November 30, 2020
By Dr. Raj Shah, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Dr. Mathias Woydt, Nathan Aragon Energy is the prime mover for virtually all activities of human existence, contributing to prosperity and lifting billions of people out of poverty. On the other hand, this leads to a relentless demand for natural resources. Overuse of energy and resources can elevate […]
The production and combustion of fossil fuels continue to emit a variety of air pollutants that can be harmful to both the environment and public health. Yet, concerns around the impact of fossil fuels have taken a back seat as Covid-19 continues to inflict far-reaching health, economic and social consequences. The Covid-19-enforced global slowdown has […]
The National Lubricating Grease Institute or NLGI is on the verge of releasing a new high-performance multiuse (HPM) grease specification that will modernise the incumbent standard and provide broader utility. The new benchmark will include an HPM core specification that delivers higher performance than the existing GC-LB specification, as well as enhanced sub-categories for water […]
It might be a matter of when, not if, New Zealand (NZ) loses its only oil refinery as Refinery NZ, the company that operates the Marsden Point facility, contends with historically low margins. In a triple blow, the company is facing increasing pressure from mega refineries in China, South Korea, Singapore and India that offer […]
Ergon has earned the trust of customers in more than 90 countries around the world, thanks to an unwavering commitment to meeting customer needs for solvency and viscosity. With corporate offices in the Americas, Asia and Europe, Ergon maintains a network of strategically located terminals, allowing for efficient and secure worldwide supply of quality products. […]
Despite a highly competitive market and relatively flat demand growth, 2019 was a good year for lubricant manufacturers in the United States. During a virtual “Town Hall” meeting organised by the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) on 3 July 2020, Greg Julian, president of Advanced Lubrication Specialties, based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., described 2019 as […]
It is less than a year until the XXXII Olympiad is scheduled to kick off in Tokyo, Japan, following a year-long delay due to Covid-19. As is customary, the lead up to the games includes the Olympic torch relay, which formally ends when the Olympic cauldron is set alight inside the stadium. In Tokyo, the […]
Efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 have had mixed success and the threat of a new wave of contagion will remain until a vaccine can prevent infection and transmission. Scientists are racing to produce a successful inoculation with more than 160 vaccine efforts in progress worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Several vaccines […]
