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China's Diesel output and apparent oil demand up
30th April, 2013
China's diesel output rose 3.8% in March, with oil demand also increasing after a sluggish start to the year.
View from the Bridge - China, May 2013
28th April, 2013
China's latest drive for urbanisation could be good news for the OEM lubes sector and for 'cleaner' infrastructure development. But it could lead to a significant increase in local government debt.
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Billionaire sets up $300m China scholarship
23rd April, 2013
US Philanthropist and businessman invests heavily in foreign student's gaining a Chinese education
Chinese film remake is box office smash
23rd April, 2013
Hollywood pays attention as a Chinese remake grosses more than $100m in a matter of days.
Geely to use Lukoil for factory fill
23rd April, 2013
Chinese automaker turns to Russia for transmission oils
China poised to top US for oil imports
23rd April, 2013
The US could drop to second place in the world's oil import league as China's energy hunger continues to increase.
Ecuador to lease Amazon to Chinese oil cos
23rd April, 2013
Close to one third of the Amazonian rainforest could be leased for Chinese exploration
Oil prices plunge on slow China GDP growth
23rd April, 2013
OPEC and Brent prices take a hit on China's growth news.
Chinese urbanisation presents significant opportunities, says CAT
23rd April, 2013
Latest heavy infrastructure investment could offer help to OEMs.
Chinese golf prodigy big hit at US Masters
23rd April, 2013
Chinese golfer become youngest every to win amateur trophy at one of the world's highest profile golf events.
Sinopec to acquire $3bn of assets from parent company
23rd April, 2013
Oil major subsidiary to help offset refining losses as it follows global trend.
Two-wheeler lubes market growing in Asia, says Kline
23rd April, 2013
China sales slow to rise, but still accounts for significant sales of motorcycle oil.
Chery cuts multi-brand strategy
23rd April, 2013
Chinese car maker drops subsidiary brand strategy
FAW and GAC report heavy losses despite government contracts
23rd April, 2013
China's major automakers fail to beat off competition in 2012 to post heavy losses.
More changing of the guard in China
22nd April, 2013
CNPC and Development Bank bosses move into new roles
China contemplates ConocoPhillips' Kazakh stake
22nd April, 2013
China is eyeing a share of the US exploration giant's Kazakh oil interests
China Auto and Hertz form partnership
22nd April, 2013
Two of the world's largest vehicle rental companies are seeking an alliance
Chinese firm plans $200m EcoMotors engine development
22nd April, 2013
A new plant will produce the latest low-pollution eco-engine.
Ghosn delays China expansion plans
22nd April, 2013
Nissan boss moves the targets for growth after tensions.
India and China bid for stakes Mozambique's Rovuma
21st March, 2013
ONGC and Oil India have bid for a 20% stake in Mozambique's lucrative Rovuma oil & gas field, but China is also staking a claim
View from the Bridge - China April 2013
22nd March, 2013
As the new Chinese leadership is sworn in, CO2 emissions top the agenda for the regime's plans for the future.
VW recalls 384,000 cars in China
22nd March, 2013
Record numbers recalled after gearbox fault is identified.
You break it, you buy it, says Beijing court
22nd March, 2013
Latest judgement could have expensive impact on test driving a new car in China
Nut so good quality
22nd March, 2013
Another China food scandal - concrete nuts!
Chinese automakers are catching up
22nd March, 2013
Domestic car vehicle brands are gradually starting to make inroads into foreign brand's share of China market
FAW to spend big on R&D
22nd March, 2013
Chinese automaker to boost products output to keep up with market expansion
China may reform oil pricing mechanism
22nd March, 2013
State legislators examining possible pricing regs to smooth impact of global oil price fluctuations
Sinopec to buy $1.02 billion of Chesapeake assets
22nd March, 2013
Chinese major takes on US oil and gas properties
CNOOC to repair fields at home and abroad
22nd March, 2013
China major set to refurbish UK and China Sea resources.
China considers new policies to encourage EV purchasing
22nd March, 2013
Failure to stimulate sales leads to governmental rethink on electric and hybrid policies
VW increases China production as Europe demand weakens
22nd March, 2013
German automaker set to double production over next five years
Sky-high price for skyline place
22nd March, 2013
Chinese investors aim to buy iconic GM building in New York
China willing to join Exxon at Iraqi oilfield
22nd March, 2013
CNPC may form JV with Exxon to exploit Iraqi oil blocks.
China’s oil majors to announce falling profits, say analysts
22nd March, 2013
China's largest oil producers likely to be hit by combination of increased refining costs and fluctuating crude prices and show falling profits for 2012.
Shell to build lubes R&D centre in China
22nd March, 2013
New centre aimed at maximising investment in booming auto market
CNPC and Sinopec spend big on refinery upgrades
22nd March, 2013
Cleaner fuel is motivation for refurbishment of refineries by China oil majors
China set to become biggest luxury market by 2016
22nd March, 2013
Luxury vehicle sales will exceed US market within the next three years.
China car sales grow 20% in first 2 months
22nd March, 2013
SUVs and MPVs drive China car sales at start of 2013
Ferrari flies.
21st February, 2013
2012 is best-ever year for the luxury supercar marque.
South Sudan may have its own oil pipeline
19th February, 2013
An outbreak of peace between the two Sudanese nations could mean a major new South-North oil pipeline build to start within the year.
View From the Bridge - China March 2012
22nd February, 2013
The potential deal between CNPC and Rosneft will require careful balancing on both sides, but is the balance of influence in the energy sector shifting from West to East?
China vehicle sales and output explode in January
22nd February, 2013
New vehicle sales and production still buoyant despite expanding used-car market.
Not for all the tea in … England?
22nd February, 2013
English tea plantations turn the tables to export to their oldest tea trading partner
Home or away for New Year's Day?
22nd February, 2013
Many Chinese decide to celebrate New Year abroad.
CNPC-Rosneft in $30bn oil talks
22nd February, 2013
Cash-for-oil deal discussions underway between Chinese and Russian majors.
Penglai 19-3 to reopen after oil spills
22nd February, 2013
Bohai Bay field ready to operate again after major spill in 2011.
PetroChina to buy share in Conoco Australia
22nd February, 2013
Chinese oil major set to take a share in Australian exploration interests
CNOOC-Nexen deals wins U.S. approval
22nd February, 2013
The oil sands deal has overcome its final major hurdle on the way to completion
Chinese fuel prices may rise in February
21st February, 2013
Global crude prices may affect domestic adjustments for China's fuel.
Out with the new, in with the old
21st February, 2013
China's used car market overtakes new vehicle sales in 2012.
China Crude consumption rises, boosted by foreign supplies
21st February, 2013
China's crude oil consumption increased dramatically in 2012 thanks to surplus oil imports
Is Sinopec China's new Amazon?
20th February, 2013
Non-oil e-commerce and CRM yield serious returns for Chinese oil major.
Michelin invests heavily in China
20th February, 2013
French tyre-maker opens new plant in Liaoning Province.
Pang Da forecasts massive 2012 losses
20th February, 2013
Chinese automaker likely to be hit by more than 600m Yuan losses after being hit be Japanese boycott.
China’s petrochemical output up in 2012
20th February, 2013
Output up but profits fall as China's petrochemical industry affected by economic cool-down.
China sets timetable for new fuel standards
20th February, 2013
Anti-pollution legislation is set a four year schedule
More private enterprises enter China's oil industry
20th February, 2013
Private sector companies set their sights on oil and gas exploration.
