL) to Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO).
Cyprus gas development gets go ahead from TotalEnergies
05/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
Together with operating partner Eni, TotalEnergies has made a final investment decision to develop the Cronos gas field.
What is the difference between EP1 and EP2 greases?
04/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
Extreme pressure (EP) grease products from brands like Q8Oils, among others, are heavy-duty lubricants. They are deployed to prevent metal-on-metal contact, mitigate severe wear and tear and prevent component welding in
Argentina reaches new oil production record
04/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
Data from the Ministry of Economy in Argentina has revealed that production hit 887,227 barrels per day (bpd) in May.
What is the dropping point in grease?
03/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
The term dropping point is commonly found in the data sheets provided by leading lubricant makers producing grease like Fuchs and Shell.
BP agrees to sell Austrian businesses
03/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
UK-based BP has come to an agreement with volenergy AG to sell its Austrian mobility, electric vehicle (EV) charging and convenience businesses.