ASTM sets first global quality standard for low-carbon fuel ethanol
ASTM International’s petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants committee has published the first global quality standard for low-carbon fuel ethanol, a move that industry observers say could significantly ease international trade and accelerate the adoption of cleaner
Lubrizol and GIIHG partner on the world’s largest hydropower project
Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway specialty chemicals company headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio, U.S.A., has announced a joint technology validation programme with Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (GIIHG), one of China’s largest state-owned industrial conglomerates, to develop high-performance lubricant
Puma Energy, Hass Petroleum ink five-year lubricant deal for DRC
Puma Energy, a global downstream energy company operating in more than 35 countries, and Hass Petroleum Group, a leading African oil marketing company founded in 1997, have signed a five-year lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
FUCHS UK expands Stoke-on-Trent production capacity to meet demand
FUCHS Lubricants (UK) plc has expanded production capabilities at its Stoke-on-Trent-based facility by investing in new filling capacity and manufacturing control systems, citing sustained
Hyrax Oil, Modenas sign strategic lubricants partnership
Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd has formalised a strategic lubricants collaboration with Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (MODENAS),
Motul Japan launches Kawasaki Chemical by MOTUL at Kawasaki dealers
MOTUL Japan announced it will launch a jointly developed maintenance chemical series with Kawasaki called Kawasaki Chemical by
NewMarket reports 2025 net income of USD 419 million
NewMarket Corporation reported net income of USD 419 million for the full year 2025, down from USD 462 million in the record year of 2024. Earnings per share for the year were USD 44.44, compared with USD 48.22 in 2024.
Repsol and Valtec form joint venture to expand lubricants in CEE
Repsol Lubricants has acquired a 44% stake in Valtec Premium Lubricants SRL and has formed a joint venture with Valtec B.V. to strengthen growth in Central and Eastern Europe
Vertex expands Group III base oil portfolio with VTX-R6
Vertex Energy Inc. has expanded its base oil portfolio with VTX‑R6, a 6 cSt Group III re-refined base oil (RRBO). The product builds on the earlier launch of VTX‑R4 by adding a higher-viscosity cut intended to
HIF Global, German eFuel One sign e-methanol offtake HoA
HIF Global and German eFuel One GmbH have signed a heads of agreement for the long-term offtake of e-methanol, setting out the main commercial terms for a definitive