Venezuela seeks $6bn in loans
20th February, 2013
Latin American nation is looking to fill a dollar gap with cash for oil deals with China and Chevron and
Confused picture over Iranian sanctions
5th February, 2013
US Iranian sanctions are apparently having an impact on the country, but some exemptions are easing the energy situation.
View from the Bridge - China Bulletin, February 2013
28th January, 2013
Beijing's smog problem is reaching dangerous levels, but should the government be looking to the automotive and oil industries to solve the problem?
Myanmar pipeline to be completed by May
23rd January, 2013
Next piece of Beijing's energy plan forecast to be in place by Spring
A drive through-history
23rd January, 2013
Chinese mllionaire opens car collection as museum.
Smog in the city
23rd January, 2013
Beijing pollution major concern as it reaches record levels
Porsche to build $2.2m supercar for China
23rd January, 2013
Luxury car-maker to build supercar exclusively for Chinese super-rich.
CNPC misses targets despite increased output
23rd January, 2013
CNPC's 2012 figures show a rise in output but the company still missed its annual oil and gas targets.
Silicon service
23rd January, 2013
Robots bring service with a smile to diners
Chinese car exports top 1m
23rd January, 2013
Exports booming as China's car majors look abroad for business.
Japanese carmakers return to normal output in China
23rd January, 2013
Major car manufacturers see production levels improve after being hit by protests.
China’s crude imports may rise by 5% in 2013
23rd January, 2013
Dependence on overseas oil continues to increase even as domestic output increases.
US renews China-Iran exemption as imports soar
23rd January, 2013
Latest regulatory decision means China continues imports from Middle East nation.
Scrappage payments increased
23rd January, 2013
Chinese authorities extend 'cash-for-clunkers' scheme to help in battle against polution
Sino-Russian pipeline delivers 30m tonnes in two years
23rd January, 2013
Record level of service from massive pipeline, with more to come over the next 20 years
Daqing produces 40m tonnes of crude in 2012
23rd January, 2013
Oilfield continues high output for domestic oil and gas
China world’s largest automarket in 2012
23rd January, 2013
China overtakes Europe as it tops the passenger vehicle sales table
Auto sales could top 20m in 2013
23rd January, 2013
China's car parc could be significantly boosted again this year as vehicle sales continue to climb
Chevron and CNOOC to share production contracts
23rd January, 2013
Chevron to explore Pearl River Basin with Chinese counterpart
Investment programs revealed by Phillips and Chevron
7th January, 2013
Phillips 66 and Chevron plan 2013 capital budgets worth around $40bn, with Phillips 66 also announcing creation of an MLP.
View From the Bridge - Bulletin 144, January 2013
7th January, 2013
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.
PetroChina to buy JV stake in Encana for $2.2bn
30th December, 2012
China major takes another bite out of Canada's oil patch.
View from the Bridge - China January 2013
4th January, 2013
A five year look back at China's growth and some five year predictions from OATS' Chairman, Sebastian Crawshaw as 2013 begins.
Our house, in the middle of the street
28th December, 2012
Resilient home owners expect cash 'on the nail' to move out of the way of progress
China completes high-speed train line
28th December, 2012
New 2,300km national rail link increases 'harmony' between Chinese cities
Chinese company to maintain Iran imports
28th December, 2012
Major Chinese supplier to maintain links with Iran despite sanctions
CNOOC-Nexen deal far from done
28th December, 2012
Canada's largest shale oil deal still has a long way to go before completion, despite government approval.
China may open crude futures to foreign investors
28th December, 2012
Pressure for new regulation to open crude markets to overseas investors
Wanxiang to acquire A123 systems
24th December, 2012
Chinese group beats US Johnson to bankrupt battery-maker's assets at auction.
Chinese majors invest heavily in LNG
24th December, 2012
LNG stations are springing up across China, helped by oil majors' investment, as PetroChina buys into Australia's largest project.
Chinese majors lose out in domestic shale auction
24th December, 2012
China's major oil producers have had little success in a recent domestic auction for exploration blocks.
Chinese oil demand to grow by 3.4% in 2013
24th December, 2012
Forecast shows modest growth in world's fastest growing oil consumer's demand.
Moving mountains
24th December, 2012
New development zone requires 700 mountains to be 'flattened'
Ford-Mazda split spins new partnerships
24th December, 2012
One joint venture ends but another begins for Sino-US carmakers
BMW hits 1m sales as others boom in China
24th December, 2012
German automakers' sales reach new milestone with forecasts for similar figures over the next three years.
New LPG tax rules worrying
24th December, 2012
China's new tax regulations could threaten the domestic LPG market.
Robot workers take over as labour costs rise
24th December, 2012
Robots forecast to become the core manufacturing resource in China's automotive industry.
Japanese car sales may be over the worst after sales languish
24th December, 2012
Japanese car sales are forecast to rally in China as cross-border tensions ease.
GM to invest $1bn in China plant
24th December, 2012
Western car maker looks to South West China for latest production centres
Yokohoma China’s top tyre
24th December, 2012
Yokohama heads satisfaction table of tyre manufacturers despite Japan tensions
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 143, December 2012
17th December, 2012
The world's two biggest economies continue to drive the global money-go-round as Europe battles with its own financial issues. Meanwhile OEMs update their data and mobile technology advances.
Nexen deals gets the green light
8th December, 2012
Canada has give go-ahead tothe CNOOC-Nexen deal, but claims it will be the last foreign energy takeover
View from the Bridge - China November 2012
26th November, 2012
OATS discusses the potential impact of China's new leadership on the nation and the lubricants industry.
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Total sells Nigerian oil stake to Sinopec
26th November, 2012
French major sells stake in African oilfield to Chinese.
China’s new leaders revealed
26th November, 2012
China appoints its new Chief and Standing Committee.
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The ultimate finishing school
26th November, 2012
Revealed: China's most exclusive and expensive business school with an impressive list of alumni
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Chinese museum to rival MOMA?
26th November, 2012
New art gallery could rival the best in the world.
PetroChina Q3 net profits fall 33%
21st November, 2012
Company blames domestic tariffs and gas import losses
China to become main buyer of Iraqi oil by 2030
21st November, 2012
China looks to Middle East nation to boost energy imports
Jaguar Land Rover Chery JV receives NDRC approval
21st November, 2012
Major Sino-European automotive venture is given government approval
Chinese companies push EVs, but is the market ready?
21st November, 2012
China's desire to encourage the use of Electric Vehicles may be too early for an unwilling market.
Construction stops at Zhenhai plant
21st November, 2012
People power halts Sinopec plans for new chemical facility
China and Sudan agree to increase oil production
21st November, 2012
Co-operation agreement will help energy output and boost national income.
China's light vehicle sales pick up in Ocotber
21st November, 2012
Increased sales leave overseas competitors in the wake of domestic producers.
Tough times ahead for Chinese automakers
21st November, 2012
Nation's car manufacturers face internal and overseas challenges.
CNPC begins oil production in Afghanistan
21st November, 2012
Chinese oil major starts drilling in troubled nation's northern provinces.
BG Group sells $2bn LNG stake to CNOOC
21st November, 2012
Major Australian sell-off by UK-based energy group to Chinese state-owned producer.
