Lubrizol expands use of SulfrZol 54 process additive in refining
Lubrizol said its next-generation SulfrZol 54 process additive is seeing broader adoption across refining and petrochemical operations, including emerging lower-carbon applications such as renewable diesel
Infinium launches immersion cooling platform for AI data centres
Infinium has launched its Infinium Edge platform, introducing a new range of dielectric immersion fluids designed to support high-density artificial intelligence and high-performance computing data centres. The
Chevron Oronite expands partnership with Azelis South Africa
Chevron Oronite has expanded its long-standing partnership with Azelis South Africa by locally manufacturing PARATONE 24EX, a viscosity modifier, strengthening supply reliability in the
Petro-Canada Lubricants assumes management of Suniso® brand
Suniso to be marketed and distributed exclusively by Petro-Canada Lubricants globally. From January 2026, Petro-Canada Lubricants, an HF Sinclair brand, will market Suniso® products in the Asia Pacific region through an expanding
Ho Chi Minh City plans petrol vehicle restrictions amid EV transition
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s commercial hub, is preparing to restrict petrol-powered vehicles in parts of its downtown area as part of a broader push to accelerate electric mobility and curb urban air pollution, according to media reports. Under proposals
GM China NEV growth contrasts with U.S. EV write-down
General Motors’ (GM) electric-vehicle (EV) performance in 2025 highlighted a widening divergence between the Chinese and U.S. markets, with record new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in China contrasting sharply with a major EV-related write-down in the United States. In
BASF starts up steam cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China
BASF has commissioned a steam cracker at its newly built Verbund site in Zhanjiang, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion in China and the start-up of one
Sinopec to absorb China National Aviation Fuel in state-led restructuring
China has approved a restructuring between China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and China National Aviation Fuel Group Limited (CNAF), marking a major state-led consolidation in the country’s petroleum and aviation fuel sector. The State Council approved the plan following
Honda launches UC3 fixed-battery electric motorcycle in Southeast Asia
Honda Motor Co. has begun sales of the UC3, a fixed-battery electric two-wheeled personal commuter, in Thailand and Vietnam, marking a further step in the company’s strategy to expand electric motorcycle offerings in Southeast Asia. The UC3 is positioned as
HF Sinclair closes acquisition of Industrial Oils Unlimited
HF Sinclair Corp. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Industrial Oils Unlimited LLC, expanding its lubricants and specialties