Archives: F+L Executive Brief - F&L Asia

April 2025 Issue

Chevron to produce Group III+ base oil in North America
Farabi and Richful to build Saudi Arabia’s first lube additive plant
Evonik announces leadership changes in lubricant additives business
FUCHS Lubricants names new president for North America
TotalEnergies advances immersion cooling for EV batteries

PETRONAS - Engineering the Road Ahead with Advanced Fleet Lubricants

March 2025 issue

Engineering the road ahead with advanced fleet lubricants
Petro-Canada Lubricants assumes management of Suniso® brand
Afton Chemical’s ETF technology platform leads the way for the future of EV performance and reliability
bp considers Castrol sale as focus returns to oil and gas
TotalEnergies acquires fire-resistant hydraulic fluids business

Shell-launches-advanced-motor-oil-for-peak-performance

February 2025 issue

Shell seeks CCI approval for Raj Petro acquisition
API formally approves new engine oil standards: GF-7A, GF-7B, API SQ
Bain Capital considers sale of Italmatch Chemicals
FUCHS Group acquires Boss Lubricants to expand global reach
FUCHS and Dumarey launch hydrogen engine lubricant

TotalEnergies introduces sustainable lubricants for heavy-duty vehicles

January 2025 issue

TotalEnergies introduces sustainable lubricants for heavy-duty vehicles
ExxonMobil announces leadership changes effective January 2025
Shell Helix Ultra is API Service Category SQ ready for March 31, 2025
ASTM introduces new viscosity standard for petroleum testing
Castrol debuts direct-to-chip cooling fluid for data centres

Shell leads global lubricants market for 18th consecutive year

December 2024 Issue

Shell leads global lubricants market for 18th consecutive year
Infineum to open additive blending facility in India by 2025
TotalEnergies and SCRIBOS partner to combat counterfeit lubricants
FUCHS launches 100% recycled packaging for automotive products
PetroChina to close historic Dalian refinery by 2025 amid shift

Infineum launches Energy Applications Unit to boost sustainability initiatives

November 2024 Issue

Infineum launches Energy Applications Unit to boost sustainability initiatives
ACEA releases 2024 Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines
Castrol India appoints Jyoti Prakash as head of Supply Chain
Castrol and Slicker Recycling partner to promote circular oil management in UK
Lubrizol enhances additives leadership with key appointments

Kixx Launches New Global Campaign Film Generated by AI: “The World Without Lubricants”

October 2024 Issue

Kixx Launches New Global Campaign Film Generated by AI: “The World Without Lubricants”
Ready for the Future: ILSAC GF-7 Solutions from Chevron Oronite
TotalEnergies Lubrifiants continues with its decarbonization aims
ExxonMobil to produce re-refined base oils at Gravenchon Refinery
PETRONAS calls for urgent upgrade in lubricant standards across Asia

SKF expands lubrication management with strategic acquisition

September 2024 Issue

SKF expands lubrication management with strategic acquisition
EDL and Puraglobe partner for used oil re-refining plant
Chevron moves headquarters to Houston amid leadership changes
Idemitsu launches first plant-based racing engine oil
ExxonMobil introduces renewable diesel in Hong Kong

Navigating Maritime Decarbonisation: The Pivotal Role of Marine Lubricants

August 2024 Issue

Navigating maritime decarbonisation: The pivotal role of marine lubricants
Stellantis and TotalEnergies launch sustainable engine lubricant
Castrol unveils first low viscosity 0W-20 oil with triple OEM approval
TotalEnergies acquires Finnish lubricant re-refining specialist Tecoil

TotalEnergies launches OEM-approved premium lubricants from re-refined oils

July 2024 Issue

TotalEnergies launches OEM-approved premium lubricants from re-refined oils
U.S. DOT finalises fuel economy standards for 2027-2031 models
Castrol unveils new branding and product claims for synthetic oils
ENEOS pioneers low-carbon lubricant base oil production

Chevron Oronite to expand lubricant additive facility in China

June 2024 Issue

Chevron Oronite to expand lubricant additive facility in China
Lubrizol’s corrosion test for EVs wins prestigious award
Idemitsu invests USD114 million in HIF Global to develop eFuels
Lubrizol launches Lubrizol CV9660 for heavy-duty lubricants

Castrol Launches Sustainable Lubricants Program with Safety-Kleen

May 2024 Issue

Castrol launches sustainable lubricants program with Safety-Kleen
ExxonMobil to close chemical plant in Gravenchon, France
FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz forge strategic after-sales partnership
Tata Motors and Infineum set new standards in Indian lube market