Chery and Guangzhou Auto form partnership
21st November, 2012
Automakers form strategic alliance in Chinese industry first
China oil and gas production to rise significantly
21st November, 2012
Thew latest forecasts show China's oil and gas output will continue to rise exponentially until 2013
Sino-Kazakh pipeline could be at capacity within 2 years
21st November, 2012
Forecasts show new pipeline could be operating at full speed by 2014
Afghanistan shortlist
15th November, 2012
Middle East bidders on shortlist for new Afghanistan exploration project
Group II alternatives filling Group 1 gap - Kline
15th November, 2012
The latest Kline report shows base oil producers are finding new options from Group II stock to fill the declining Group I gap
Climate change? Blame it on the Romans!
8th November, 2012
Man-made climate change may have started in Roman times according to a new study.
View from the Bridge - China October 2012
25th October, 2012
Up or down? OATS' Chairman Sebastian Crawshaw examines the mixed messages emerging from China's economic numbers and their analysts.
VW may build another plant in China,
25th October, 2012
VW is planning a possible 14th car plant in China
Sino-Israeli start-up aims at China market
25th October, 2012
New car brand looks aims at already crowded auto market.
China shores up oil loans in South America
25th October, 2012
Latin America increases cash-for-oil trade with China's Development Bank.
Sinopec flexes its energy muscle
25th October, 2012
Sinopec moves into coal and gas
Saab to build electric cars in 2014
25th October, 2012
Saab brand re-vitalised with new electric vehicle production.
Chinese carmakers cutting corners to success
25th October, 2012
Chinese manufacturer's cut the frills to deliver 'good-enough' products
China strengthens recall system
25th October, 2012
New regulations to curb sale of defective vehicles
Mitsubishi and Guangzhou Auto form JV
25th October, 2012
SUV joint venture announced despite tensions over Japanese producers
Chinese firm takes record stake in German truck maker
25th October, 2012
Shandong subsidiary takes on forklift maker.
CNPC starts work on $19.9bn gas pipeline
25th October, 2012
West East pipeline adds to China's Asian gas imports
China report shows boost for lubes industry
25th October, 2012
A new lubes report for China to 2015 shows positive news for the nation's lubes industry.
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1,000 empty supermarkets
25th October, 2012
Virtual shopping is new craze as supermarkets try to catch up with online trend
Billionaire gives back to the community
25th October, 2012
Philanthropist replaces cars for owners after anti-Japan protests
CNOOC breaks ground on Yantai storage hub
19th October, 2012
CNOOC rivals Sinopec as it builds new storage facility
Competitor sales rise as Japanese auto sales plummet in China
19th October, 2012
Demonstrations and national tension has caused problems for Japanese car makers in China as their competitors take advantage.
China delivers first supertanker to Iran
19th October, 2012
First of twelve VLCCs arrives in Middle East.
Nexen bid clears hurdle
10th October, 2012
CNOOC's bid for Canada's Nexen has cleared a major legal hurdle on the way to completion.
Niger fuel prices to be cut
9th October, 2012
African state will see significant price drop as China reduces loan rate.
View from the Bridge - China October 2012
25th September, 2012
China's oil majors face profits squeeze and increasing competition at home while looking to develop expansion abroad.
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China's auto stockpiles fall
25th September, 2012
Summer production slow-down reduces dealer glut.
China may spend $373bn for energy savings
25th September, 2012
China is planning to reduce emissions with a massive spend on conservation projects.
NDRC approves Ford-Mazda split
25th September, 2012
Joint venture between US and Japanese car makers is positive for Ford.
Next stop, Rio!
25th September, 2012
A round the world rickshaw rider is taking on an Olympic-sized challenge.
High on the HOG?
25th September, 2012
Some of the world's wealthiest motorcyclists have formed a coffee club. Hardly Hell's Angels, then?
Troubled waters?
25th September, 2012
The mighty Yangtze River has turned a worrying colour for no obvious reason.
Ford to launch Lincoln in China
25th September, 2012
Ford is set to sell its luxury brand in China within two years.
Geely eyes export markets, introduces new models
24th September, 2012
Carmaker Geely is looking to capitalise on First Half export sales growth.
Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum considers IPO
24th September, 2012
Shale oil and gas producer reveals ambitious plans for the future.
US files trade complaint against Chinese auto parts exports
24th September, 2012
President Obama takes a hardline stance on alleged Chinese car part subsidies.
Mixed messages from China's energy industry
24th September, 2012
Shell sees mixed messages in China's official fuel and lubes growth figures against its own receding sales numbers.
Japanese automakers suffer in China
24th September, 2012
Anti-Japanese protests damage production at major car plants across China.
Chery recalls asbestos cars in six countries
24th September, 2012
Car maker is forced to recal thousands of vehicles in South America, Asia and Australia.
Shenhua's coal-to-liquid oil products hit the market
24th September, 2012
Chinese company to start business from its megaton energy facility as it eyes Mongolian expansion
Sinochem wins government approval for $4.6bn refinery
24th September, 2012
Authorities give go-ahead for large refinery in Quanzhou
GS Caltex establishes Chinese unit
24th September, 2012
Korean company to expand China presence
CNOOC puts 26 offshore blocks up for tender
24th September, 2012
State-owned oil giant is looking to international bidders for exploration blocks
Heavy losses push Chinese refiners overseas
24th September, 2012
Sinopec and PetroChina look for overseas acquisition to offset losses
Sinopec tops China's enterprise list for the 8th year
24th September, 2012
Sinopec is China's highest earning business again in 2011 with $402bn revenues
Easy loans to spur vehicle sales
27th August, 2012
China's car sales may receive a boost as many younger buyers turn to loans and credit financing
View from the Bridge - China September 2012
25th August, 2012
The Olympics, overseas investment and a potential domestic crisis are the key points of this month's article.
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BMW to unveil new car brand
24th August, 2012
A Chinese-specific brand is set for launch by German automaker, BMW
BYD batteries not to blame for EV fatalities
24th August, 2012
Taxi crash deaths not caused by battery fire, says investigators.
IKEA's big Chinese slumber party
24th August, 2012
China's urban population goes shopping...and then goes to IKEA for rest and recouperation!
China's Olympic gold rush
24th August, 2012
An abundant crop of medals as China's athletes triumph at the 2012 Olympics
Shell to invest $1bn in China shale
24th August, 2012
Shell looks to exploit nation's massive shale gas resources
Rooftop gardens flourish in Hong Kong
24th August, 2012
With space at a premium, horticulture in China is looking up.
Sinopec considers clean energy project in Texas
24th August, 2012
China oil major looks to $1bn clean energy investment
China to survey the Moon's surface
24th August, 2012
Plans announced for country's first moon probe
China's H1 crude growth far outpaced by natural gas fields
24th August, 2012
Gas production up as China's oil fields fail to deliver.
CNOOC profits crash despite new oil finds
24th August, 2012
Chinese oil major suffers the after-effects of last year's oil spill despite recent positive exploration news.
Typhoon causes minor oil spill
24th August, 2012
China's 13th storm causes ship spill.
Boeing to refine Chinese “gutter oil” into biofuel
24th August, 2012
Aircraft maker innovates with China's used cooking oil.
Exxon increases marine supply as CAO shelves avgas plans
22nd August, 2012
ExxonMobil is set to expand its marine supply operations in Shanghai, while CAO has shelved plans to build avgas storage in Malaysia.
China Base Oil Summit to be held September
22nd August, 2012
Country's largest annual oil and lubes conference to be hosted by Chengdu
Shell starts work on $100m lubes plant in Tianjin
22nd August, 2012
New plant will strengthen operational activities in China.
