Lubrizol launches lithium-free grease thickener to tackle market shifts
Lubrizol has introduced HybriCal™, a lithium-free grease thickener technology designed to meet the performance needs of
BASF launches Keropur additive series for TOP TIER+ standard
BASF has announced the launch of its Keropur® Gasoline Performance Additive Series, certified to meet the revised U.S. TOP TIER+™ detergent gasoline
Bosch Rexroth, PETRONAS partner on bio-based fluids
Bosch Rexroth has partnered with PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) to develop bio-based hydraulic and Universal Tractor Transmission Oil (UTTO) fluids aimed at the off-highway and agricultural
Lummus and Synthomer partner on acrylic acid esters technology
Lummus Technology and Synthomer have announced a strategic partnership to license Synthomer’s proprietary acrylic acid esters technology, broadening access to sustainable, high-performance materials for global industries. The
North Atlantic signs deal to acquire ExxonMobil France assets
North Atlantic France SAS has signed a share purchase agreement with ExxonMobil France Holding SAS to acquire ExxonMobil’s majority stake in Esso Société Anonyme Française (Esso S.A.F.) and 100% of ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS (EMCF). The deal
Korea sets SAF mandate from 2027 with support package
South Korea has announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandatory Blending Roadmap at a 19 September meeting hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and related agencies
ILMA urges federal action on EPR as Colorado approves lubricant packaging plan
The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) has urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to scrutinise state-level extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, warning that a patchwork of regulations threatens competition, interstate
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