Deloitte urges Asia-Pacific collaboration on low-carbon fuels
Asia-Pacific economies must form regional partnerships to accelerate the development of low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs), according to a new report from Deloitte New Zealand. The analysis highlights the urgent need for coordinated policies and investment to decarbonise hard-to-electrify sectors such
Tackling the perennial problem of corrosion in fuels and lubricants systems
Article contributed by Brad-Chem, part of Univar Solutions Corrosion continues to be one of the most persistent and costly challenges across industrial sectors. Its impact spans infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing, leading to significant economic losses and operational disruptions. While complete
Wagner and Boeing launch Australia’s first SAF blending terminal
Wagner Sustainable Fuels has begun operations at Australia’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending terminal, developed in partnership with Boeing and technology company FlyORO. The facility, located at Wellcamp Airport in
Petrolube, Quaker Houghton form strategic partnership in MENA
Petrolube, a leading Saudi lubricant and grease producer, has entered into a strategic alliance with Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids, to boost industrial performance and sustainability across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle
SK Enmove forms joint venture with Gabriel India
SK Enmove, the lubricant subsidiary of SK Innovation and formerly known as SK Lubricants, has strengthened its commitment to the Indian market through a new joint venture with Gabriel India Limited, part of the Anand Group, signalling a strategic expansion
PetroChina fills first EV coolant under new China standard
PetroChina Lubricant Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina, has successfully completed the first nationwide batch filling of electric vehicle (EV) coolant that complies with the new
BYD opens largest EV plant in Latin America, unveils flex-fuel hybrid
BYD has launched its first flex-fuel plug-in hybrid vehicle and inaugurated the largest electric vehicle (EV) production complex in Latin America at its new facility in Camaçari, Brazil. The milestone marks a significant expansion of the Chinese automaker’s
Eni to build biorefinery and recycling plant in Priolo, Italy
Eni has initiated the environmental authorisation process for a major transformation of its industrial site in Priolo, Itarly, paving the way for a new biorefinery and a chemical recycling facility for plastics
China tightens NEV tax policy with tougher efficiency rules
China has introduced new energy vehicle (NEV) tax policies that will take effect from 1 January 2026, tightening eligibility criteria for tax breaks and pushing manufacturers to improve efficiency and range performance. The updated regulations, jointly announced by the Ministry
Castrol invests in Electronic Cooling Solutions for data centre cooling
Castrol, a leading global brand of industrial and automotive lubricants owned by UK-based energy major bp has announced a strategic investment in Electronic Cooling Solutions (ECS). ECS is a U.S.-based thermal management