China's oil demand drops for the first time in three years
22nd August, 2012
Sharp drop in oil demand reflects slowdown in Chinese economy.
Wanxiang's US battery investment raises IP issues
22nd August, 2012
China's Wanxiang's planned investment in a US battery maker is good news for A123 Systems, but causes unease over IP.
CNPC and CNOOC strengthen foreign ties
22nd August, 2012
China majors increase investment in drilling rights overseas.
China forecasts auto growth, but stockpiles continue to rise
22nd August, 2012
The Second Half of 2012 is set for growth in China's auto market, but dealer inventories continue to expand.
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 139 (Aug 2012)
13th August, 2012
The London Olympics brings some short-term cheer to continued economic gloom as the oil majors show depressed Q2 results. Technology could prove to be the salvation.
CNOOC bid for Nexen lights political fire
16th August, 2012
CNOOC announced a massive bid for Canada's Nexen, which has led to a political backlash across North America
Automotive lube quality in China
24th July, 2012
OATS' Diana Shen's presentation to the 6th Annual ICIS Asian Base Oils & Lubricants conference asks if China's vehicle owners are using the right lubes.
CNPC in talks to with Ecuador over $12.5bn refinery
24th July, 2012
China oil major looks to take on Pacifico operation.
View from the Bridge - China August 2012
24th July, 2012
Floods and the five-year plan; EV sales and China's stockpiling strategy
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Singapore and China exempt from Iran sanctions
24th July, 2012
US sanctions do not apply after significant reduction in oil purchases
Suncor seeks Chinese investors for oil sands projects
24th July, 2012
Canadian firm courting Chinese suitors to ease cost pressure
Iconic car marques see sales boom in H1
24th July, 2012
Luxury car sales boost JLR's first half figures to add to good news over production.
Base oil quality improves at Sinopec
24th July, 2012
Group II and III output boosted to meet demand for higher quality lubes.
China's luxury spending slows
22nd July, 2012
The big-spending, high-roller luxury boom is feeling the effect of government cutbacks.
China releases latest 5-year plan
22nd July, 2012
New strategy outlined to protect energy and environment for world's fastest growing energy consumer.
CNOOC seeks foreign firms for offshore projects
22nd July, 2012
China oil giant is on the hunt for JVs to operate South China Sea oilfield blocks.
CNPC gains approval for LNG storage facility in Hainan
22nd July, 2012
China oil major set to develop major island shipping and storage operation
Chinese carmakers step up efforts overseas
22nd July, 2012
Geely and Chery boost overseas output in developing countries.
CNPC oil equity output booms in H1
21st July, 2012
PetroChina's parent company reports healthy growth in overseas output.
China invests $20bn in Iraqi oilfields
21st July, 2012
China's oil majors have committed to a significant drilling programme in two northern Iraqi oilfields.
Sinochem plans to expand reserve storage after delays
21st July, 2012
After overcoming serious delays, Sinochem is set to boost China's petroluem reserve storage
Schlumberger acquires minority stake in Antonoil
21st July, 2012
Energy service provider buys into oilfield services company to strengthen China links
China's automakers face serious consolidation
21st July, 2012
More than half of China's car brands may disappear within five years according to analysts
iScream, uScream, we all scream for... iPhone?
21st July, 2012
I-phone ice-cream is the latest craze in China. But is it apple flavoured?
Fiat JV relaunches auto output in China
21st July, 2012
Third time lucky hope for Fiat production in the world's largest auto market.
China space mission a success
21st July, 2012
China's first female astronaut makes successful space flight
China sets target of 5m green vehicles on the road by 2020
21st July, 2012
Ambitious plans for EVs set by national government.
Guangzhou now 4th Chinese city to cap car sales
21st July, 2012
Further pollution regulations as South China city clamps down on vehicles
US files against China auto tariffs as ACEA concerned about S Korea
10th July, 2012
The US has filed a complaint against China's level import tariffs, while the EC thinks the S Korea agreement may be one-way traffic.
Grease output hits record levels
9th July, 2012
Global grease production was at record levels with China leading the way according to the NLGI.
Great Wall commits an extra 5 billion yuan to R&D
27th June, 2012
Chinese automaker pushes for greater product innovation
Vew from the Bridge - China July 2012
26th June, 2012
As China's economy slows and global oil prices drop, there's new stimulus in the world economy. Meanwhile, China's oil majors cut back on overseas investments and China's auto industry continues to boom.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Beauty and the Beemer
25th June, 2012
Chinese become hopelessly romantic over luxury cars.
The Great Wall gets greater
25th June, 2012
The Great Wall of China is longer than first believed.
China slows overseas energy acquisitions
25th June, 2012
Chinese majors are reining back on their unconventional oil and gas acquisitions overseas.
Swedish carmaker Saab may rise from the ashes
25th June, 2012
Saab may yet survive with Chinese help, but as an EV manufacturer.
China looks to sell crude futures by year end
25th June, 2012
National commodity derivatives including oil set to go on sale to foreign investors.
SAIC board approve sale of 1% JV stake to GM
25th June, 2012
Shanghai Automotive has approved a deal that will strengthen GM's strategic position.
China loans for Kazakh refinery as CNPC starts plant in Iraq
25th June, 2012
Kazakh government and oil industry is set to benefit from new deal with China, while CNPC begins operations in Iraq.
CNPC shows interest in Norwegian oil
25th June, 2012
China oil giant may collaborate with Norway's state-owned producer.
Shell JV builds storage facility in Tianjin
25th June, 2012
Shell to build new storage to supply regional service stations.
No more “blue sky days”
25th June, 2012
Beijing puts and end to 'blue sky' measure of air quality
Shanghai license plate auction hits record high
25th June, 2012
Private car demand and emissions regs clash in auction for new licence plates.
CNOOC starts building $1.6bn crude facility
25th June, 2012
Taizhou refinery is underway for completion in two years.
Infiniti looks to China
25th June, 2012
Nissan moves its luxury brand HQ in Hong Kong
China dithers on new scrappage incentives
25th June, 2012
China may - or may not - re-introduces scrappage scheme to help overcome sales slump.
Venezuela signs off China $8bn oil-for-loans deal
25th June, 2012
Venezuela makes China its largest creditor in an oil for cash deal.
Foreign carmakers fuel Chinese auto stockpile
25th June, 2012
Auto manufacturing expansion continues as China sales slow
Supertankers face delays as China fills oil reserves
29th May, 2012
A shipping jam is underway Chinese ports as imports arrive to replace the Iranian oil gap.
Energy caps by 2015
29th May, 2012
China's government is determined to cap energy consumption within three years.
Implied oil demand in China drops
29th May, 2012
April's oil demand figures show first annual decline in three years for the world's second largest oil consumer.
PetroChina in talks to buy Aruba refinery
29th May, 2012
China oil giant to purchase ailing 235,000b/d plant from Valero Energy
China and Colombia to strike oil deal
29th May, 2012
Sinochem and Ecopetrol to develop a pipeline to feed Columbian oil to China.
View from the Bridge - China June 2012
29th May, 2012
OATS celebrates the First Anniversary Edition of its China Bulletin with a look back at the last 12 months of China's economy and oil industry, with some predictions for the future.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Pipeline delays won’t deter Chinese investors
15th May, 2012
China continues to pour money into Canada despite oil pipeline delay.
