Sinopec expands synthetic base oil portfolio with new mPAO project
Sinopec’s Maoming Branch, which several years ago began producing polyalphaolefins (PAO) at its Guangdong refinery-petrochemical complex, is now preparing to add metallocene polyalphaolefins (mPAO) to its slate, with
Afton Chemical unveils hydrogen engine additive for heavy-duty trucks
U.S.-based Afton Chemical Corporation has launched what it says is the world’s first commercially available additive designed specifically for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty engines. The product,
Cummins, Komatsu to co-develop hybrid mining trucks
U.S.-based Cummins Inc. and Japan-based Komatsu Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and deploy hybrid powertrain solutions for mining trucks, in a move aimed at reducing emissions and lowering operating costs in the
Dorf Ketal eyes USD 1.6 billion Italmatch Chemicals acquisition
Mumbai, India-based speciality chemicals manufacturer Dorf Ketal is in advanced negotiations to acquire Italy’s Italmatch Chemicals SpA from majority owner Bain Capital for approximately USD 1.6 billion. Morgan Stanley is advising Dorf Ketal on the deal. In January 2025, F+L
ExxonMobil unveils new base stock technology in Singapore
ExxonMobil has started up a first-of-its-kind technology at its Jurong Island complex in Singapore, designed to convert lower-value molecules into
SK Innovation and LG Electronics develop AI data centre energy solutions
SK Innovation and LG Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop integrated energy solutions for AI data centres,
Colonial Chemical boosts surfactant capacity in South Pittsburg
Colonial Chemical, Inc. has announced the addition of two new reactors at its manufacturing facility in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, U.S.A., expanding production capacity by 15%. The investment,
Australia 2035 emissions target: 62–70% cut announced
Australia has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 62% to 70% below 2005 levels by 2035, marking its most ambitious climate target yet as it seeks to reach net zero by 2050. The Albanese government confirmed the move on
Mobil 1, Mobil Super launch API SQ and GF-7 oils
Mobil has rolled out reformulated Mobil 1 and Mobil Super engine oils across South Asian and Pacific markets, meeting the latest API SQ and ILSAC
Vitol, Glencore eye Chevron’s SRC stake; no deal yet
Global traders Vitol and Glencore are preparing formal bids for Chevron’s 50% holding in Singapore Refining Company (SRC), according to several media reports. Chevron has invited non-binding offers as part of a broader portfolio review, with Morgan Stanley