Martin John named CEO of KRAHN Chemie Group
KRAHN Chemie Group has announced that Martin John will take over as CEO, effective 1 June 2025. He will join the management team
Singapore sets methanol bunkering standard for green shipping
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), have published Technical Reference (TR) 129 on Methanol Bunkering. This new framework sets clear
NYCO expands manufacturing with new facility in Georgia
NYCO, a leading specialist in high-performance lubricants and synthetic esters, has announced the launch of its new greenfield manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, U.S.A.. This marks a significant
Zschimmer & Schwarz expands with Surcell oil & gas portfolio
Zschimmer & Schwarz, a global leader in chemical specialities and auxiliaries, has strengthened its Industrial Specialities Division with the acquisition of Surcell S.A.’s portfolio for the oil and gas industry in
Indonesia’s lubricant market shifts towards synthetics by 2028
Indonesia, the world’s fourth-largest lubricant market after China, India, and the United States, is set to witness a shift towards synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants, with demand projected to reach 26% by 2028
BASF calls for risk-based chemical regulations at F+L Week 2025
At F+L Week 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Dr. Kai Pahnke, head of Product Stewardship & Regulatory Solutions for Performance Chemicals Asia Pacific at BASF, addressed the growing complexity of chemical regulations. Countries such as China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and
API develops lubricant carbon footprint standard
On March 14, during F+L Week 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Dennis Bachelder, senior engineer at the American Petroleum Institute (API), outlined the organisation’s ongoing efforts to develop a standardised methodology for calculating the carbon footprints of lubricants. This
Industry collaboration key to advancing re-refined base oils
Industry leaders convened at F+L Week 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, to address the critical challenges facing the fuels and lubricants sector in Asia. A key topic of discussion was the lack of appreciation and adoption of re-refined base oils (RRBOs)
ExxonMobil projects strong future for synthetic lubricants
ExxonMobil has expressed long-term optimism for synthetic lubricants, citing industry trends that support sustained growth. Speaking at F+L Week 2025, held on 13-14 March in Bali, Indonesia, Sarah Horne, vice president of
Shell highlights cost and complexity in sustainable lubricants
At F+L Week 2025, held on 13-14 March in Bali, Indonesia, Shell’s Vice President of Lubricants Asia Pacific, Mansi Madan Tripathy, addressed the pressing challenges faced by the lubricants industry in its pursuit of sustainability and the global energy transition.