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Petron Corporation has introduced a new engine oil formulated specifically for scooters, responding to the rapidly expanding scooter segment within the Philippine motorcycle industry. Scooters—classified as motorcycles with a step-through frame, a flat floorboard,

Indonesia will introduce a mandatory 10% ethanol blend in petrol, known as E10, starting in 2027, as part of renewed efforts to enhance energy security and reduce fuel imports amid volatile global oil prices. The ambitious programme, confirmed by Energy

LanzaJet has begun full operation of its Freedom Pines Fuels plant in Soperton, Georgia, U.S.A., becoming the first company to produce jet fuel from ethanol at a commercial-scale facility. The development marks a significant

LANXESS has expanded capacity at its Qingdao production site in Shandong province, strengthening its ability to meet rising domestic demand for rubber additives in China. The company said the site’s two production lines have increased output capacity by 50%,

Innovative solutions for safe, high-performance, and sustainable electrification The electric two- and three-wheeler sector is experiencing a dynamic similar to that of the automotive industry, driven by increasing electrification and the need to offer credible alternatives to fossil fuels. This

Neste has been transforming from a local oil refiner in Finland to a global frontrunner in renewable and circular solutions. Today, Neste is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers across various

A new set of international rules for evaluating the environmental footprint of lubricants has been officially registered under the International Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) System, marking an important milestone for global sustainability reporting in the lubricants industry. The

Valvoline Inc., a leading provider of quick lube services based in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A., has appointed Hitesh Patel as its new chief technology and cybersecurity officer, effective immediately. Patel brings

At a time when many companies are scaling back oil and gas investments across Europe, the expansion of polyalphaolefin (PAO)

Montana Renewables (MRL) and Calumet Montana Refining (CMR) have launched new blending and shipping facilities, debuting MaxSAF— a 50/50 blend of renewable and fossil jet fuel certified to ASTM D7566 and ASTM D1655 standards—marking a