Bangchak launches Thailand’s first certified SAF facility
Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first dedicated production facility for 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards low-carbon aviation in Southeast Asia. Located at the
Sunoco to acquire Parkland in USD9.1 billion strategic deal
Sunoco LP has announced it will acquire Parkland Corporation in a cash and equity transaction valued at approximately USD 9.1 billion, including assumed debt. The agreement, which has received unanimous board approval from both companies, is expected to close in
BPCL announces leadership changes to support energy transition
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced senior leadership changes effective 1 May 2025, reinforcing its executive team as it drives forward its energy transition strategy. Sanjay Khanna,
Tuhu and Idemitsu launch hybrid vehicle lubricants in China
As the adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) gains momentum in China, Tuhu Auto Care and the Idemitsu Group have introduced two APOLLOIL lubricant ranges designed to meet the evolving needs of hybrid and high-mileage vehicles. The launch event took
Daewoo launches lubricants in India via Mangali partnership
Daewoo has announced its entry into the Indian automotive lubricant market through a strategic licensing partnership with Mangali Industries Limited (MIL), marking a significant expansion of the South Korean brand’s international footprint. Daewoo Lubricants is a brand managed under POSCO
Old World Industries expands in Mexico with acquisition
Old World Industries (OWI), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products, has acquired J&J Lubricantes, a Monterrey, Mexico-based producer and distributor of
U.S. EPA approves nationwide summer E15 fuel waiver
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the year-round sale of E15 petrol across the country, including during the summer driving season, in a move aimed at easing fuel supply
Stepan opens new alkoxylation plant in Pasadena, Texas
Stepan Company has commenced production at its new alkoxylation facility in Pasadena, Texas, U.S.A., a strategic expansion aimed at enhancing the company’s capacity to meet growing global demand for surfactant technologies
Arteco launches ZITREC EC for data centre cooling
Arteco has officially entered the fast-growing data centre cooling market with the launch of its ZITREC® EC product line. The Belgium-based specialist in thermal management
BP Q1 2025 results: Strategy chief departs amid profit drop
BP has posted a USD1.4 billion profit from its core operations in the first quarter of 2025, as the company continues to reshape its business by focusing on oil and gas production and scaling back less profitable assets. The company’s