Oxea raises prices for oxo intermediates, hitting lubricant additive costs
Oxea, a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo performance chemicals, has announced price increases for five key products effective 15 April 2026, or as contracts allow, citing
Karen Carter to succeed Jim Fitterling as Dow CEO from July 2026
Dow Chemical has announced that Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer, will transition to the role of executive chair of the Board, effective 1 July 2026, with Karen S. Carter, currently chief operating officer, appointed as his successor as
Stellantis converts Rüsselsheim R&D centre into leaner tech hub
Stellantis N.V. has announced plans to restructure its engineering development centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, into a more focused and efficient tech centre, with the facility retaining a key role within the company’s global
Adnoc in advanced talks to buy Shell’s 600 South Africa fuel stations
Shell Plc is in advanced talks with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (Adnoc) to sell its retail fuel station network in South Africa in a deal valued at approximately USD 1 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the
Motul adds 0W-8 hybrid oil and fuel system additive to NGEN range
Motul has expanded its NGEN hybrid lubricant portfolio with two new products: the NGEN Hybrid 0W-8 engine oil and the E-Fuel System Care additive, the latest additions to a product range that already includes the NGEN Hybrid 0W-16, 0W-20, NGEN
BASF expands Keropur fuel additive distribution across EMEA
BASF has appointed two new distribution partners for its Keropur®-branded fuel performance additives as part of a simultaneous expansion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Brenntag Energy Services, headquartered in Essen, Germany, will serve as the designated distributor for
Geely’s i-HEV hybrid system targets Japanese dominance
Geely Auto officially launched its next-generation i-HEV Intelligent Dual-Engine Hybrid technology under the theme “World Hybrid, China Power,” marking a major milestone in the company’s transition from “software-defined cars” to “AI-defined cars.” The i-HEV system integrates
Delhi seeks public feedback on draft EV policy 2026–2030
The Delhi government has released the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026–2030 for public consultation, inviting all stakeholders, including the general public, to submit feedback and comments via email or post within 30 days. Delhi’s draft stands out for
Arteco adds two BEV coolants to Freecor EV Milli range
Arteco has expanded its Freecor® EV Milli line with two new patented low-electrical-conductivity coolants (LECC) — Freecor® EV Milli 20 and Freecor® EV Milli 30 — designed for the indirect cooling of battery packs, electric motors, and power electronics in
Palmer Holland names Tim Skufca chief executive officer
Palmer Holland, Inc. has appointed Tim Skufca as chief executive officer, effective 1 April 2026, the North American specialty chemical and ingredient distributor announced from its Westlake,