Shell has made its wind turbine gearbox oil, Shell Omala S5 Wind 320, carbon neutral. Shell Omala S5 Wind 320, a synthetic wind turbine oil with world-leading filtration technology, helps to lessen gear and bearing damage, while delivering exceptional lubrication performance, increased efficiency, and improving the reliability of the gearbox. The oil comes with a […]

The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, has signed an agreement to acquire U.S.-based Nye Lubricants Inc. Located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Nye Lubricants is a leader in the innovation, formulation, and manufacturing of synthetic lubricants. Pending the final closing of this acquisition, the FUCHS Group further expands its specialty lubricants product portfolio, […]

ExxonMobil announced  its new Mobil SHC™ Elite synthetic lubricant which can help protect mining equipment operating at extreme hot and cold temperatures, while increasing energy efficiency and extending oil drain intervals. According to ExxonMobil, Mobil SHC Elite can deliver double the oil life of traditional synthetic products and up to 12 times the oil life […]

To meet rising demand, Oxea has decided to build a new world-scale production plant for carboxylic acids in Oberhausen, Germany. The new unit is the sixth of its kind in Oxea’s global production network. Once brought onstream by the end of 2021, it will double the current production capacity for isononanoic acid and increase Oxea’s […]

INEOS announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Aramco and Total to build three new plants as part of the Jubail 2 complex in Saudi Arabia. The three world-scale plants will produce the key building blocks for carbon fibre, engineering polymers and synthetic lubricants that are pivotal to economic growth in the […]

The global chemical company Oxea has successfully completed debottlenecking of its existing isononanoic acid production units in Oberhausen, Germany. The company will use the additional production capacity to support the growth of the global synthetic lubricants market. This debottlenecking project is the first in a series of improvements designed to increase Oxea’s production capacity for […]

The global chemical company Oxea is moving forward in studying the feasibility of a new world-scale production plant for the manufacturing of carboxylic acids. At the same time, the company is also implementing measures to further improve and debottleneck its manufacturing processes at its existing carboxylic acid production units. Carboxylic acids from Oxea are used […]

Zschimmer & Schwarz USA announced the opening of its greenfield synthetic ester plant in Ivey, Georgia, U.S.A. Production at Ivey began in December 2018 and the first two reactors will be fully operational by March 2019. Upon completion of phase one, the Ivey plant will increase ZSUS domestic synthetic ester capacity by 45 million pounds. […]

Perstorp has increased its production capacity for di-pentaerythritol, or Di-Penta, which is used in a vast number of applications, including in synthetic lubricants. The 40% capacity increase is a result of improved efficiency and debottlenecking at all Di-Penta producing sites. The industry has suffered from shortages in the Di-Penta market for many years. To ensure […]

Shell has retained its number one position as the leading global supplier of automotive and industrial lubricants for the 12th consecutive year, according to a new report released by U.S.-based consulting firm Kline & Company. “This is a fantastic achievement for Shell Lubricants and testament to our focus on meeting our customers’ evolving needs with […]