Strict emissions standards increase palladium consumption
15th May, 2012
Stricter emissions regs in China's auto industry is driving up the cost of Palladium.
A storm in a teacup
15th May, 2012
Tea prices could cause an economic 'bubble' for China's favourite drink
$1 trillion petro-dollar windfall could help China rebalance
15th May, 2012
Money from oil price fluctuations amongst OECD nations could work in China's favour to boost the country's economy.
Chinese carmakers plan major increases
15th May, 2012
Chinese automakers are aiming for increased profitability in 2012 despite a poor 2011.
Ferrari spins out on Great Wall, Netizens furious
15th May, 2012
A Chinese publicity stunt by the Italian car maker hits a wall of internet censure.
Audi looking for 1.5m unit target as BMW plays catchup
15th May, 2012
Audi is looking to the China market to boost sales beyond 1.5m as BMW opens new dealerships to play catch-up.
Chery requests approval for Jaguar Land Rover JV
29th May, 2012
Chinese automaker seeks permission to seal JV agreement and make initial investment in a new production plant.
Sinopec gains approval for Galp deal
14th May, 2012
Chinese Government gives go-ahead for acquisition of Galp's Brazilian unit.
Titanic: take two
14th May, 2012
The fated ocean liner, Titanic, is set for a re-build - only with added safety features.
Lubes boom in China continues
14th May, 2012
Analysts see lubes and grease demand continuing to grow over next five years.
Porsche opens dealership in Inner Mongolia as A-M expands
14th May, 2012
More luxury car dealerships are springing up across China as Porsche and Aston Martin announce new locations
Foreign carmakers must invest in R&D, say execs
16th May, 2012
Overseas automakers must continue to innovate if they are going to stay ahead in the Chinese market
Lubrizol aims at upgrades with capex
1st May, 2012
Lubrizol is aiming at significant expansion through increased capital expenditure in 2012 and 2013.
Joint ventures make progress in China
23rd April, 2012
Geely and Guangzhou look to JVs to boost business.
SAIC profits jump 67% and forecasts strong 2012
23rd April, 2012
Chinese automaker SAIC sees 67% profit leap helped by VW joint venture and forecasts a good year to come.
3G phone: 3K Bill
23rd April, 2012
As the popularity of i-Phones rises across China's cities, so does the possibility of a major billing error.
Tags: China, China and finally
Chinese oil majors' profits up
23rd April, 2012
Mixed results for CNOOC and Sinopec but both on upward path
View from the Bridge - China May 2012
23rd April, 2012
As the West looks East, China's oil majors look to the West in a drive for expansion and profitability. Meanwhile emissions remain high on the agenda of the auto and lubes industries.
Summary of Diesel Emissions Conference and AdBlue Forum, Asia 2012
23rd April, 2012
A comprehensive summary of the 3-day Diesel Emissions Conference and AdBlue Forum held in Beijing at the end of March 2012.
Argentina looks to Petrobras after nationalising Repsol-YPF
21st April, 2012
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
Move along, please!
21st April, 2012
China's fast food outlets prove not to be so fast as customers loiter.
A day in the life of the Chinese super-rich
21st April, 2012
Its' spend, spend, spend as new research shows China's rich keep on getting richer.
Ford continues to build in China
21st April, 2012
New CNY 4.8bn plant planned for Hangzhou along with Chongquing expansion
Saudi firm expands presence in China
20th April, 2012
Petrochemicals giant to build multi-million dollar technology centre.
China seeks short-term avgas, but biofuel is long term forecast
20th April, 2012
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.
China opens up to foreign car insurers
19th April, 2012
Foreign auto insurers are rushing to capitalise on China's relaxation of regulations.
Ethanol plant gets go-ahead
19th April, 2012
Celanese gains approval for Najing ethanol plant
BYD and Pang Da profits plunge
19th April, 2012
Chinese car makers see profits nosedive after sales drop and Saab fallout takes its toll.
Geely to focus on exports
19th April, 2012
Chinese automaker aiming to be the nation's largest vehicle exporter
Ghana signs $1bn Chinese loan
19th April, 2012
Ghana will use Chinese finance to develop a major natural gas project.
Sinopec places bid for China Gas
19th April, 2012
Sinopec is looking to acquire national gas provider, China Gas
Iranian exports to China squeezed
19th April, 2012
Iranian oil exports squeezed by lack of Chinese processing and shipping insurance.
PetroChina, Shell and Hess to explore for shale
19th April, 2012
Xinjiang region targeted for shale oil project
ConocoPhilips increases compensation as CNOOC announces Bohai find
19th April, 2012
ConocoPhilips and CNOOC have reached agreement with fishermen for spill compensation as CNOOC announces a new Bohai oil find
Superlubricity moves up a scale to help reduce friction
6th April, 2012
Superlubricity has moved up from Nano to Micro levels, which could have significant benefits for industrial lubes.
Exxon loses top spot to PetroChina
6th April, 2012
Exxon has been overtaken as the world's largest publicly traded oil producer by Chinese rival
China installs emergency oil tanks to hedge price volatility forecasts
28th March, 2012
China is building a second phase of emergency oil storage as forecasts of oil price volatility and continued high demand persist.
Jaguar Land Rover invests heavily in Chery JV
28th March, 2012
Iconic British brands to invest on hopes of government approval of joint deal.
Global automakers hopeful for Chinese JVs
28th March, 2012
Fiat-Chrysler and Volvo seek Chinese partners despite policy limitations
Shanxi goes green
27th March, 2012
China's coal capital turns to alternative, green industries in an effort reduce dependency on single income source.
China found more oil and gas in 2011
27th March, 2012
China's annual oil and gas discoveries close to 70 year record high.
Golden era for Chinese village
27th March, 2012
Dividends for villagers are literally worth their weight in gold.
Chinese car sales may fall short in 2012
20th March, 2012
Growth predictions may prove optimistic for foreign and domestic car makers this year.
China against Chinglish
26th March, 2012
Restaurants receive official translations for menus.
A brew that’s hard to bear
26th March, 2012
Organic panda dung tea is all the rage - at a price!
Chinese automakers perform poorly in 2011
26th March, 2012
Profit slumps blamed on weak domestic demand and market saturation
Asia to drive oil growth in 2012, says IEA
26th March, 2012
French analysts see drive for oil demand coming from the East
China fuel prices rise for the second time in two months
26th March, 2012
Rise in crude costs forces government action to hike prices for gasoline and diesel.
China halts Airbus orders
26th March, 2012
New EU emissions regulations could put major purchase deal on ice.
Libya increases exports to China
26th March, 2012
Sinopec and PetroChina to buy increased Libyan crude output
Morgan Stanley buys $300m stake in Tianhe Chemicals
26th March, 2012
Private equity giant buys stake in Chinese lubes additive manufacturer.
View from the Bridge - China April 2012
23rd March, 2012
China's analysts are taking a long, comparative look at growth predictions against reality as China's economy starts to slow, the drive for quality lubes continues but domestic automakers fail to perform.
Sinopec to acquire parent group's assets
26th March, 2012
Sinopec is set to buy upstream and gas assets from China Petrochemical Corporation.
VW China may recall faulty gearboxes
26th March, 2012
VW may be forced to recall vehicles fitted with its DSG gearbox following public pressure
BRICs & US oil consumption to top nearly $2,000bn and US synthetics to grow
5th March, 2012
Two new reports show significant growth in global oil consumption and specific US demand for synthetic lubes and functional fluids.
