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Stricter emissions regs in China's auto industry is driving up the cost of Palladium.

Chinese Government gives go-ahead for acquisition of Galp's Brazilian unit.

Large gas finds stir up fracking debate across the Pond.

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.

Sales of US and hybrid cars in the US hit record levels as the nation tops the clean energy spending table

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.

Foreign auto insurers are rushing to capitalise on China's relaxation of regulations.

Celanese gains approval for Najing ethanol plant

Mercedes has revealed its latest engine oil specs for cars and trucks as auto makers set higher targets.

Two new reports show growth in the global functional fluids and lubricating oils and greases markets to 2017

New chemical labelling regulations have been announced by the US Department of Labour.

The market for wind turbine lubes is set to continue its rapid growth according to Kline.

China's coal capital turns to alternative, green industries in an effort reduce dependency on single income source.

New EU emissions regulations could put major purchase deal on ice.

VW may be forced to recall vehicles fitted with its DSG gearbox following public pressure

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.

A marine fuel created using an innovative additive is undergoing tests and could be nearing commercial adoption.

A new centre to enhance Russian Oil industry sustainability and efficiency has been approved.

BP has agreed a multi-billion dollar out of court settlement for claims relating to the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

China bans airlines from entering EU's green levy on long-haul flights

Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio

Only ten automakers are forecast to produce almost the entire output of China's vehicle production by 2015

New regulations make make recalls and suspension more common for vehicles in China

Ford production plants will be subject to ambitious plans to reduce water and landfill.

CNOC has agreed significant compensation payments for last year's Bohai oil spill

Unprecedented checks re-assure US of Cuban rig's safety

Pollution on China's roads is increasing the death rates.

Volkswagen is to set tough new environmental targets for its production plants

Fossil fuels will remain the primary source of energy as demand grows through to 2040 according to a new report.

Environmental and safety groups are questioning the reality of Arctic drilling after fatal sinking of Russian rig.

Indian experts are urging ship owners to pay more attention to bunkered fuel quality to avoid engine damage and costs.

A subsea pipeline leak ends CNOOC's year on a down beat.

China's capital aims for highest vehicle emissions standards in 2012

Oil guarantees will repay billion dollar loans to two Latin American countries.

Individual managers face charges over China's worst oil spill

The trillionth dollar has been spent on clean energy according to a new report.

Chevron has voluntarily suspended its offshore drilling operations in Brazil

The API has given the go-ahead for the new PC-11 heavy-duty oil category.

Castrol is calling for clearer guidelines on marine lubrication for the polar region to reduce pollution.

National oil producers given freedom to set refined prices themselves.

Canadian officials in negotiation with China as US fails to confirm XL Pipeline route.

Standardisation of Interchange guidelines is set to ease the way for Group III lubes producers.

US oil industry leaves legislator in no doubt over oil warranty issue.

Discussions between the European Commission and UEIL has led to exemption for lubes additives.

A new report shows new European cars are more economical and cheaper to buy.

China is using forecasts of its massive shale gas reserves to attract domestic investment

CNOOC reports a new oil spill in the waters of Bohai Bay.

Two US trade bodies have announced name changes as their roles widen.

China reduces fuel prices for the first time this year to help reduce the country's inflation.

OPEC has reduced its demand forecasts for the rest of 2011 and 2012 as global economy weakens.

China's oil consumption is set for further growth in 2012, but at a slightly reduced rate.

Europe's lubricants industry association is lobbying European legislators to re-examine the EMCS wording.

New Zealand is facing a major ecological disaster as heavy oil leaks from a ship which ran aground.

European auto makers are seeking to unify EV charging standards.

Proposed state regulations to save wild birds could change drilling practices.

A Shanghai battery plant has been closed because of accusations of lead pollution leakage

The API has returned to normal licensing for all passenger car engine oils as VG test comes back on stream.

US FTC request for comments on Act could lead to Dexos attacks

Universal has passed a major milestone in its oil re-refining production

Questions remain over the Bohai oil spill as new leaks appear and private and state lawsuits are threatened.

The US has tightened fuel economy standards for cars and light-trucks and set new targets for heavy vehicles.

US oil industry subsidies should be abolished re-directed to clean energy research, says President Obama.

Levies on China's energy industries could be significant under new reforms

Guiyang is set to follow Beijing in restricting car sales in the city.

