Fluid-as-a-service? No, it’s not what you think – F1 stalwart is quietly innovating to bring its expertise in cooling to data centers and beyond

• Castrol planning fluid-as-a-service model launch to eliminate waste and increase sustainability
• Immersion cooling has emerged as an essential component in the race to reach AGI
• Castrol wants to play a key role in immersion cooling as integrated smart city data centers become mainstream

Founded in 1899, CC Wakefield & Co. Limited initially focused on producing lubricants for trains and heavy machinery. Over time, the company expanded its expertise to develop specialized lubricants for automobiles and airplane engines, incorporating castor oil – a plant-based oil derived from castor beans – to ensure performance under extreme temperature conditions. The product was called Castrol, and the company was later renamed after its famous creation.

125 years later, Castrol remains at the forefront of innovation, applying its extensive expertise in fluid engineering to address modern challenges.