Infineum P6895 secures Stellantis FPW9.55535/03 approval
Speciality chemicals manufacturer Infineum has obtained official approval for Stellantis’ new FPW9.55535/03 engine oil specification with its Infineum
E-zero launches sustainable lubricants for electric cars
E-zero Renewable Energy, a company based at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche Science Park (PCUMH), has launched a range of lubricants for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids formulated
EU launches THUNDER project for carbon-neutral e-methanol
The European research project THUNDER (Innovation in e-MeOH Production by One-Pot Tandem Process) has officially launched, bringing together research and industry partners to accelerate the development of sustainable fuel technologies. Running from October 2025
BRB launches Petrolad 9332 engine oil additive package globally
BRB Lube Oil Additives & Chemicals has launched Petrolad® 9332, a new engine oil additive package targeting automotive and industrial lubricant systems, with simultaneous rollout across major markets in Europe, the United States, and key countries in
Liquid Sunshine taps Johnson Matthey for China biomethanol plant
Guangdong Liquid Sunshine has chosen Johnson Matthey (JM) as the technology partner for its first commercial-scale biomethanol plant, to be built in Tiandong County, Guangxi, China. The project, joined by East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. (ECEC), is among
Gastops launches FluidSIGHT for real-time oil condition data
Condition-monitoring specialist Gastops Ltd. has launched FluidSIGHT, a real-time oil condition monitoring system designed to provide continuous insight into engine health across marine and industrial applications, the
Shell to acquire Canada’s ARC Resources for USD 16.4 billion
Shell plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd., listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker ARX, an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. The
Richful Q1 profit drops 28%; Sinopec plans third stake cut
Lubricant additives manufacturer Xinxiang Richful Lube Additive Co., Ltd., listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) under the ticker 300910 and known by its brand name Richful, reported a 28.22% year-on-year drop in first-quarter 2026 net profit attributable to shareholders,
U.S. Lubricants acquires Pack Logix in packaging deal
U.S. Lubricants has acquired Pack Logix, a turnkey packaging firm, in a strategic move announced on 16 April 2026. The transaction positions U.S. Lubricants to deliver toll blending and packaging solutions backed by greater capacity, technical expertise,
Aster and Puraglobe sign MoU on a Singapore first
Aster Chemicals and Energy and Puraglobe Germany have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a project that, if it advances, would mark a regional first for Asia’s base oil segment. The two companies are eyeing Singapore as the launchpad