January 15, 2021
Idemitsu Lube India Pvt Ltd., a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co. (Japan), has launched Daphne Alphacool CS, a water-soluble cutting oil aimed at improving the work environment through the use of special surfactant with high heat resistance property. This oil significantly mitigates mist and volatile ingredients effectively, the company said. Further, it minimises odour in […]
U.S.-based global energy major Chevron Corporation said it has invested in Blue Planet Systems Corporation, a startup that manufactures and develops carbonate aggregates and carbon capture technology intended to reduce the carbon intensity of industrial operations. Blue Planet is based in San Jose, California, U.S.A. Chevron Technology Ventures’ ongoing investment in carbon capture utilization and […]
Neste and Avfuel Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to create an efficient, continuous supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States. Neste will provide Avfuel with SAF in adequate volumes to meet the growing demands of Avfuel’s customers, including fixed base operators (FBOs), airports, flight departments, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and commercial […]
Idemitsu Lube India Pvt Ltd., a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co. (Japan), has launched Daphne Alphacool CS, a water-soluble cutting oil aimed at improving the work environment through the use of special surfactant with high heat resistance property. This oil significantly mitigates mist and volatile ingredients effectively, the company said. Further, it minimises odour in […]
The American Petroleum Institute (API), the U.S. oil industry trade group based in Washington, D.C., announced an ambitious Aftermarket Audit Program (AMAP) this year, with the goal of testing up to 1,300 packaged and bulk engine oil samples from around the world. This ensures oil marketers, distributors, installers and consumers that they can have confidence […]
Valvoline Inc. announced the retail launch of its newest gear-oil packaging innovation, FlexFill™. The patented FlexFill bag will make changing synthetic gear oil easier — all while providing a more flexible, less wasteful automotive Do-It-Yourself (DIY) experience. “At Valvoline, we strive to make vehicle care easy — through both superior product engineering and innovative product […]
German oil and additive specialist Liqui Moly is repositioning itself in the United Arab Emirates, with New East General Trading as its local partner. “We are taking this step very consciously right now – despite or rather precisely because of the Covid-19 pandemic,” says Tarek Ghali, export area manager, Liqui Moly. “You don’t overcome an […]
The American Petroleum Institute (API), the U.S. oil industry trade group based in Washington, D.C., announced an ambitious Aftermarket Audit Program (AMAP) this year, with the goal of testing up to 1,300 packaged and bulk engine oil samples from around the world. This ensures oil marketers, distributors, installers and consumers that they can have confidence […]
Viva Energy announced the expansion of its marine refuelling capabilities for commercial and recreational vessels, with the opening of a state-of-the-art fuel facility in the heart of Sydney Harbour in Australia. Viva Energy has been supplying marine fuel for more than 100 years through pipeline, barge and road tanker bunkering operations. “We are excited to […]
Valvoline Inc. announced the retail launch of its newest gear-oil packaging innovation, FlexFill™. The patented FlexFill bag will make changing synthetic gear oil easier — all while providing a more flexible, less wasteful automotive Do-It-Yourself (DIY) experience. “At Valvoline, we strive to make vehicle care easy — through both superior product engineering and innovative product […]
Castrol India Limited, India’s leading automotive lubricants company, announced the appointment of Jaya Jamrani as vice president – marketing, effective from 1 January 2021. Jamrani, an alumnus of IIM Lucknow, has spent more than a decade across various verticals in Castrol both in India and globally, after a stint with Unilever. Her broad-based experience and […]
Albemarle Corporation, a global specialty company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A., said it will expand capacity at the company’s lithium production facility in Silver Peak, Nevada, U.S.A. Beginning in 2021, the company plans to invest USD30 million to USD50 million to double the current production at the Nevada site by 2025, making full use […]
Total announced the acquisition of Fonroche Biogaz, a company that designs, builds and operates anaerobic digestion units in France. With close to 500 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of installed capacity, which doubled between 2019 and 2020, Fonroche Biogaz is today the French market leader in the production of renewable gas, with more than 10% market share. Fonroche […]
Azelis has acquired a majority stake in MKVN Chemicals Co., Ltd. and Viet Chemicals Trading and Service Company Limited through their parent company Bellekimia Singapore Pte. Ltd. Both companies are active in personal care, industrial chemicals, agro and food segments as well as supply chain solutions. This transaction is consistent with Azelis’ corporate strategy of […]
