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Petron Malaysia has quit the lubes business to focus on fuel and gas

New lubricants will be needed for new types of fuel

A Shell distribution deal and oil block auctions could help revitalise the country's lubes and energy exploration sectors.

Shell Lubricants has launched a new mobile application with a little help from OATS data

New centre aimed at maximising investment in booming auto market

The complexity of Lubes marketing was brought into sharp relief at the recent London ICIS Conference.

Fuchs Petrolub AG set record earnings in 2012, with further ambitious targets for 2013.

New research could provide key indicators for auto lubes demand in Russia to 2017.

Gulf Oil seals the deal for Houghton International

Ultrasound technology could offer a non-invasive method of measuring piston/lube interaction to improve fuel efficiency.

A generally positive outlook for 2013 for the global economy and the oil and lubricants sectors, but the legislators are likely to be the key influencers.

SAE is now set to add its 16 Grade to the SAE J300 schedule after it received final vote approval.

A five year look back at China's growth and some five year predictions from OATS' Chairman, Sebastian Crawshaw as 2013 begins.

ECL has announced the formation of a new subsidiary in Germany.

A tender process over the next few months will herald a new Shell blending plant in Indonesia.

Indonesian oil producer to split shipping and lubes, while taking lubes into European markets.

SK Lubricants is looking to boost its cash reserves in one of South Korea's largest share sales.

A new lubes report for China to 2015 shows positive news for the nation's lubes industry.

Miller Oils opens an new R&D Centre as GB Oils seals Tincknell takeover.

Gulf Oil is leading the bids for Houghton International.

Malaysian lubes supplier to provide non-motor oil products to Perodua

Chevron has revealed a new hydraulic pump lubes range

An online market for trading in used oil has been launched in the US with global aspirations

Nigerian oil producer Conoil is planning a major investment aimed at stimulating domestic lubes sales.

Japanese oil producer continues its recovery with news of a lubes operation in Vietnam.

Positive signs of growth from the US; a way to go yet in Europe and standards initiatives could be a force for positive change in the auto lubes industry.

After less than two full years on the shelves, the replacement for the GF-5 specification is already on the way.

Coconuts could be the latest alternative to petrochemical lubes, according to Indian researchers.

Chevron has consolidated its gas engine oils under a single brand

Castrol has launched a new biolube range for the industrial sector.

Gambia has signed a join-US deal for oil exploration whilst Tanzania is set to open its first lubes plant.

Shell technologists are calling on the lubes industry to think differently when it comes to commercial vehicle specs

Mercedes has announced new, tougher service-fill lubes specifications

Global refining is set for turbulent times, not helped by oil producers apparently losing interest in lubes, according to analysts.

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

News Chevron lube of medium and heavy-duty natural gas vehicles.

The latest US quick lube and lubes plus rankings reveal a fall in outlets and revenues, but a new Vegas-based franchise may add some dash to a dull market.

Massive new blending and grease production plant in UAE uses the latest technology.

Oronite announces its new additive package for heavy-duty truck lubes.

Two new reports show significant growth in global oil consumption and specific US demand for synthetic lubes and functional fluids.

John Sargeant and Stuart Speding of RPS Energy examine the real implications of ExxonMobil's marketing re-structure on the wider lubes industry

RPS' John Sargeant and Stuart Speding look at measuring marketing effectiveness in the lubricants industry.

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

Two new agreements are set to boost lube storage operations in Oman and China

ExxonMobil is set to consolidate it fuels and lubes marketing divisions

ENOC has produced a 'first in kind' synthetic engine oil for the Middle East and African region

The latest report from Kline puts Shell top of the table of lubricant producers for the fifth consecutive year and cautions on Asia optimism.

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

Plama refinery set to become leading producer in the country.

New research shows solidified lubricants do not change to liquid.

Sonangol is taking steps to return to business as usual after factory fire.

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

Have the latest PMIs created a fog of indecision amongst the world's legislators as they look for a way out further economic crisis? What next for the lubricants market?

A cocktail of lubricants and engine additives provides a healthy diet for a Middle Eastern car mechanic.

A new report forecasts a significant rise in China's oil consumption over the next 10 years.

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

A Serbian lubes factory has seen significant growth after becoming a state-owned operation

Oil major adds to its global technology network with China Service Centre

Demand for lubricants is set to rise steadily through to 2015 according to a new report.

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

Japanese lubes specialist set to expand US blending and storage operation.

Nigeria's AMMASCO has launched a new range of high quality lubes for the domestic market.

A new base oil and chemical refinery are being planned by JX Nippon Oil and SK Innovation as part of a new JV.

Industrial and metalworking fluids are continuing their post-recession recovery, according to the latest Kline reports.

A New York based lubes producer has had its operations destroyed by a massive fire.

Gas-to-liquid technology could become the next trend for fuels and lubes according to Shell

Production at lubes plants now on-stream in Asian countries as part of a deal with UMW

A new synthetic lube has been launched by Exxon for helicopter rotor gear.

