Altalto secures UK backing, NEXTCHEM deal for waste-to-SAF plant
Altalto (Immingham) Limited, owned by Velocys, has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund to progress the Basic Engineering Design of its flagship waste-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
Michael Dreyer: Asia at the forefront of global mobility revolution
Asia-Pacific is at the heart of the world’s mobility transformation, said Michael Dreyer, senior vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific & Oceania at Valvoline Global Operations. Speaking at the Asian Lubricants Industry Association’s (ALIA) 8th Anniversary Dinner on 9
Vopak Terquimsa sells Barcelona terminal to Tradebe
Vopak Terquimsa has divested its Barcelona, Spain, storage terminal to Tradebe Port Services, as the joint venture shifts focus to more strategically significant assets in Spain. The acquisition underscores Tradebe Port Services’ long-term
Shell unveils EV thermal fluid to enable sub-10-minute charging
Shell has announced the development of a high-performance thermal management fluid for electric vehicles (EVs) that could cut charging times to under 10 minutes while improving battery safety and lifespan. The new Shell EV-Plus Thermal Fluid,
Southeast Asia economy drives global growth despite U.S. tariffs
Southeast Asia is consolidating its position as a pivotal driver of global economic growth despite intensifying trade disputes and geopolitical uncertainty, according to David Stepat, country director for Singapore at Dezan Shira & Associates. Speaking at the
Asian Lubricant Exhibition 2025 opens in Singapore
The Asian Lubricant Exhibition 2025 (ALE 2025) officially opened today at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, marking the start of Asia’s first dedicated trade show for the lubricants industry. The three-day event, open free to the public, highlights
Christiania Energy to supply Petrogulf marine lubricants in Egypt
Christiania Energy has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Petrogulf Marine Lubricants in Egypt, reinforcing both companies’
MANNOL launches GLV-ONE 0W-8 engine oil for hybrid cars efficiency
MANNOL has introduced its new GLV-ONE 0W-8 engine oil, a formulation designed to deliver both fuel efficiency and robust wear protection for modern vehicles, including hybrids. The growing demand for energy-efficient lubricants in hybrid and electric
Blue Water makes USD10B bid for Citgo parent PDV Holding
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III has submitted a USD10 billion bid to acquire PDV Holding Inc., the parent company of Citgo Petroleum Corp., in a Delaware court-supervised auction. PDV
GT-OIL Lubrificantes and Repsol to merge their lubricant businesses in Brazil
The lubricants sector in Brazil is witnessing a significant shift with the announcement of a strategic merger between Brazil’s GT-OIL Lubrificantes and global energy company Repsol. The alliance aims to expand operations in Brazil and