Brazil targets E32 ethanol blend to end gasoline imports
Brazil’s government is on the verge of a landmark energy decision, with Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira poised to submit a proposal to the National Energy Policy Council (Conselho Nacional de Política Energética, CNPE) to raise the mandatory
Evonik extends CEO contract, appoints new CFO
Specialty chemicals company Evonik Industries AG has extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Christian Kullmann until 2030 and appointed Michael Rauch as its new chief financial officer (CFO), with both decisions taken unanimously at an extraordinary Supervisory Board
Caldic names Smita Shetty as managing director for India
Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor Caldic has appointed Smita Shetty as managing director for India, effective 4 May 2026. Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Caldic is one of the world’s leading
FUCHS SE completes full takeover of OPET FUCHS in Turkey
FUCHS SE has completed the full acquisition of the OPET FUCHS joint venture after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, the global
INEOS, Sandpiper plan low-carbon methanol plant in Texas City
NEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals, LLC have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a low-carbon methanol production facility in Texas City, Texas, U.S.A. Under the agreement, INEOS will become a shareholder and an anchor customer of Sandpiper. The plant will
LANXESS, Fuelcare partner on fuel biocides across Europe
German speciality chemicals company LANXESS and U.K.-based fuel preservation specialist Fuelcare have entered into a partnership to market biocide solutions for fuels across Europe. Under the agreement, Fuelcare will take over marketing of the established LANXESS products Kathon FP 1.5
Phillips 66 completes Lindsey Oil Refinery acquisition
Phillips 66 Limited has completed the acquisition of the assets and associated infrastructure of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (in liquidation), the company announced on April 28
AMSOIL, Repsol Lubricants partner on wind turbine oils
AMSOIL Inc. has announced a strategic distribution agreement with Repsol Lubricants under which Repsol will market and sell AMSOIL Wind products, including proprietary AMSOIL Synthetic Power Transmission Gear Oil (PTN) products, across
Fortech Products names Ryan Gauthier president
Fortech Products, an industrial manufacturer of high-performance coatings and lubricants, has appointed Ryan Gauthier as president as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary. Founder Creighton Forester, who
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