Busy time for BP as numbers show strength
1st March, 2012
BP delivered a strong finish to 2011 and is set to sell Global LPG bottling assets and US natural gas processing operations in Kansas.
Japanese globetrotter recovers stolen bike
28th February, 2012
A Japanese traveller on a round-the-world trip wins the sympathy of social media users to recover his bike.
China rejects EU emissions programme
27th February, 2012
China bans airlines from entering EU's green levy on long-haul flights
China's third-largest oil base becomes operational
27th February, 2012
Sinopec has begun operations at one of China's largest oil reserve bases in Hebei Province.
Sinopec plans massive refinery expansions
27th February, 2012
China oil major set to boost production and capacity to take on PetroChina
Volvo and Geely to establish joint venture
27th February, 2012
Volvo to increase vehicle production through new joint enterprise
Audi and Great Wall set sights high for 2012 sales
27th February, 2012
Two major suppliers to the Chinese vehicle market have set ambitious targets for the year.
China builds world's largest battery
27th February, 2012
China has a created a battery the size of a soccer pitch.
Kuwait and Total reach deal for China refinery
27th February, 2012
Multi-billion-dollar deal paves the way for new Guangdong province refinery
Ford builds third China plant
27th February, 2012
US car giant set to increase Chinese production by a third.
Great Wall and Total sign co-op agreement
27th February, 2012
French lube producer signs a co-operation deal with China's largest SUV manufacturer.
View from the Bridge - China March 2012
27th February, 2012
The ICIS Base Oils Conference provided excellent insights into changes in the global and Chinese lubes industry, particularly new trends in lubes market evolution
China to promote EV sales
23rd February, 2012
Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio
CNOOC aims to triple output by 2030
23rd February, 2012
China's largest oil producer looking for a massive acceleration in output.
Chef in 1.2m yuan Rolls Royce fender bender
23rd February, 2012
Minor accident could cost impoverished chef a lifetime's wages.
Renault and GM to step up production in central China
23rd February, 2012
Two auto majors to use joint venture to expand Chinese-based manufacturing operations
BP gets go-ahead for deepwater gas exploration
23rd February, 2012
BP and CNOOC are set to collaborate on South China sea drilling.
Ten manufacturers to make 90% of China's vehicles
23rd February, 2012
Only ten automakers are forecast to produce almost the entire output of China's vehicle production by 2015
China vehicle recall rules to become more stringent
23rd February, 2012
New regulations make make recalls and suspension more common for vehicles in China
CNOOC sales growth slows
23rd February, 2012
Slow revenue growth report for 2011 by China's oil major
January vehicle sales drop in China
23rd February, 2012
A slowing economy and New Year celebrations have slowed the auto market in China.
China Auto Rental seeks US IPO
27th January, 2012
China's largest car rental company turns to North America to raise capital.
ConocoPhillips to pay for spill
27th January, 2012
CNOC has agreed significant compensation payments for last year's Bohai oil spill
View from the Bridge - China Feb 2012
26th January, 2012
Chinese New Year sees massive migration; Sino-Russian relations are critical to China's oil supply and improved vehicle reliability means good news for lubes industry and
Iran sanctions may not affect China oil demand
25th January, 2012
Tough EU oil sanctions on Iran may cause price squeeze and complications with China
A nation on the move
23rd January, 2012
China's entire population moves twice to stay at home.
China to limit foreign investment in auto sector
23rd January, 2012
Overseas car makers are set to have their ambitions trimmed when it comes to investing in China's auto industry.
Road pollution takes its toll
23rd January, 2012
Pollution on China's roads is increasing the death rates.
Zhenhai closed for maintenance
23rd January, 2012
Sinopec closes largest refinery for repairs with significant loss of output.
Automakers to increase 2012 sales
23rd January, 2012
Domestic and overseas car makers aim to defy slowing China market in 2012
Sinopec close to Middle East deals
20th January, 2012
China Petrochemical is set to clinch two major refinery deals in the Middle East.
CNOOC starts shale gas exploration
20th January, 2012
China's leading offshore producer begins its first domestic drilling project.
China oil demand forecasts for 2012 lowered
20th January, 2012
IEA lowers short-term estimates but China still on target to lead world oil consumption.
CNPC aims at further records after declaring overseas milestone
20th January, 2012
China's largest energy firm announces record output levels, with more to come over the next four years.
Afton opens new research lab
20th January, 2012
Additives specialist offers Asian support through new China lab.
Aston Martin opens showroom in Shanghai
20th January, 2012
Luxury British automaker is latest to try tapping China's new wealth.
Zhejiang to benefit from massive investment
19th January, 2012
Zhejiang Province is set to benefit from massive domestic investment from China's major oil producers.
Sinopec delivers first Middle-Eastern fuel cargo
19th January, 2012
BP joint venture gives China supplier its first bunker fuel sale.
Sino-Afghan oil deal signed
19th January, 2012
CNPC and Afghanistan ink a long-term exploration deal in the Amu Darya Basin.
Exports increase for Chery
19th January, 2012
China car maker reports significant annual export increase.
Sinopec to double overseas output
19th January, 2012
China's Oil supplier to reach 1m barrels by 2015.
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 132 (Jan 2012)
9th January, 2012
2011 proved an 'interesting' year. What will 2012 hold? The initial global signs are generally positive.
Canada's Daylight sale completed
6th January, 2012
Daylight Energy's sale to Sinopec was sealed at the end of 2011.
View from the Bridge - China (Jan 2012)
3rd January, 2012
China's economic growth is a concern for the global economy, but lubricants could benefit from the Chinese drive for better emissions standards.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
China demand to peak around 2030 says ExxonMobil
3rd January, 2012
A new global report from ExxonMobil forecasts China's oil demand to peak in 2030, but Asia will still drive growth.
Chinese and British take a dip for the New Year
3rd January, 2012
Swimmers across two continents brave freezing water for a holiday dip.
China growth to slow says economists
3rd January, 2012
A new banking report puts forecasts China's growth below 8%.
World's second tallest building underway in Shanghai
3rd January, 2012
China is building another massive landmark to rival Dubai's tallest.
China to lead the life of luxury
28th December, 2011
China is expected to become the world’s top buyer of luxury goods by 2015.
Shell and Tsinghua University research
27th December, 2011
Shell Lubricants has joined Tsinghua University for new friction and surface research
Daimler seeks Chinese suitor
27th December, 2011
Car maker Daimler is looking for a Chinese investor to boost market share in domestic sales.
CNOOC starts Cambodia drilling
27th December, 2011
CNOOC announces start of first oil and gas drilling in Cambodia.
CNOOC finishes year with another leak
27th December, 2011
A subsea pipeline leak ends CNOOC's year on a down beat.
China imposes US car duty
27th December, 2011
China is to impose anti-dumping tax on US-made vehicles.
Beijing adopts tougher emissions standards
27th December, 2011
China's capital aims for highest vehicle emissions standards in 2012
Terminal boosts in Oman and Asia
23rd December, 2011
Two new agreements are set to boost lube storage operations in Oman and China
Saab finally goes under
23rd December, 2011
Swedish car brand finally declared bankrupt despite last-ditch efforts to save it.
China to fund Costa Rican refinery modifications
19th December, 2011
China finances Latin American revamp of major refinery
South America takes increasing loans from China
19th December, 2011
Oil guarantees will repay billion dollar loans to two Latin American countries.
