OQ Chemicals expands heptanoic acid production for lubricants
OQ Chemicals has announced the launch of dedicated heptanoic acid production at its Oberhausen facility in Germany, set to begin in June 2025. The investment strengthens the company’s carboxylic acid portfolio and improves supply
TVS Racing and PETRONAS Lubricants extend partnership in India
TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a leading global two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, has reinforced its partnership with PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) to further enhance Indian motorsports. Under this renewed alliance, PLI will continue as the
FUCHS Lubricants names new president for North America
FUCHS Lubricants Co., the world’s largest independent lubricant supplier, has announced the appointment of Megan O’Meara as the new president of FUCHS North America. O’Meara will
Castrol Dipping Point report: Data centres must adopt new cooling
A new report from Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has revealed that industry leaders believe current data centre cooling systems will struggle to meet the increasing demands of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and edge
HIF Global e-Fuels approved under California LCFS
HIF Global has received the first-ever U.S. approval for an e-Fuels pathway. The Tier II Design Pathway Certification was granted under the California Air Resources Board’s
Farabi and Richful Xinxiang to build Saudi’s first lube additive plant
Farabi Downstream Petrochemical Company (FDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Richful Xinxiang Company to establish Saudi Arabia’s first integrated lubricant additive component and additive package manufacturing plant. The agreement, signed on 26 February 2025, is under
Motul NGEN engine oil launches across Asia Pacific
Motul has launched its new sustainable engine oil range, NGEN, across the Asia Pacific region. This innovative product line combines cutting-edge technology with environmental
Lubrizol brand refresh introduces new logo and tagline
Lubrizol Corp. has introduced an elevated brand expression, featuring a refreshed logo, a new tagline, and an enhanced visual identity. This evolution
Martin John named CEO of KRAHN Chemie Group
KRAHN Chemie Group has announced that Martin John will take over as CEO, effective 1 June 2025. He will join the management team
Singapore sets methanol bunkering standard for green shipping
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), have published Technical Reference (TR) 129 on Methanol Bunkering. This new framework sets clear