North China sea oil spill continues to seep and spread according to the SOA

The US DEP has announced emergency regulations relating to drilling in the Marcellus Shale fields.

Two major oil spills in China's Bohai Sea is followed by a CNOOC refinery explosion.

Overloading of trucks is causing havoc on China's roads, but tougher penalties are looming.

US-based Biojet has released 1bn gallons of bio-aviation fuel after ASTM approves aviation biofuels.

UEIL events in September and October are set to offer significant insights into metalwork and Euro lubes industries.

New committee to help PQIA to deliver organisation's mission.

Zhengzhou is planning to boost the use of biodiesel over the next five years using local oil waste.

BP World Energy Review shows energy consumption rebounding with China overtaking the US as the world's largest consumer.

ACEA is calling for the EU to carefully analyse the outcome of the Japanese trade scoping.

Venezuela has dismissed recent US oil sanctions by claiming other markets may be more important.

Two spills from separate Canadian lines have put a tar sands pipeline project in the spotlight.

A new recycling plant is already prevent significant damage from dumped waste oil in the Kingdom.

The biofuels market could supply almost one third of the transport industry's needs by 2050 according to IEA forecasts.

China, Beijing and the automotive manufacturers lay out their plans for combating and controlling emissions.

A new report shows growth potential for S.Asia in environment-friendly lubricants

A new report from US administrators alleges damning evidence of chemical contamination by onshore oil and gas drilling companies.

A positive report on oil contamination of fish countered by oyster communities in the gulf

A lack of reference fuel causes licensing approval issues for lubes producers with API

A new public information site to track the use of fracturing chemicals has been launched in the US as a Canadian company reveals a new LPG fracking gel.

The European Commission has published its White Paper on Tranport, setting goals for the EU to 2050.

US marine and other engine makers are calling on the EPA to keep low ethanol fuels available.

A potential multi-million dollar legal loophole appears to have been closed on false patent claims

New Hampshire can claim costs for MTBE-polluted private water supplies

The ASTM is hard at work creating a new test standard for Ethyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether.

ACEA is collaborating with Europe's leading commercial vehicle makers to develop a 'real-time' CO2 emissions calculator.

Halliburton has issued a strong rebuttal of the National Commission's cement testing in relation to the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

A coalition of associations and oil producers is challenging the Dexos standard under competition and trading practice regulations.

AdBlue diesel additive demand set to increase in China according to new Integer report

Top oil and gas executives believe new drilling regulations could significantly increase costs.

The European Union's Court of Justice upheld an earlier ruling to restrict the use of fuel MMT.

The first deepwater drilling permit is issued since the BP Gulf spill.

The ESDA has launched a Biobased Product label.

The US EPA has endorsed an increase in ethanol in passenger car fuels.

Canada is investing millions of dollars in oil seed crop research including camelina, which has favourable reports for jet fuel.

ExxonMobil believes that strong partnerships and innovative technology and practice are the way forward to meet environmental pressures.

BP has placed assets in Gulf royalties to support the new Deepwater Horizon Trust as one Senator believes an end to the drilling moratorium may be in sight.

Report from Russia and Ukraine suggests more attention should be paid to MTBE and ETBE factor co-efficients in gasoline pricing.

BP releases own investigation and finds a number of factors caused the Gulf of Mexico explosion and oil spill

BP appears to have successfully capped the leaking Horizon Deepwater well, although the move is temporary until relief wells can be completed.

Recent rulings by Pennsylvania's DEP has lead to open debate and revelations about "fracking" additives.

An International Energy Agency report say the outlook for oil and natural gas markets remains uncertain in the mid-term.

A federal judge has overturned US the US President's moratorium on offshore drilling, while BP's costs exceed $2.3bn

Europe's auto manufacturing body has agreed a joint specification for electric vehicle connection points.

BP are seeking new options to stem the flow of oil from the Gulf of Mexico seabed after the Deepwater Horizon explosion last month.

Norway and Russia appear to have reached an amicable agreement over oil and gas exploration in the Barents Sea

Russian Prime Minister Putin pledges a clean up of post-Soviet fuel and lubricants waste in the Arctic

Transocean/BP's Deepwater Horizon explodes leaving a massive effort to rescue the US coastline from major pollution

The European Parliament has set new targets for light commercial vehicles (LCVs)