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Energy professionals across Southeast Asia are calling for a pragmatic and regionally coordinated approach to the energy transition, according to the Energy Institute’s (EI) Energy Barometer 2025. The annual survey, focused on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region

Ravenol, a German lubricant manufacturer with a long-standing presence in international motorsport, has expanded its performance fluids portfolio with the introduction of RAVENOL Racing

Motiva Enterprises has announced a major reorganisation of its commercial operations, separating Marketing and Sales into a standalone department that will report directly to President and CEO Jeff Rinker. The restructuring, effective 1

The European Commission has adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, aiming to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more resilient, and circular European economy. The strategy, unveiled on 27 November 2025, outlines measures to

Sinopec has named the Zhang Guoru New Energy Vehicle Fluid Innovation Studio as a model employee innovation studio, acknowledging its role in advancing China’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) lubrication technologies and strengthening national standards. The recognition was announced on 18 November

Chevron Oronite has opened a new local storage facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, bolstering its supply chain capabilities and customer support across the Middle East. The announcement

INEOS has announced a EUR 250 million (USD 288.5 million) investment to modernise its steam cracker at Lavera in southern France, aimed at improving site reliability, reducing emissions, and safeguarding thousands of jobs. The project is backed by

Afton Chemical has appointed PT Sari Sarana Kimiatama (SSKTama) as its official distributor for the independent lubricant segment in Indonesia, effective October 2025. The move is intended to strengthen Afton’s position in one of Southeast Asia’s

TotalEnergies Marketing Qatar and Q-Auto LLC have renewed their exclusive lubricants supply agreement, extending the partnership until 2028. The announcement was made on 18 November 2025

Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has introduced a new synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF) developed in partnership with Allison Transmission and FUCHS Lubricants to support the growing number of Allison-equipped medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the country. The new Isuzu ATF Syn