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.
US oil companies sign deals
28/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
Two US oil-related companies have signed contracts with Venezuela in line with the country’s efforts to increase oil production by attracting investment.
Chevron announces discovery offshore Angola
27/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
US-based oil major Chevron has announced the discovery of substantial hydrocarbon resources in Block 0 off the coast of Angola.
IEA releases new podcast about drilling innovation
26/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released the second episode of its podcast mini-series about innovations in energy production.
BP to extend offshore collaboration with Venezuela
25/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
The Venezuelan government and UK-based BP have signed new agreements to progress the development of the country’s offshore natural gas resources.
FUCHS to open new technology centre for the Americas
24/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
Leading lubrication solutions provider FUCHS has announced the official opening of a new technology centre in Taunton, Massachusetts.
KOC awards contract for technology development centre
21/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
Baker Hughes has won a contract from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to cooperate in Kuwait’s Ahmadi Innovation Valley project.
Chevron appoints new treasurer
20/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
Oil major Chevron has announced that it has elected Uriel “Ose” Oseguera to become its new treasurer later this year.
Study finds oil and gas benefit from AI use
19/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
A new study published in a Nature journal has found through modelling that the production of hydrocarbons could benefit substantially from artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Almost one in three UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks
18/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
Some 30% of UK manufacturers have been affected by a cyber-incident over the past year, according to a new report from Make UK.
BP agrees to buy out Woodside’s Calypso interest
17/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
UK-based BP has agreed a deal with Woodside Energy of Australia to purchase its 70% stake in the Calypso gas project offshore of Trinidad and Tobago.
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.