FUCHS unveils sustainable grease for electric steering gears
FUCHS Lubricants Co. has introduced RENOLIT CX SWG 0-1, a next-generation, sustainable grease engineered for use in automotive gears—particularly electric power steering (EPS) systems. The new
Singapore’s strategy for energy and chemicals sector growth
Singapore is rethinking its energy and chemicals sector with a future-oriented strategy focused on sustainability, innovation, and value-added production. According to Lim Wey-Len, executive vice president at the Singapore Economic Development Board, this transformation involves
EU urged to include oleochemical derivatives in deforestation law
In a proactive move to strengthen environmental regulation, Oleochemicals Europe—representing APAG and CESIO—has formally called on the European Commission to expand the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to include a broader range of oleochemical derivatives. The proposal seeks
Cockett to wind down business in solvent, orderly process
Energy and commodities companies Vitol and Grindrod have jointly announced the solvent wind-down of Cockett, a global marine fuels and lubricants trading firm in which they hold equal shareholding. The decision
EVs to make up over a quarter of global car sales in 2025
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales continue their upward trajectory, with more than one in four cars sold worldwide in 2025 expected to be electric, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency projects EV sales
PetroVietnam rebrands as Vietnam Oil and Gas Group
Vietnam’s state-owned oil and gas enterprise, PetroVietnam, has officially adopted a new English name: Vietnam Oil and Gas Group. The rebranding aligns the
ProFluid partners with Yasho for lubricant additives in NA
ProFluid, LLC, a supplier of lubricant and metalworking components based in Loveland, Ohio, U.S.A., has entered into a strategic partnership with Yasho Industries Ltd,
Nynas charts new course as specialty chemicals leader
Nynas has published its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2024, marking a year of robust financial performance, bold strategic transformation, and continued advancement in sustainability leadership. The Swedish-based specialty chemicals company reported an adjusted EBITDA of SEK 1,333 million (USD
reNIKOLA, Sumitomo to develop bioenergy in Malaysia, Indonesia
reNIKOLA Holdings Sdn Bhd and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop a portfolio of large-scale bioenergy projects in Malaysia and Indonesia. The agreement, formalised on 12 May 2025 during a ceremony at the Malaysia
Phillips 66 to sell 65% of German, Austrian retail business
Phillips 66 has entered into a definitive agreement to divest a 65% interest in its retail marketing businesses in Germany and Austria, as the company continues to streamline operations and unlock shareholder value. The deal, involving Phillips 66 Continental Holding