Nano technology is moving ahead in helping to reduce boundary friction.

Regulations will force OEMs to keep up with higher performing fluids

Bulgaria's Prista Oil uses OATS' new social media application to reach its target market

A massive blaze has destroyed the production of plant Australian independent TriTech.

Fuchs has opened a state-of-the-art R&D centre Australia as an Asian-Pacific base.

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

Lexus Lubrication Oil Ltd has gained API SN/GF-5 accreditation for its motor oil products.

Forecasts from Sinolub predict a steady rise in the growth of the Chinese lubes market over the next three years.

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

Growth in the Indian lubes market will be driven by the automotive sector but won't be "huge" according to Castrol India's COO.

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

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

A joint venture between Sinopec and Infineum is topping China's national lube production chart.

The Japanese environmental disaster, combined with a slowing global economy and short-term auto production slowdown, could still benefit the lubes industry.

One of Shell's largest ever infrastructure projects, the Pearl GTL Plant, is on the road to production

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

Amyris is turning to a joint venture to enter the industrial and auto lubes sector

Nigeria's Oando and Sweden's Univar are planning major plant upgrades to help supply.

Valvoline has launched a new brand of motor oil containing re-cycled lubes

A new local lubes brand has been launched in Ghana to fill majors name gap

China's industrial lube prices are set to rise, while US and Russian base oil production moves ahead.

Indonesia's Pertamina is set to invest in an Asian lubricants production plant

BP is looking for a buyer for it's historic Duckhams and Veedol brands.

ExxonMobil has launched its range of Mobil super lubes in the US.

Chevron is set to extend its largest wholly-owned refinery with a new Base Oil production facility.

Saudi-owned Takreer is set to expand is refining operations and open a diesel plant.

The ESDA has launched a Biobased Product label.

WD-40 is introducing a new industrial product range

Shell is testing new engine oil and nitrogen-enriched diesel products

Pricing agency has added US Group III Base oils to its assessment portfolio

The functional fluids market, including lubricants, is set to reach $18bn according to a new report.

ACEA has released its latest European oil sequences list.

Nigeria is losing billions of dollars as a result of trade in adulterated and fake lubricants.

Images showing the behaviour of silicone oil have won a presitigous international award

Spain's Repsol has signed a five year distribtuion deal with UMW.

GS Caltex and Samsung C&T are to join forces to push into China's rapidly growing lubes market.

China has announced the inclusion of coal-to-oil projects in its latest energy development plan.

Fuchs Q3 figures show strong growth through first nine months of 2010.

A recent meeting with overseas energy companies gives an insight into the South Korean lubes producers' challenges.

Engineering giant SKF has acquired US-based Lincoln Holdings to expand its lubricants systems business.

Gazprom Neft is expanding its auto and industrial lubricants production to take on Russian Asian market.

Lucas Oils is taking its motorcycle lubes brand to the Australian market

Georgia's oil distributor, Wissol, signs an exclusive deal with Total.

Fuchs' buoyant first half figures indicate increasing optimism in the European economy.

RPS Energy's Stuart Speding asks if lubricants producers are asking the wrong questions when it comes to supply chain, suggesting the debate should focus on the role of in-house manufacturing.

Kolkata-based Balmer Lawrie is investing in its auto lubricants business as it plans expansion

India's Tide Water Oil is looking to expand its lubes business through acquisition, while the state will retain its shareholding.

Shell signs a new distribution deal for its aviation lubes in the United Arab Emirates.

India's state-run BPCL are set to reveal friction technology which could have a major impact on the lubes industry.

New nanotechnology could help extend the life of exploration drill bits

Hinduja Group is planning a public sale of 30% of Saudi-based Petromin.

Total is planning a 25,000 metric tonne lubes production plant in Saudi Arabia due to be commissioned in 2012

EPPCO has signed an exclusive lubes supply deal with the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group.

ExxonMobil Chemical has launched a new metallocene-based polyalphaolefin which will ease pressure on high-viscosity synthetic production

The battle for the FIA leadership heats up ahead of election; Singapore nightmare and celebration for Renault in F1; Fiat launches its 500 rally car; it's all in the name, and lubricants that bring back memories.

The lastest GF-5 specs are drafted; passenger car oils will lead the lubricants recovery according to Kline; Nigeria's base oil import ban is a cause for debate and Chevron pulls out of India.

The power battle in Formula One continues to rumble on, although a candidate for FIA "transparency" may be on the horizon. Neste Oil get a celeb boost for their international rally and Shell takes half its rally car to India.

This month, BP appoint a new Chairman and sells its Greek fuels business; Fuchs go hunting for new acquisitions; Total suffer in the Middle East; and Taiwan CPC consider a new lubricants plant.

A new fuel test; new fluid technology for powertrains and plenty of innovation from Lubrizol are all part of the new mix this month.

As oil prices rose throughout June, there was drama caused by a 'rogue' speculator and an interesting exchange of views on mid-term oil investments between OPEC and IEA's former Deputy Executive.