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
Axens, Airbus sign MoU to accelerate SAF deployment
French refining technology company Axens has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus to deepen cooperation on the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as both companies seek to accelerate the industry’s transition toward net-zero emissions by
Bapco Energies declares force majeure after refinery attack
Bapco Energies BSC (Closed), the Kingdom of Bahrain’s integrated state energy company, has declared force majeure on all group operations on 9 March 2026, citing the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and a recent attack on its Sitra
NOK Klüber develops grease for dry battery manufacturing
NOK Klüber Co., Ltd. has developed what it claims is the first low dew point grease from a Japanese lubricant manufacturer designed for use in the ultra-dry environments required for lithium-ion and all-solid-state battery production. The new grease is
Lubricant PCF methodology adopted in Catena-X rulebook
The European lubricants industry has achieved a significant milestone in automotive supply chain sustainability reporting, with the joint ATIEL and UEIL methodology for calculating the product carbon footprint of lubricants, greases, and specialty fluids formally included in the Catena-X Product
HF Sinclair lifts Petro-Canada, HollyFrontier base oil prices
HF Sinclair Lubricants & Specialties has implemented a global base oil price increase across its Petro-Canada Lubricants and HollyFrontier Specialty Products portfolios, effective 10 March 2026, with increases ranging