Lubrizol and IMCD Vietnam to open joint service centre
Lubrizol and IMCD Vietnam will establish a joint service centre in Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen technical support for industrial
Six EU nations push to relax 2035 combustion engine ban
Six European Union (EU) member-states have asked the European Commission to soften its plan to ban new petrol and diesel car sales from 2035, arguing the current rules risk undermining industrial competitiveness and should allow a broader range of technologies.
Renault and Ford partner to develop new electric vehicles
Renault Group and Ford have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop electric and commercial vehicles for the European market, marking a significant shift in the region’s competitive electric
DevvStream–SER merger aims for carbon-negative SAF
DevvStream Corp. and Southern Energy Renewables (SER) have agreed to merge in a deal aimed at developing carbon-negative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green methanol in the United States, despite neither company yet possessing commercial-scale production technology or an ASTM-approved
Aster invests USD71 million in Pulau Bukom base oil refinery upgrade
Aster is committing USD 155 million to expand and modernise its Bukom refinery in Singapore, aiming to boost processing capacity and enhance the value of its products. Announced on 9 December 2025, the rejuvenation drive centres on two major projects slated to be
NPOil Vietnam breaks ground on lube blending plant in Tây Ninh
NPOil Vietnam has begun construction of its second lubricant blending plant in Tây Ninh Province, expanding its production capacity to meet rising domestic demand for automotive and industrial
ExxonMobil and Aramco eye Samref refinery upgrade, petrochemicals
Exxon Mobil Corporation, Saudi Aramco and their joint-venture company Samref have signed a venture framework agreement to study a major upgrade of the Samref refinery in Yanbu, Saudi
HF Sinclair acquisition expands Mid‑Continent lubricants footprint
HF Sinclair Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Industrial Oils Unlimited (IOU) for about USD 38 million in cash, including approximately USD 15 million of working capital. The deal will strengthen the Dallas, Texas‑based refiner’s Lubricants & Specialties division and expand its downstream
ACEA urges EU to revise Automotive Package ahead of rollout
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has urged the European Commission to revise elements of its upcoming Automotive Package, cautioning that current regulatory and
MOL Group launches sustainable lubricant packaging
MOL Group’s lubricant subsidiary, MOL-LUB Ltd., has introduced a Bag-in-Box packaging system for its lubricants and engine oils, aiming to reduce plastic