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PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) has unveiled a refreshed version of its PETRONAS Urania product range, aimed at meeting the growing demands of the on-road transport sector. The relaunch introduces updated formulations, a new brand identity, and simplified product navigation—reflecting the

FUCHS Lubricants Co. has introduced NYEMED 7312, an advanced non-PFAS damping grease engineered for use in medical devices, including autoinjectors and other drug delivery systems. The

Global oxo intermediates and derivatives manufacturer Oxea has appointed Michael McHenry as its new chief executive officer, effective 15 August 2025. The leadership change signals a fresh chapter for the

Europe’s aviation industry has issued an urgent plea for accelerated policy action to boost the deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), warning that without targeted support, the region risks falling

The European Commission has adopted a delegated regulation detailing how greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings from low-carbon fuels must be calculated across the European Union (EU). The methodology

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unveiled a new method for turning carbon dioxide (CO₂), a major greenhouse gas, into valuable liquid hydrocarbons—key components in fuels such as petrol

Hanoi is preparing to launch a major subsidy programme to replace around 450,000 petrol-powered motorbikes with electric models ahead of a sweeping internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle ban set to begin on 1 July 2026. The

South Korean energy giant GS Caltex is set to launch operations at its new biofuel refinery in Indonesia by the third quarter of 2025. Located in the

Brazilian fuel retailer Vibra Energia has reportedly begun preliminary discussions with Cosan S.A. regarding the potential acquisition of its lubricants unit, Moove, according to Brazil Journal. The report indicates that Vibra is exploring the purchase of either a minority stake

Alimentation Couche-Tard has formally withdrawn its proposal to acquire Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, following what it described as months of unreciprocated efforts to pursue a friendly transaction. In a letter dated 16 July 2025,