Neste opens world’s largest waste plastic upgrading plant
Neste has successfully commissioned the world’s largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic (LWP) at its Porvoo refinery in Finland, representing a EUR 111 million (USD 120.7 million) investment that marks a major milestone in the industrial-scale commercialisation of chemical
NYCO’s Newnan plant now fully operational for synthetic esters
French synthetic lubricant specialist NYCO has confirmed that its manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, U.S.A., which opened in mid-2025, is now fully operational and producing NYCOBASE® synthetic ester base oils for the North American market. The plant, located in the
ILMA asks API for emergency relief amid Group III shortage
The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) has launched a two-front advocacy campaign to secure emergency relief for U.S. lubricant manufacturers facing an acute Group III base oil shortage triggered by missile and drone attacks on refining and energy infrastructure in
Castrol named lubricant partner for Audi’s F1 debut season
Castrol has confirmed it will serve as the official technical lubricant partner of the Audi Revolut F1 Team for the 2026 Formula 1 season, co-engineering a bespoke engine oil for Audi’s hybrid power unit as the sport enters its most
Indian Oil, Re Sustainability to build used oil circular economy
Re Sustainability Limited has signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to establish India’s first structured national initiative for the collection, re-refining, and circular reuse of used lubricating oil, targeting a formal recovery infrastructure
Data centre boom could reverse U.S. fossil fuel generation decline
Faster-than-expected electricity demand growth driven by data centres could push U.S. fossil fuel generation significantly higher through 2027, according to a new in-depth analysis published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The analysis, based on the EIA’s February 2026
EU eases truck CO2 credit rules, but challenges remain says ACEA
The European Parliament has adopted a targeted amendment to the EU’s heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) CO2 regulation, adjusting how emission credits are calculated for the 2025–2029 reporting periods and giving truck and bus manufacturers greater near-term compliance flexibility — though the
UNICOM Engineering, GRC expand immersion cooling partnership
UNICOM Engineering and Green Revolution Cooling (GRC) have announced an expanded collaboration to deliver fully integrated, turnkey immersion-cooled solutions for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing (HPC), GPU as a Service, and industrial data centres deployed across factory production lines, remote depots,
Mobil 1 launches hybrid oil in China with Red Bull’s Verstappen
ExxonMobil China has unveiled new hybrid-specific products under the Mobil 1 Classic Performance series at a launch event in Shanghai, China, targeting the country’s fast-growing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) market. Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen
Valvoline claims first motor oil proven to unstick piston rings
Valvoline Global Operations, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A., has announced what it describes as an industry first: its Restore & Protect motor oil is now proven to free stuck piston rings, reversing one of