Senior managers for face charges over oil spill
19th December, 2011
Individual managers face charges over China's worst oil spill
China to match U.S. oil demand by 2040
19th December, 2011
China's thirst for oil is set to match the US according to a new report.
Chinese deepen oil ties with Kuwait
19th December, 2011
New plant and increased exports in Kuwait but Libyan investments may stall.
CNOOC to increase LNG and oil sands production
19th December, 2011
OPTI Canada sale completes as CNOOC builds LNG plant
VW to build two more plants in China
19th December, 2011
VW takes total Chinese assembly plants to 13 by 2013.
Jordan forges ahead with massive shale power plants
2nd December, 2011
Jordan deals with China and Estonia to develop world's largest shale oil power plants.
View from the Bridge - China (Dec 2011)
25th November, 2011
China's plummeting PMI and the knock-on effects of Europe's economic woes mean a long haul for manufacturers and the energy sector.
Bodyguards all the rage in China
25th November, 2011
Success of China's female entrepreneurs has led to a new business in protection
BYD faces even more job cuts
23rd November, 2011
Car and battery maker suffers as debts mount
China completes first space dock
21st November, 2011
Success for Chinese space technology with first unmanned space docking.
World Bank predicts severe oil crunch by 2015
21st November, 2011
World Bank consultant claims oil could exceed $150 within five years.
Lubrication of a different kind
21st November, 2011
China's wine market is cheery and foreign producers look to cash in.
Chinese vehicle exports to Russia increase
21st November, 2011
Russian sales help boost flagging Chinese automakers
China catches iPhone fever
21st November, 2011
Chinese fans queue for new Apple phone as apps market booms.
China oil firms to set fuel prices
16th November, 2011
National oil producers given freedom to set refined prices themselves.
Chemical giant seeks billion dollar Shanghai IPO
16th November, 2011
Sinochem is turning to the Shanghai market to raise massive fund injection.
Shell sells Cameroon blocks
16th November, 2011
Shell has disposed of its share in Petcen to Sinopec.
Brazilian Oil assets sold for $3.5bn
16th November, 2011
Sinopec buys stake in Brazilian deep sea oil blocks.
Canada could turn to China as US delays pipeline decision
14th November, 2011
Canadian officials in negotiation with China as US fails to confirm XL Pipeline route.
China drives jet fuel development programmes
14th November, 2011
Scientists work on high performance fighter jet lubes and commercial biofuel testing.
Oxea to build its first plant in China
14th November, 2011
Chemical specialist to produce oxo derivatives from South China factory.
Bohai oil spill caused by negligence
14th November, 2011
Latest report claims South China Sea leak was due to inadequate operating procedures.
Jianghua to Double Brazil Sales by 2015
14th November, 2011
Automaker to push for Brazilian market as domestic sales drop.
Overseas car makers' sales blossom in China
14th November, 2011
Audi and Toyota have both announced strong sales so far in 011.
Kia to build its third plant in China as Foton heads for India
14th November, 2011
South Korean carmaker to establish new factory in Jiangsu as truck manufacturer heads for India
Total Invests 30m Euros in Chinese Plant
14th November, 2011
French oil major to build new Tianjin plant.
Chinese oil giants ramp up diesel supply
14th November, 2011
Oil majors increase diesel supply to ease shortages at government's request.
Chinese cars decline in quality
14th November, 2011
JD Power reports increasing ownership problems despite improvements over previous years.
GM puts Saab on the brink
4th November, 2011
Chinese government's deal approval seemed like salvation for Swedish car maker, but GM proves otherwise.
View from the Bridge - China (Nov 2011)
25th October, 2011
The Chinese economy continues to grow, although tough decisions may be required in the manufacturing sector. VW is set to be come the top global automaker.
China's playboy super-car club thrives
24th October, 2011
China's young super-rich put most World Saloon Car grids to shame.
Government gets tough on auto subsidies
25th October, 2011
The Chinese government toughens auto subsidies to further reduce emissions.
China uses shale gas forecasts to promote corporate involvement
24th October, 2011
China is using forecasts of its massive shale gas reserves to attract domestic investment
CNPC forecasts overseas growth
24th October, 2011
CNPC is looking to foreign resources to secure China's oil futures.
Capsules and Mansions
24th October, 2011
Accommodation comes at a price in Beijing, but size isn't everything.
China pressures foreign brands for EV technology
24th October, 2011
China is pushing major auto manufacturers to help provide technology for electric vehicles.
CNPC signs oil deal in Afghanistan
24th October, 2011
CNPC ignores tough political environment to broker major export contract
Mixed profits for China automakers
24th October, 2011
A mixed third quarter for two of China's largest car makers.
Wet end for luxury boat
20th October, 2011
The launch of a luxury passenger boat ends in an unexpectedly wet result in Lanzhou.
Another spill in Bohai Bay
20th October, 2011
CNOOC reports a new oil spill in the waters of Bohai Bay.
China Vehicle Sales Up in September
20th October, 2011
Pace accelerates on Chinese vehicle sales despite government restrictions.
Daimler Foton deal gains NDRC approval
20th October, 2011
Joint venture signed for heavy truck production.
BP CNOOC Argentine deal at risk of collapse
19th October, 2011
CNOOC's purchase of Pan American Energy may fold for political reasons.
China Cuts Fuel Price to Tackle Inflation
19th October, 2011
China reduces fuel prices for the first time this year to help reduce the country's inflation.
Sinopec to buy Canada's Daylight Energy
19th October, 2011
China oil major to take on Canadian oil and gas provider.
OPEC cuts global oil demand forecasts
19th October, 2011
OPEC has reduced its demand forecasts for the rest of 2011 and 2012 as global economy weakens.
China oil demand to rise further in 2012
19th October, 2011
China's oil consumption is set for further growth in 2012, but at a slightly reduced rate.
Hauxin builds new oil storage
17th October, 2011
Hauxin China is set to build a new oil storage facility in the South East
China oil demand slumps
17th October, 2011
Chinese demand for crude and finished products at 10-month low.
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 129 (Oct 2011)
11th October, 2011
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?
Belarus to develop Venezuela fields
6th October, 2011
Pollution closes battery plant
30th September, 2011
A Shanghai battery plant has been closed because of accusations of lead pollution leakage
View from the Bridge - China (Oct 2011)
28th September, 2011
Europe's financial woes have an impact on China and the country struggles to balance pollution measures against a booming car population.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
12 Pandas Born in Chengdu
28th September, 2011
A large, rare, litter of pandas have been born in a Chinese research centre.
Tags: China, China and finally
China and Kuwait Plan a $9bn Collaboration
28th September, 2011
A new multi-billion dollar refining operation has received Chinese government go-ahead
Chinese Oil Majors Report Mixed Success in Q1 & Q2
28th September, 2011
A mixed half for CNOOC, Sinopec and PetroChina
China auto exports threaten global automakers
21st September, 2011
World's major car makers fear China expansion could cause cheap dumping.
China now has 100 million cars
21st September, 2011
China now second largest car market as vehicle ownership soars
China oil consumption to rise dramatically by 2020
26th September, 2011
A new report forecasts a significant rise in China's oil consumption over the next 10 years.
Oil Tank fire in North East China
21st September, 2011
Firefighters battle to extinguish diesel oil fire.
BYD Profit Falls 89%
20th September, 2011
Automaker BYD has suffered a serious drop in year-on-year profits with job loses resulting.
