FUCHS to build new lubricant blending plant in Brazil
German lubricant company FUCHS is investing more than BRL 220 million (USD 39 million) in a state-of-the-art production facility in Sorocaba, Brazil, as part of its growth strategy for Latin America. The move aims to double the company’s market share
Neste begins sustainable aviation fuel output in Rotterdam
Neste has commenced production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its upgraded refinery in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, marking a key
Infinium begins construction of Texas eFuels plant
Infinium has commenced work on its second commercial-scale eFuels facility in the United States, named Project Roadrunner. Located in Reeves County near Pecos, Texas, the plant is expected to become one of the largest
PETRONAS expands lubricant footprint in Saudi Arabia
Abdul Latif Jameel for Oils Company Limited has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) to strengthen the presence of PETRONAS-branded
Aramco signs 34 MoUs with U.S. firms worth USD 12 billion
Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas company Aramco has announced the signing of 34 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements with major U.S.-based companies, with a combined potential value of around USD 12 billion. The
PSP to develop immersion cooling fluids with Evonik
P.S.P. Specialties Public Company Limited (PSP) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Shenzhen Eco Atlas Technology Co., Ltd. and Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to co-develop immersion cooling fluids for data centres. The collaboration is aimed at
Azerbaijan sets new standards for lubricant production
The Azerbaijan Standardisation Institute (AZSTAND) has adopted new state standards aimed at enhancing lubricant production and improving industrial safety compliance. The initiative includes the implementation of three technical regulations: AZS 632-2024, AZS 633-2024 and AZS 634-2024. These relate respectively to
Hyundai Motor Group opens battery research centre in India
Hyundai Motor Group has inaugurated the Hyundai Centre of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) for future mobility technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, marking a significant expansion of its academic-industrial collaboration in India. The newly launched
Engineered Fluids, Iceotope and Juniper partner on immersion cooling
Engineered Fluids has announced a strategic partnership with Iceotope and Juniper Networks to develop advanced immersion cooling solutions aimed at improving AI data centre efficiency and supporting sustainable computing practices. The
QualiChem to expand metalworking fluid operations in Virginia
QualiChem Inc., a manufacturer of metalworking fluids, has announced plans to expand its operations in Salem, Virginia, U.S.A. The USD 9 million investment will facilitate the relocation of the company’s administrative offices and laboratory