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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| Stricter emissions regs in China's auto industry is driving up the cost of Palladium. Read more... Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards |
| Chinese Government gives go-ahead for acquisition of Galp's Brazilian unit. Read more... |
| Large gas finds stir up fracking debate across the Pond. Read more... |
| The emissions catalyst market is set to benefit significantly as global passenger car sales continue to grow over the next five years say new reports. Read more... |
| Sales of US and hybrid cars in the US hit record levels as the nation tops the clean energy spending table Read more... |
| Argentina surprised the oil and finance world by 'nationalising' YPF, scuppering a potential Sinopec deal and is now looking to Brazil's Petrobras for production investment Read more... Tags: Brazil, Chevron, China, ConocoPhillips, Environment, regulatory and standards, Repsol, S America, Sinopec, Total |
| China's largest aero fuel company is looking for new short-term supplies after a recent diesel price hike, but forecasts are for a boom in biofuels by 2020. Read more... |
| Foreign auto insurers are rushing to capitalise on China's relaxation of regulations. Read more... Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Europe, North America |
| Celanese gains approval for Najing ethanol plant Read more... Tags: additives, bio fuels, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards |
| ConocoPhilips and CNOOC have reached agreement with fishermen for spill compensation as CNOOC announces a new Bohai oil find Read more... |
| Two new reports show growth in the global functional fluids and lubricating oils and greases markets to 2017 Read more... |
| New chemical labelling regulations have been announced by the US Department of Labour. Read more... |
| The market for wind turbine lubes is set to continue its rapid growth according to Kline. Read more... |
| China's coal capital turns to alternative, green industries in an effort reduce dependency on single income source. Read more... |
| Rise in crude costs forces government action to hike prices for gasoline and diesel. Read more... |
| New EU emissions regulations could put major purchase deal on ice. Read more... Tags: Aviation, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Europe |
| VW may be forced to recall vehicles fitted with its DSG gearbox following public pressure Read more... |
| The European market for biolubes is set expand over the next five years, providing short-term economic worries can be overcome according to a new report. Read more... |
| A marine fuel created using an innovative additive is undergoing tests and could be nearing commercial adoption. Read more... |
| A new centre to enhance Russian Oil industry sustainability and efficiency has been approved. Read more... |
| BP has agreed a multi-billion dollar out of court settlement for claims relating to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Read more... |
| China bans airlines from entering EU's green levy on long-haul flights Read more... Tags: Aviation, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Europe |
| Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio Read more... Tags: automotive industry, China, electric vehicles, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards |
| Only ten automakers are forecast to produce almost the entire output of China's vehicle production by 2015 Read more... |
| New regulations make make recalls and suspension more common for vehicles in China Read more... Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards |
| 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... |
