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.
When should you use dry lubricants instead of grease?
31/07/2026 by Daniel Tait
Mechanical equipment with moving parts critically requires adequate lubrication to operate efficiently.
TotalEnergies gives go ahead for UAE gas cap investment
31/07/2026 by Jay Hatton
France-based Total Energies has announced a final investment decision (FID) for its 20% interest in developing the Umm Shaif gas cap.
What's the difference between calcium and lithium grease?
30/07/2026 by Joel Thompson
Choosing the right type of grease for an application is critical to optimising mechanical performance and preventing damage to components.
Lubrizol signs memorandum of understanding with SIRIO
30/07/2026 by Joel Thompson
Speciality chemicals firm Lubrizol has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SIRIO to jointly advance microencapsulated nutritional solutions.
Libya confirms viability of oil discovery
29/07/2026 by Daniel Tait
OMV, an Austrian energy firm, and Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) have declared the commercial viability of the Essar oil discovery.
Oil production in Nigeria at six-month high
28/07/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Nigerian oil production recently reached its highest level in six years with no major outages, thanks to the continued stabilisation of operations.
ConocoPhillips to acquire interest in BP’s Kirkuk redevelopment
27/07/2026 by Jay Hatton
UK-based oil major BP has announced that it has agreed a deal for ConocoPhillips to buy a substantial stake in the BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited (BP ECKL).
Chevron releases new Energy Tailgate episode
24/07/2026 by Joel Thompson
A third episode of the Energy Tailgate podcast is now available, with the focus being on how innovations are helping to meet global energy needs.
Petronas signs new LNG deal with Japanese gas company
23/07/2026 by Daniel Tait
Malaysian-headquartered Petronas has reaffirmed its three-decades-long partnership with Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. through a new sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Shell to sell Indian renewables group
22/07/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Oil major Shell has announced it is to sell India-based Solenergi Power Private Limited, which includes businesses in the Sprng Energy group.
TotalEnergies sells its distributed solar assets
21/07/2026 by Jay Hatton
France-based TotalEnergies has announced that it has completed the sale of around 170 MW of distributed solar-generation assets in seven European countries.
Fuchs announces planned changes to supervisory board
20/07/2026 by Joel Thompson
The largest independent provider of pioneering lubricant solutions in the world, Fuchs SE, has announced intended changes to its supervisory board.