BRB launches low-carbon viscosity modifiers for lubricants
BRB Lube Oil Additives & Chemicals has unveiled its new Viscotech® LR series, a range of low-carbon footprint viscosity modifiers formulated using high-quality re-refined base
Jim Carroll of Schaeffer Manufacturing named new ILMA president
The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) has named James P. (Jim) Carroll, executive vice president of Schaeffer Manufacturing Co., as its new president. The
ACEA welcomes more time for zero-emission toll exemptions
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to extend the deadline for member states to introduce toll exemptions or
Repsol produces 100% renewable petrol at industrial scale
Spanish energy major Repsol has achieved a technological milestone by becoming the first company to produce 100% renewable petrol at an industrial scale. The breakthrough, carried out at its Tarragona industrial
Shell India launches new high-performance lubricants
Shell Lubricants India has unveiled a new line of high-performance lubricants, developed with world-class technology to meet the diverse demands of passenger cars, two-wheelers, and pickup
Neste starts renewable hydrogen production in Rotterdam
Neste has started operating a high-temperature electrolyser at its Rotterdam refinery to demonstrate the production of renewable hydrogen, marking an important step in the company’s transition toward carbon-neutral refining. The electrolyser is
TotalEnergies and Veolia strengthen energy transition partnership
Global energy major TotalEnergies and resource management leader Veolia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration across key areas of the energy transition and circular economy. The partnership aims to reduce
Pilot Chemical names Christian MacIver as new CEO
Pilot Chemical Company has announced that Chief Executive Officer Mike Clark will retire on December 31, 2025, with President and Chief Operating Officer Christian
Driving the future: Kixx’s next-generation lubricants powering tomorrow’s industries
In 2025, the need for next-generation lubricants that optimize performance is greater than ever. These types of advanced lubricants are developed to meet the evolving demands of modern industry, which has more stringent performance requirements and sustainability goals. Their applications
China sets first absolute emissions reduction target for 2035
China has announced its first-ever absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target, pledging to cut economy-wide net emissions by 10% from peak levels by 2035