August 2025

Two of the world’s leading fuel additive companies, Lubrizol and Afton Chemical, have both unveiled new gasoline performance additives certified to meet the revised TOP TIER+™ fuel standards, aimed at protecting

John Deere has announced that all of its Tier 4 engines are now approved to run on B30 biodiesel, extending the previous approval limit of B20. The move, unveiled at the 2025 Farm Progress

TotalEnergies Lubrifiants has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan-based XING Mobility to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced immersion cooling

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Kixx, GS Caltex’s lubricant brand, has officially announced a comprehensive brand renewal. This initiative was designed to proactively respond to evolving industrial environments while reinforcing Kixx’s future-oriented values. The refresh includes an overhaul of

Shell India has introduced its upgraded Shell Helix Ultra motor oil, engineered to meet the latest API SQ standard, alongside a refreshed packaging design for its Helix range. The launch also

China’s Dongfeng Motor Corporation has announced plans to sell its 50% stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., signalling a further retreat from internal combustion engine

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has released the results of the world’s first real-world trials of tracer technologies for marine biofuels. The landmark report evaluated three candidate tracer systems across six commercial supply chains to determine their effectiveness

TotalEnergies has installed a rooftop solar power system combined with battery storage at its lubricants plant in Go Dau, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, enabling

Valvoline Cummins Private Limited, a joint venture between Valvoline Global Operations and Cummins India, has signed a new four-year strategic collaboration

PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI), the refining and petrochemical arm of Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina, has acquired a 14% stake in PT Patra SK from South Korea’s SK ENMOVE. The move aims to enhance