Saudi Aramco to launch 98-octane fuel as Saudi vehicle fleet evolves
Saudi Aramco will introduce a 98-octane petrol grade in Saudi Arabia from early 2026, adding a higher-octane option to the Kingdom’s retail fuel slate as the domestic vehicle fleet becomes more diverse and increasingly aligned with global automotive standards. The
API says progress on ILSAC GF-8 engine oil development is on track
The American Petroleum Institute (API) says development of the next passenger car engine oil category, ILSAC GF-8, remains on course for a planned launch in the third quarter of 2028, subject to timely progress on key engine tests. Stakeholders, including
Corteva and bp launch Etlas joint venture to supply biofuel feedstocks
Corteva Inc. and bp have launched Etlas, a new 50-50 joint venture to produce biofuel feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, as both companies seek to strengthen their positions in emerging low-carbon fuel supply chains. Corteva, headquartered
Eni sets up Industrial Evolution to manage refineries and support transition
Italy’s Eni has established a new company, Eni Industrial Evolution S.p.A., as part of a reorganisation of its downstream activities to manage traditional refining assets while supporting the group’s broader
Gogoro partners with Castrol to expand e-scooter business in Vietnam
Gogoro Inc., a Taiwan-based electric scooter maker and battery-swapping services provider, has partnered with lubricant marketer bp Castrol to support its expansion into Vietnam, as it seeks to tap one of Southeast Asia’s largest two-wheeler markets
HPCL commissions residue upgrading facility at Visakh refinery
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) has commissioned a new residue upgrading facility at its Visakh refinery, strengthening India’s deep-conversion refining capability and increasing the site’s
Verdant completes acquisition of Lubrizol Elmendorf site
Verdant Specialty Solutions has completed the acquisition of manufacturing and research assets at Elmendorf, Texas, U.S.A., from Lubrizol, the company said
Ingevity completes North Charleston crude tall oil refinery sale
Ingevity has completed the sale of its North Charleston crude tall oil (CTO) refinery and the majority of its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties product line, the company
Castrol India appoints Saugata Basuray interim chief executive
Castrol India has appointed Saugata Basuray as interim chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2026, as the lubricants manufacturer manages a leadership transition at its Indian
Indonesia targets diesel self-sufficiency as Balikpapan refinery nears full operation
Indonesia aims to achieve diesel self-sufficiency by 2026 as state-owned energy company Pertamina prepares to bring its Balikpapan refinery expansion to full operational capacity,