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
HIF Global to build e-fuels facility at Burnie pulp mill site in Tasmania
HIF Global has confirmed plans to develop a major e-fuels facility at the former Burnie Paper Mill site in Tasmania, Australia, marking a significant step
Ingevity to sell North Charleston CTO refinery to Mainstream Pine Products
Ingevity Corporation has agreed to sell its crude tall oil (CTO) refinery in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A., along with most of its Industrial Specialties product line, to Mainstream Pine Products. The all-cash
NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong launch zero-emission port power venture
NatPower Marine has partnered with Wah Kwong Maritime Transport to create Asia’s first dedicated zero-emission shore power network, aiming to transform the region’s shipping