October 29, 2020
Biosynthetic® Technologies announced the launch of their new product line of novel additives for the metalworking fluids (MWF) market called Biocea™. These products will be available globally, effective immediately. Biosynthetic Technologies has developed a revolutionary new class of high-performance bio-based additives for the use in metalworking fluids, called Biocea. These novel sustainable additives use the […]
Infineum, the additive joint venture between ExxonMobil and Shell, announced the on-site arrival of a third magnesium sulfonate reactor at Port-Jérôme, Notre Dame de Gravenchon, in Normandie, France. The magnesium sulfonate reactor will be installed at a lubricant additive plant operated by ExxonMobil Chemical France on behalf of Infineum. Located along the Seine, near the […]
Traton SE and Hino Motors, Ltd. have signed a joint venture agreement for e-mobility in order to plan and provide e-mobility products that will be based on the two companies’ strategic partnership to offer customers the highest value. Traton and Hino will combine their unique strengths to consequently develop electric vehicles including battery electric vehicles […]
Phoenix Petroleum has received the approval for its license application for API SN category from the American Petroleum Institute (API) for one of its automotive lubricant products, Phoenix Accelerate Super G 15W-40. The Phoenix engine oil received the license approval from API after passing the testing and certification process. “We are proud and honored to […]
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), which controls around 12% of India’s lubricants market, under the Mak brand, is launching two synthetic lubricants for premium cars and bikes this week. The company is launching Mak TitaniumCK4, which is an ultra-low emission diesel engine oil for BS-VI compliant vehicles, and Mak BlazeSynth for high-end bikes. “While both […]
Schaeffler introduces CONCEPT1™ Single-Point Automatic Lubricator Global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler is launching its innovative CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator to the North American market. Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication in a broad range of industrial machines and devices – including electric motors, bearing housings, fans, blowers and pumps – CONCEPT1 from Schaeffler eliminates the […]
Last year, Volvo Trucks announced its plan to release its new Volvo Trucks VDS-5 specification by mid-2020. However, according to the Union of the European Lubricant Industry (UEIL), the umbrella association of the European lubricants industry, which represents their members and, particularly, the interests of SMEs and independent lubricant companies, it has received advice from […]
Phoenix Petroleum has received the approval for its license application for API SN category from the American Petroleum Institute (API) for one of its automotive lubricant products, Phoenix Accelerate Super G 15W-40. The Phoenix engine oil received the license approval from API after passing the testing and certification process. “We are proud and honored to […]
Puma Energy CEO Emma FitzGerald has been named in Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women International 2020 list. “I am humbled to be included in this year’s Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women International list. I have had the privilege to work with many exceptional colleagues during my professional life. This recognition is for them as well,” […]
Nynas AB and its administrators have submitted a proposal to Nynas creditors to initiate its formal exit from reorganisation. The proposal is a result of ongoing negotiations between Nynas’ major creditors. The proposal contains two alternatives with regards to their concessions. The formal composition proposal distributed by Nynas yesterday offers all unsecured creditors the following […]
The Clean Skies for Tomorrow (CST) coalition, of which Royal Schiphol Group is a member, has asked the European Commission to establish a blending mandate of sustainable aviation fuels in Europe by 2025 at the latest. According to CST, a blending mandate is a powerful incentive to scale up the production of sustainable aviation fuels. […]
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), which controls around 12% of India’s lubricants market, under the Mak brand, is launching two synthetic lubricants for premium cars and bikes this week. The company is launching Mak TitaniumCK4, which is an ultra-low emission diesel engine oil for BS-VI compliant vehicles, and Mak BlazeSynth for high-end bikes. “While both […]
Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s largest fuel ethanol producer, is acquiring the 182 million litre (48 million gallon) per-year Corn Plus ethanol facility in Winnebago, Minnesota, U.S.A. The Corn Plus facility makes ethanol for the purpose of blending into gasoline and has been shuttered since September 2019. “This ushers in a new era of North American […]
Draft new mandatory measures to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been agreed by an International Maritime Organization (IMO) working group. This marks a major step forward, building on current mandatory energy efficiency requirements to further reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. The proposed amendments to the MARPOL convention would require ships […]
