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Shell leads global lubricants market for 18th consecutive year

December 2024 Issue

Shell leads global lubricants market for 18th consecutive year
Infineum to open additive blending facility in India by 2025
TotalEnergies and SCRIBOS partner to combat counterfeit lubricants
FUCHS launches 100% recycled packaging for automotive products
PetroChina to close historic Dalian refinery by 2025 amid shift

Infineum launches Energy Applications Unit to boost sustainability initiatives

November 2024 Issue

Infineum launches Energy Applications Unit to boost sustainability initiatives
ACEA releases 2024 Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines
Castrol India appoints Jyoti Prakash as head of Supply Chain
Castrol and Slicker Recycling partner to promote circular oil management in UK
Lubrizol enhances additives leadership with key appointments

Kixx Launches New Global Campaign Film Generated by AI: “The World Without Lubricants”

October 2024 Issue

Kixx Launches New Global Campaign Film Generated by AI: “The World Without Lubricants”
Ready for the Future: ILSAC GF-7 Solutions from Chevron Oronite
TotalEnergies Lubrifiants continues with its decarbonization aims
ExxonMobil to produce re-refined base oils at Gravenchon Refinery
PETRONAS calls for urgent upgrade in lubricant standards across Asia

SKF expands lubrication management with strategic acquisition

September 2024 Issue

SKF expands lubrication management with strategic acquisition
EDL and Puraglobe partner for used oil re-refining plant
Chevron moves headquarters to Houston amid leadership changes
Idemitsu launches first plant-based racing engine oil
ExxonMobil introduces renewable diesel in Hong Kong

Navigating Maritime Decarbonisation: The Pivotal Role of Marine Lubricants

August 2024 Issue

Navigating maritime decarbonisation: The pivotal role of marine lubricants
Stellantis and TotalEnergies launch sustainable engine lubricant
Castrol unveils first low viscosity 0W-20 oil with triple OEM approval
TotalEnergies acquires Finnish lubricant re-refining specialist Tecoil

TotalEnergies launches OEM-approved premium lubricants from re-refined oils

July 2024 Issue

TotalEnergies launches OEM-approved premium lubricants from re-refined oils
U.S. DOT finalises fuel economy standards for 2027-2031 models
Castrol unveils new branding and product claims for synthetic oils
ENEOS pioneers low-carbon lubricant base oil production

Chevron Oronite to expand lubricant additive facility in China

June 2024 Issue

Chevron Oronite to expand lubricant additive facility in China
Lubrizol’s corrosion test for EVs wins prestigious award
Idemitsu invests USD114 million in HIF Global to develop eFuels
Lubrizol launches Lubrizol CV9660 for heavy-duty lubricants

Castrol Launches Sustainable Lubricants Program with Safety-Kleen

May 2024 Issue

Castrol launches sustainable lubricants program with Safety-Kleen
ExxonMobil to close chemical plant in Gravenchon, France
FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz forge strategic after-sales partnership
Tata Motors and Infineum set new standards in Indian lube market

JASO GLV-2: New engine oil standard to be published this month

April 2024 Issue

JASO GLV-2: New engine oil standard to be published in March
ALIA unveils plans for Product Carbon Footprint label
Lubrizol boosts APAC team, eyes regional growth
Group III RRBO capacity will double within the next 12 years

Chevron Lummus commissions world's largest hydroprocessing white oil unit in China

March 2024 Issue

Chevron Lummus commissions world’s largest hydroprocessing white oil unit in China
Novvi successfully exits Chapter 11 restructuring
Vitol acquiring 35% of Italian energy firm Saras
Chevron Phillips Chemical announces CEO transition

February 2024 Issue

Valvoline introduces revolutionary "Restore & Protect" motor oil
Brown named ExxonMobil’s new VP of Global Basestocks and Waxes
KRAHN Chemie expands BYK Additives distribution to Denmark
CEP to spearhead major expansion of LWART Brazil’s re-refinery

Novvi LLC embarks on strategic restructuring with Chapter 11 filing

January 2024 Issue

Novvi LLC embarks on strategic restructuring with Chapter 11 filing
Shell shortlists potential buyers for Singapore refinery
NewMarket Corp., Afton’s parent, acquires AMPAC for USD700 million
NUS launches world’s first tropical climate data centre testbed