Repsol’s Bike Oils Hit the Track
Repsol Lubricants introduced the Extreme range of motorcycle oils, developed using the same polyalphaolefin-based formulation supplied to Moto2 and Moto3 teams in the MotoGP World Championship. The launch coincides with Repsol’s role as exclusive lubricants supplier to both categories for the 2026 season. The oils are built on Repsol’s Racing PAO technology, developed at the Repsol TechLab and validated through extensive motorsport use as well as thousands of kilometers of testing on commercial motorcycles.
The Extreme range is available in three viscosity grades – SAE 10W-40, 5W-40, and 15W-50 –and is sold in 1-liter and 60-liter containers. Limited-edition packaging inspired by iconic Spanish racing circuit corners will accompany the initial release. According to Repsol, the oils offer strong thermal stability, improved wet clutch performance, enhanced engine protection under severe conditions, and low volatility that can reduce oil consumption by up to 30%. The formulation is also designed to be compatible with modern motorcycle engine configurations.
Asperitas and Shell Refresh Cooling Collaboration
Shell and Dutch immersion cooling company Asperitas have renewed their partnership under a Recommended Partner designation, extending a collaboration that began in 2019. Shell Ventures also holds a stake in the Amsterdam-based firm.
Announced in March 2026, the updated agreement keeps the relationship non-exclusive while continuing technical cooperation between the two companies. Asperitas will keep offering Shell Immersion Cooling Fluids as part of its product lineup, and the fluids will remain in use at Asperitas’ labs for testing, product development and system validation. Asperitas CEO Rutger de Haij said the renewed agreement reflects the companies’ shared focus on practical liquid cooling solutions for data centers and edge computing.
Jason Wong, Shell’s executive vice president of global lubricants, said the partnership combines Asperitas’ cooling system design with Shell’s fluid technology to support more energy-efficient computing infrastructure. The companies will also continue working with equipment manufacturers and other partners on testing and system integration.Below are internet searches from Feb 23 – Mar 4 on Chinese websites. Total of 56 news articles were viewed and 3 of them were found related to what we may care about. In addition, it took me 1 hour to complete this task.
Ravenol Pushes to Nip Fakes in the Bud
German lubricant maker Ravenol has expanded its anti-counterfeiting program as fake lubricants increasingly appear in European markets.
The company, Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH, said counterfeit products are now entering established distribution channels, often filled with low-quality base oils that fail to meet required viscosity grades or OEM specifications. These products may be sold in packaging designed to mimic genuine containers or in reused original packaging, creating risks of poor engine performance, increased wear and potential damage.
Ravenol has operated an anti-counterfeit system since 2013 that combines packaging security with digital verification. Its containers include features such as authenticity seals, holograms and ultraviolet markings visible under black light.
Each container receives a unique identification number during filling. Customers and distributors can verify the code through Ravenol’s online platform, where it is checked against two databases in real time. The company said all verification codes are single-use, and repeated checks automatically trigger alerts showing when and where the code was first entered.