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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.

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

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

Celanese gains approval for Najing ethanol plant

ConocoPhilips and CNOOC have reached agreement with fishermen for spill compensation as CNOOC announces a new Bohai oil find

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

Rise in crude costs forces government action to hike prices for gasoline and diesel.

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

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

Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio

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

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

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

Additives specialist offers Asian support through new China lab.

Zhejiang Province is set to benefit from massive domestic investment from China's major oil producers.

Shell Lubricants has joined Tsinghua University for new friction and surface research

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

National oil producers given freedom to set refined prices themselves.

Sinochem is turning to the Shanghai market to raise massive fund injection.

Scientists work on high performance fighter jet lubes and commercial biofuel testing.

Latest report claims South China Sea leak was due to inadequate operating procedures.

The Chinese government toughens auto subsidies to further reduce emissions.

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

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

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

China now second largest car market as vehicle ownership soars

A new report reinforces the link between high-grade lubes and vehicle engine wear

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

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

CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant.

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

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.

July 1 has been announced as the mandatory date for all gasoline vehicles to meet China IV emissions standards

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

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

Beijing is set to introduce a vehicle scrappage scheme in an effort to reduce pollution as JD Power predicts boom in China car sales

Gas negotiations are set for a positive outcome while oil pipeline prices are agreed.

A Vietnamese scientist has found a local mineral solution for recycling motorcycle lubes

Marine lubes need innovative performance lubes as costs and regulations change shipping use.

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

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

A new commercial lubricants guide is set to raise standards of lubes use across the sector.

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