Goldman Sachs revises EV market forecast, hybrids to rise
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is expected to decelerate across many regions, prompting a shift in forecasts among automakers and analysts. According to Goldman Sachs Research, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)
Chevron invests USD30M in Pakistan lubricants blending plant
Chevron Corporation, the U.S.-based energy multinational, has announced a USD30 million investment in a fully automated lubricants blending plant in Pakistan, underscoring
BRB reaches zero emissions at Netherlands Echt site
BRB has announced that its site in Echt, the Netherlands, has reached zero greenhouse gas emissions from operations, a milestone in its
FUCHS and KCF join forces on AI-driven smart lubrication
FUCHS Lubricants Co., the world’s largest independent lubricant supplier based in Germany, has entered into a strategic partnership with KCF Technologies to tackle machine failures using artificial intelligence (AI) and
Additive producers embrace re-refined base oil for sustainability
The global additives sector is taking concrete steps to integrate re-refined base oils (RRBOs) into their formulations, marking a shift away from exclusive reliance on virgin base oils. On 10 September, during the exhibitor presentations at the Asian
Exhibitors spotlight innovation at Asian Lubricant Exhibition 2025
Exhibitors at the Asian Lubricant Exhibition 2025 in Singapore offered a glimpse into how regional and global companies are shaping the lubricants value chain. On 10 September, four presentations underscored themes of innovation, quality, sustainability, and international growth. The presentations
ExxonMobil buys Superior Graphite assets for battery materials
ExxonMobil has agreed to acquire key assets and technology from Superior Graphite, marking its entry into the synthetic graphite market to support growing demand for electric vehicles
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