May 2025

Infinium has commenced work on its second commercial-scale eFuels facility in the United States, named Project Roadrunner. Located in Reeves County near Pecos, Texas, the plant is expected to become one of the largest

Abdul Latif Jameel for Oils Company Limited has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) to strengthen the presence of PETRONAS-branded

Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas company Aramco has announced the signing of 34 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements with major U.S.-based companies, with a combined potential value of around USD 12 billion. The

P.S.P. Specialties Public Company Limited (PSP) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Shenzhen Eco Atlas Technology Co., Ltd. and Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to co-develop immersion cooling fluids for data centres. The collaboration is aimed at

The Azerbaijan Standardisation Institute (AZSTAND) has adopted new state standards aimed at enhancing lubricant production and improving industrial safety compliance. The initiative includes the implementation of three technical regulations: AZS 632-2024, AZS 633-2024 and AZS 634-2024. These relate respectively to

Hyundai Motor Group has inaugurated the Hyundai Centre of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) for future mobility technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, marking a significant expansion of its academic-industrial collaboration in India. The newly launched

Engineered Fluids has announced a strategic partnership with Iceotope and Juniper Networks to develop advanced immersion cooling solutions aimed at improving AI data centre efficiency and supporting sustainable computing practices. The

QualiChem Inc., a manufacturer of metalworking fluids, has announced plans to expand its operations in Salem, Virginia, U.S.A. The USD 9 million investment will facilitate the relocation of the company’s administrative offices and laboratory

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a comprehensive realignment of its automobile electrification strategy, responding to slower-than-expected growth in global electric vehicle (EV) markets and rising geopolitical and regulatory uncertainties. The company also confirmed a reduced investment commitment for its

Chinese automaker Changan has launched operations at its first full-process overseas manufacturing plant for new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Thailand, marking a major