Aramco and BYD partner on new energy vehicle technologies
Aramco has signed a joint development agreement with BYD, a leading Chinese manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and batteries, to advance technologies aimed at improving vehicle efficiency and environmental performance. The agreement, signed between Saudi Aramco
Haltermann Carless pauses sustainable aviation fuel project
Haltermann Carless has announced the suspension of its proposed investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production at its Speyer site in Germany, citing the absence of
New Engen lubricants offer advanced engine protection
Engen has unveiled a revitalised version of its Xtreme lubricants range, introducing advanced formulations and modern packaging tailored for South Africa’s demanding road conditions. “As vehicle engine design advances and fuel efficiency becomes a
Hyundai unveils waste-to-hydrogen plans in Indonesia
Hyundai Motor Group has announced ambitious plans to establish a waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in West Java, Indonesia, marking the company’s first overseas initiative of this kind. The announcement was made
Oleon signs strategic partnership with AI Green Bytes
Oleon, a global leader in sustainable oleochemicals, has entered into a strategic partnership with AI Green Bytes to launch the latter’s first immersion-cooled data centre in Paris, France,
Valero plans to restructure or cease Benicia Refinery ops
Valero Energy Corporation has formally notified the California Energy Commission of its intent to idle, restructure, or cease refining operations at its Benicia Refinery by the end of April 2026. The notification, submitted by its subsidiary Valero
China unveils first cross-region hydrogen truck corridor
China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), China’s largest oil refiner, has officially launched the country’s first cross-regional
ICONIC named Chevron Oronite distributor in Brazil
ICONIC Base Oil Solutions has been appointed as the official distributor for Chevron Oronite’s lubricant and fuel additives in Brazil, expanding its long-standing relationship with Chevron and reinforcing its
OQ Chemicals expands heptanoic acid production for lubricants
OQ Chemicals has announced the launch of dedicated heptanoic acid production at its Oberhausen facility in Germany, set to begin in June 2025. The investment strengthens the company’s carboxylic acid portfolio and improves supply
TVS Racing and PETRONAS Lubricants extend partnership in India
TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a leading global two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, has reinforced its partnership with PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) to further enhance Indian motorsports. Under this renewed alliance, PLI will continue as the