Environment & Regulatory Watch
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at our articles on the latest environmental and lubes industry regulations news which we have selected as most relevant to the OATS audience. New articles will be added every week.
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| Ford production plants will be subject to ambitious plans to reduce water and landfill. Read more... |
| China's largest car rental company turns to North America to raise capital. Read more... |
| CNOC has agreed significant compensation payments for last year's Bohai oil spill Read more... Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards |
| Unprecedented checks re-assure US of Cuban rig's safety Read more... |
| Pollution on China's roads is increasing the death rates. Read more... |
| Volkswagen is to set tough new environmental targets for its production plants Read more... |
| Fossil fuels will remain the primary source of energy as demand grows through to 2040 according to a new report. Read more... |
| Environmental and safety groups are questioning the reality of Arctic drilling after fatal sinking of Russian rig. Read more... |
| Indian experts are urging ship owners to pay more attention to bunkered fuel quality to avoid engine damage and costs. Read more... |
| A subsea pipeline leak ends CNOOC's year on a down beat. Read more... |
| China is to impose anti-dumping tax on US-made vehicles. Read more... |
| China's capital aims for highest vehicle emissions standards in 2012 Read more... |
| Oil guarantees will repay billion dollar loans to two Latin American countries. Read more... |
| Individual managers face charges over China's worst oil spill Read more... |
| The trillionth dollar has been spent on clean energy according to a new report. Read more... |
| Chevron has voluntarily suspended its offshore drilling operations in Brazil Read more... |
| Castrol is calling for clearer guidelines on marine lubrication for the polar region to reduce pollution. Read more... |
| National oil producers given freedom to set refined prices themselves. Read more... |
| Canadian officials in negotiation with China as US fails to confirm XL Pipeline route. Read more... |
| Latest report claims South China Sea leak was due to inadequate operating procedures. Read more... |
| Standardisation of Interchange guidelines is set to ease the way for Group III lubes producers. Read more... |
| US oil industry leaves legislator in no doubt over oil warranty issue. Read more... Tags: API, automotive industry, Dexos, Environment and Regulatory watch, General Motors, ILMA, N America |
| Discussions between the European Commission and UEIL has led to exemption for lubes additives. Read more... |
| A new report shows new European cars are more economical and cheaper to buy. Read more... |
| The Chinese government toughens auto subsidies to further reduce emissions. Read more... |
| China is using forecasts of its massive shale gas reserves to attract domestic investment Read more... |
| CNOOC reports a new oil spill in the waters of Bohai Bay. Read more... |
| Two US trade bodies have announced name changes as their roles widen. Read more... |
| China reduces fuel prices for the first time this year to help reduce the country's inflation. Read more... Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, PetroChina, Sinopec |
| China's oil consumption is set for further growth in 2012, but at a slightly reduced rate. Read more... |
| Europe's lubricants industry association is lobbying European legislators to re-examine the EMCS wording. Read more... |
| New Zealand is facing a major ecological disaster as heavy oil leaks from a ship which ran aground. Read more... |
| Neste tankers were amongst this years' shipping traffic through the increasingly accessible Northeast Passage. Read more... |
| European auto makers are seeking to unify EV charging standards. Read more... Tags: ACEA, automotive industry, electric vehicles, Environment and Regulatory watch, Europe, Nissan |
| Proposed state regulations to save wild birds could change drilling practices. Read more... |
| A Shanghai battery plant has been closed because of accusations of lead pollution leakage Read more... |
| The API has returned to normal licensing for all passenger car engine oils as VG test comes back on stream. Read more... |
| A new report reinforces the link between high-grade lubes and vehicle engine wear Read more... |
| Asia's major oil pipeline conference announces key speakers as the event is held in Beijing for the third consecutive year. Read more... |
| China now second largest car market as vehicle ownership soars Read more... |
| US FTC request for comments on Act could lead to Dexos attacks Read more... |
| Universal has passed a major milestone in its oil re-refining production Read more... |
| The US has tightened fuel economy standards for cars and light-trucks and set new targets for heavy vehicles. Read more... |
| Questions remain over the Bohai oil spill as new leaks appear and private and state lawsuits are threatened. Read more... Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards |
| US oil industry subsidies should be abolished re-directed to clean energy research, says President Obama. Read more... |
| Levies on China's energy industries could be significant under new reforms Read more... |
| CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant. Read more... |
| Guiyang is set to follow Beijing in restricting car sales in the city. Read more... Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards |
| North China sea oil spill continues to seep and spread according to the SOA Read more... Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards |
| The US DEP has announced emergency regulations relating to drilling in the Marcellus Shale fields. Read more... |
