Woodside’s Beaumont New Ammonia facility reaches first production
Woodside Energy’s Beaumont New Ammonia facility in southeast Texas in the United States has produced its first ammonia following the completion of systems testing, marking the initial
Gulf Oil Lubricants India launches Syntrac engine oil
Gulf Oil Lubricants India has launched a new fully synthetic motorcycle engine oil range, Syntrac, targeting the premium and high-performance two-wheeler segment. The
China to introduce mandatory EV energy consumption limits in 2026
China will introduce the world’s first mandatory energy consumption limits for electric passenger vehicles from January 1, 2026, setting binding efficiency standards that are expected to influence global electric vehicle development. The new national
Luberef, Aramco sign MoU on potential base oil plant at Jazan refinery
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co. (Luberef) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco to assess the feasibility of developing a base oil production facility at the Jazan Refinery and Petrochemical Complex. The Jazan Refinery and Petrochemical Complex is
Repsol renews exclusive lubricants distribution deal in South Korea
Repsol Lubricants has renewed its exclusive distribution agreement with Green B Co. Ltd. in South Korea, extending the partnership for a further three
Dumarey and Petronas test new hydrogen engine oil formulations
Dumarey Group and Petronas Lubricants International have begun experimental testing of new engine oil formulations
ENEOS said to lead bids for Chevron’s Singapore refinery stake
Japan’s largest oil refiner, ENEOS, is among the leading rival bidders for Chevron’s stake in a
Caltex Lubricants appoints Santy Trading as Bahrain distributor
Caltex Lubricants has appointed Santy Trading as its official distributor in Bahrain, expanding the availability of Chevron’s lubricant products across the kingdom’s
Vietnam to mandate nationwide E10 gasoline sales from June 2026
Vietnam will mandate the nationwide sale of E10 gasoline from June 2026 as part of efforts to reduce emissions and strengthen energy
UPM Leuna biorefinery produces first commercial bio-based chemicals
UPM has produced its first commercial product at its Leuna biorefinery in Germany, marking a key step in the company’s move to scale up industrial production of wood-based chemicals. UPM is a global materials company focused on renewable fibres,