--- description: Beyond by Valvoline is a new fluid platform for AI data center liquid cooling, HPC, and utility-scale battery storage thermal management. title: Valvoline Launches Beyond Fluid Platform for AI, HPC, and Energy Storage Cooling image: https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/StorageReview-Hypertec-2025-04.jpg --- [![Storage Review]()](https://storagereview.com/) --- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [![StorageReview.com](https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Storage-Review-2x.png)](https://www.storagereview.com) ≡ Menu - [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) - [Storage Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/review) - [Consumer Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/consumer) - [Enterprise Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise) - [Ubiquiti Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/best/ubiquiti-reviews) - [SR Merch](https://store.storagereview.com) - [Leaderboards](https://www.storagereview.com/best) - [Best Storage Arrays](https://www.storagereview.com/best/storage-arrays) - [Best Enterprise SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/enterprise-ssds) - [Best Servers](https://www.storagereview.com/best/servers) - [Best Desktops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktops-local-ai) - [Best Laptops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptops-local-ai) - [Best Local LLM Tools](https://www.storagereview.com/best/local-llm-tools) - [Agentic AI Hardware](https://www.storagereview.com/best/agentic-ai-hardware) - [Best SSDs & Hard Drives](https://www.storagereview.com/best_drives) - [Best Portable SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/portable-ssds) - [Best Business Laptops](https://www.storagereview.com/best/business-laptops) - [Best Mobile Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mobile-workstations) - [Best Desktop Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktop-workstations) - [Best Laptop Battery Life](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptop-battery-life) - [Storage Reference Guide](https://www.storagereview.com/storage-reference-guide) - [About SR](https://www.storagereview.com/about-storagereview) - [StorageReview.com Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations](https://www.storagereview.com/storagereview-com-sweepstakes-rules-and-regulations) Search [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) » [News](https://www.storagereview.com/news) » Valvoline Launches Beyond Fluid Platform for AI, HPC, and Energy Storage Cooling # Valvoline Launches Beyond Fluid Platform for AI, HPC, and Energy Storage Cooling by Harold Fritts on June 12, 2026 [Enterprise](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise)  ◇  [Server](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise/server) Valvoline Global Operations has introduced Beyond by Valvoline, a new fluid platform focused on advanced thermal management applications, including AI infrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC), and utility-scale battery energy storage systems. To get up to speed on the science behind Valvoline’s work, check out our [podcast interview](https://youtu.be/AOOMfw5iXZk). ![Beyond by Valvoline logo](https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/StoragereviewVALVOLINE-BEYOND-LOGO.png) The announcement builds on work Valvoline has been pursuing in liquid cooling for several years. StorageReview previously visited the company’s Kentucky facility, where its engineering teams discussed thermal management technologies and showcased developments in immersion cooling fluids. Additionally, StorageReview has covered several immersion cooling innovations, including solutions from [Hypertec](https://www.storagereview.com/review/4-gpus-in-1u-hypertecs-new-immersion-server-maintains-performance-stability) and other [ecosystem partners](https://www.storagereview.com/review/edge-ai-anywhere-this-immersion-cooled-mobile-data-center-makes-it-possible) working to address growing AI infrastructure power densities. ![](https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/StorageReview-Hypertec-2025-04.jpg) As AI clusters continue to scale and rack power requirements increase, thermal management has become a critical component of data center design. Traditional air-cooling approaches are increasingly challenged by next-generation GPU deployments, driving broader adoption of direct liquid and immersion cooling technologies. The launch of Beyond by Valvoline reflects the growing opportunity for fluid specialists to support these emerging infrastructure requirements. According to Valvoline, the Beyond platform was developed to address the performance, efficiency, and reliability challenges associated with heat-intensive computing and energy systems. The company positions the offering as an extension of its expertise in fluid engineering, applying knowledge developed across automotive and industrial markets to new technology-focused applications. Valvoline says its fluids in this space have already earned the trust of some of the world’s leading providers of high-performance cooling solutions. Valvoline notes that the relationship between performance and heat remains consistent across mechanical, electrical, and computational systems. As processing density increases, heat becomes a limiting factor affecting system performance, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity. The company says the Beyond platform is designed to help operators maintain optimal operating conditions and sustain performance in demanding environments. Roger England, Chief Technical Officer at Valvoline Global, emphasized that effective heat management is essential for maintaining reliability and efficiency across modern technology platforms. He noted that increasing performance typically results in higher thermal loads, creating challenges that must be addressed to preserve system output and service life. The Beyond platform was developed to help mitigate those issues while supporting the next generation of high-performance systems. For the data center market, the announcement highlights the continued maturation of the immersion cooling ecosystem. As StorageReview has observed across numerous deployments and technology evaluations, successful immersion cooling implementations depend not only on servers and tank designs but also on the performance, stability, and long-term reliability of the cooling fluid itself. Vendors with deep expertise in fluid chemistry are increasingly becoming important participants in the AI infrastructure supply chain. With Beyond by Valvoline, the company is extending its 160-year history in lubricants and fluid technology into emerging markets where thermal management is becoming a foundational requirement for future computing and energy platforms. **Engage with StorageReview** [Newsletter](https://www.storagereview.com/storage_newsletter) |  [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/StorageReview "Opens in a new window") | Podcast  [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/storagereview-com-storage-reviews/id1060681115 "Opens in a new window")/ [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0 "Opens in a new window") |  [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/ "Opens in a new window") |  [Twitter](https://twitter.com/storagereview "Opens in a new window") |  [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview? 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