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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

JASO GLV-2: New engine oil standard to be published this month

April 2024 Issue

JASO GLV-2: New engine oil standard to be published in March
ALIA unveils plans for Product Carbon Footprint label
Lubrizol boosts APAC team, eyes regional growth
Group III RRBO capacity will double within the next 12 years

Chevron Lummus commissions world's largest hydroprocessing white oil unit in China

March 2024 Issue

Chevron Lummus commissions world’s largest hydroprocessing white oil unit in China
Novvi successfully exits Chapter 11 restructuring
Vitol acquiring 35% of Italian energy firm Saras
Chevron Phillips Chemical announces CEO transition

February 2024 Issue

Valvoline introduces revolutionary "Restore & Protect" motor oil
Brown named ExxonMobil’s new VP of Global Basestocks and Waxes
KRAHN Chemie expands BYK Additives distribution to Denmark
CEP to spearhead major expansion of LWART Brazil’s re-refinery

Novvi LLC embarks on strategic restructuring with Chapter 11 filing

January 2024 Issue

Novvi LLC embarks on strategic restructuring with Chapter 11 filing
Shell shortlists potential buyers for Singapore refinery
NewMarket Corp., Afton’s parent, acquires AMPAC for USD700 million
NUS launches world’s first tropical climate data centre testbed

ExxonMobil debuts cooling fluids for enhanced data centre efficiency

December 2023 Issue

ExxonMobil debuts cooling fluids for enhanced data centre efficiency
Development testing of electric powertrain cooling systems & fluids
RRBO trends: A sustainable shift in lubricant formulations
ExxonMobil enhances AP base stock capacity with EHC™ 120 launch

Intertek Webinar: Beyond CEC Fuels Testing

November 2023 Issue

Webinar: Beyond CEC Fuels Testing
Idemitsu partners with Luberef for Group III base oil supply
ExxonMobil debuts cooling fluids for enhanced data centre efficiency
IEA foresees significant energy shifts within this decade

Global and local firms eye acquisition of Songwon Industrial

October 2023 Issue

Global and local firms eye acquisition of Songwon Industrial
BP CEO Bernard Looney resigns amidst allegations
Revolutionary Trade Finance: Multi-Bank Portal for the Energy and Chemical Additive Industry
BMW CEO questions Europe’s electric vehicle strategy

TotalEnergies last-generation EV Fluids validated under real-life conditions

September 2023 Issue

TotalEnergies last-generation EV Fluids validated under real-life conditions
ASTM Committee D15 proposes new standards for EV coolants
Process Oils acquires MOGoil, boosting global base oil distribution
Chevron appoints ICONIC as its base oil distributor in Brazil

Chevron starts U.S. production of NEXBASE 3043 Group III base oil

August 2023 Issue

Chevron starts U.S. production of NEXBASE 3043 Group III base oil
EPA announces framework to address new PFAS
Infineum publishes its third sustainability report
Castrol launches engine oil performance standard for hybrid vehicles