CNPC forms JV in Shandong
23rd September, 2011
Oil giant to create JVs with local Shandong refineries
Lifan to Set Up $5.4m Export Centre
23rd September, 2011
Lifan Automobile to build a new components export centre.
The Great License Plate Lottery
23rd September, 2011
Beijing car owners face a lottery to register new vehicles.
Chinese Oil Majors to Cut Q3 Exports
23rd September, 2011
China's main oil producers have cut short-term exports to avoid domestic shortage
Report reinforces lubes and wear link
23rd September, 2011
A new report reinforces the link between high-grade lubes and vehicle engine wear
Nissan aims at China luxury market
22nd September, 2011
Nissan is aiming to take on European manufacturers in China's luxury car market.
Regulators blame Toyota for defective parts
22nd September, 2011
China's regulators have blamed TMC for defective Corolla parts
Western car giants step up China investment
22nd September, 2011
VW and Daimler are set to invest billions of dollars in China operations.
Third Asia Pipeline Summit announced
22nd September, 2011
Asia's major oil pipeline conference announces key speakers as the event is held in Beijing for the third consecutive year.
Shell opens China lube centre
22nd September, 2011
Oil major adds to its global technology network with China Service Centre
Chinese car rentals hit top gear
22nd September, 2011
The car rental market is flourishing and set to rise further by 2015 according to latest forecasts
Uganda oil production edges closer
14th September, 2011
A three-way "farm down" deal could bring the start of Ugandan oil production to within a few months
United set for buying spree
14th September, 2011
Cash-rich United Energy Group is on the lookout for potential purchases worldwide.
Saab clings on
14th September, 2011
Saab continues to fight closure thanks to a further cash injection while UK arm stays 'unaffected'.
World lube demand to rise through 2015
14th September, 2011
Demand for lubricants is set to rise steadily through to 2015 according to a new report.
Australia's AED in administration
1st September, 2011
Australia's AED Oil in administration after Puffin Oil field arbitration decision goes against them.
Debt repayment is order of the day
1st September, 2011
Indian buyers freed up to repay Iran debts as Ghana looks to payment in kind to offset China loan.
Somaliland and Ethiopia look to China deals
1st September, 2011
Somaliland and Ethiopia are hoping new oil deals with China will help revitalise their economies.
View from the Bridge - China (Sept 2011)
30th August, 2011
China's internal and external investment in the oil and automotive industries continues, despite a changing economic backdrop and safety issues.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
This little piggy...
20th August, 2011
China's rising inflation could be stemmed by increased pork supplies.
China Oil Spill escalates as ConocoPhillips faces law suits
22nd August, 2011
Questions remain over the Bohai oil spill as new leaks appear and private and state lawsuits are threatened.
Chinese automotive growth cycle may restart in 2013
21st August, 2011
State researchers predict an upswing in China's car sales.
Chinese overseas oil investments unprofitable
23rd August, 2011
New report suggests that China's oil SOEs are making poor overseas investments.
Nissan China announces RMB50 billion expansion plan
21st August, 2011
Nissan's Chinese division plans to almost double annual sales within the next five years.
Lubrizol Q2 slip but R&D plans go ahead
4th August, 2011
Lubrizol's Q2 figures take a dip, but there are plans for a major R&D centre in China.
China Auto Sales Show Gradual Increase
27th July, 2011
China is showing an overall increase in sales, although some sectors are slow.
OPTI Canada sold to CNOOC
27th July, 2011
Oil sands developer OPTI Canada is set for sale to CNOOC Luxembourg.
That's a Wrap for China!
27th July, 2011
Wrapping fashion catches on with Chinese car owners.
New Tax Reforms on China's Oil and Gas
27th July, 2011
Levies on China's energy industries could be significant under new reforms
Refinery fires in China and Russia
25th July, 2011
CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant.
China to Secure “Oil-for-Exports” Future in South America
25th July, 2011
China is set to secure Venezuelan crude imports to secure its oil futures.
China Oil Demand Growth Slowest in Two Years
25th July, 2011
China's oil demand has slowed significantly and may stay below forecast levels.
Guiyang to restrict car sales
25th July, 2011
Guiyang is set to follow Beijing in restricting car sales in the city.
Bohai Oil Spill Area Still Increasing
25th July, 2011
North China sea oil spill continues to seep and spread according to the SOA
Bad months for China oil safety
15th July, 2011
Two major oil spills in China's Bohai Sea is followed by a CNOOC refinery explosion.
Market potential boosts foreign car makers
15th July, 2011
Automakers from Asia and Europe are spurred on by China's booming car market.
China steps up global oil investment
15th July, 2011
China is increasing its global oil presence with new investments in the Middle East, Africa and South America
Lifan to set up auto plant in Brazil
15th July, 2011
Chongqing Lifan is to set up an auto production plant in Brazil.
PetroChina in JV deal for European refining
15th July, 2011
PetroChina has signed a joint venture agreement for refining operations in Scotland and France.
Transport Ministry clamps down on overloading problem
15th July, 2011
Overloading of trucks is causing havoc on China's roads, but tougher penalties are looming.
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 126 (July 2011)
13th July, 2011
Environmental issues dominate this month's View from the Bridge - from Europe to the US and China, automotive to aviation.
Repsol begins lubes production in Malaysia and China
8th July, 2011
Production at lubes plants now on-stream in Asian countries as part of a deal with UMW
Statoil discovers crude in Brazil
7th July, 2011
Statoil has made significant oil discoveries around its Peregrino Field in Brazil.
China celebrates 90th Anniversary of Communist Party
5th July, 2011
Celebrations across the country as China's modern Communist Party celebrates its 90th Anniversary.
Tags: China, China and finally
China springs Stage 4 emissions date
1st July, 2011
July 1 has been announced as the mandatory date for all gasoline vehicles to meet China IV emissions standards
PetroChina and Shell sign major refinery deal
28th June, 2011
CNPC and Shell set to embark on a major refinery in Zhejiang Province
OEMs tending towards low viscosity fluids
28th June, 2011
Regulations will force OEMs to keep up with higher performing fluids
Ferrari reaches India and space!
8th June, 2011
Ferrari have a presence in India and the International Space Station.
Encana and PetroChina shale deal fails
24th June, 2011
A potential joint venture for shale gas exploration has failed to materialise for PetroChina
Four legged friends save energy
24th June, 2011
A return to real horse-power for a Chinese business man and his secretary.
Biodiesel boost for Zhengzhou
17th June, 2011
Zhengzhou is planning to boost the use of biodiesel over the next five years using local oil waste.
Beijing offers scrappage incentives as car sales set to rise
17th June, 2011
Beijing is set to introduce a vehicle scrappage scheme in an effort to reduce pollution as JD Power predicts boom in China car sales
South Korea pushes for China lubes market
16th June, 2011
South Korea's lubes makers are targeting new routes into the Chinese lubes market through the automotive industry.
PetroChina takes Q1 hit
16th June, 2011
PetroChina reports significant losses for the start of 1011 but product sales keep it ahead.
Saab back in business thanks to Pang Da and Youngman
16th June, 2011
Saab returns to production as normal after two Chinese companies take a stake
Shell withdrawal puts Kashagan on thin ice
16th June, 2011
Shell pulls out of Kashagan oil project leaving it in doubt.
Energy talks looking positive for Russia and China
16th June, 2011
Gas negotiations are set for a positive outcome while oil pipeline prices are agreed.
Volvo sales boosted by China
16th June, 2011
Volvo's global sales have been boosted by a buoyant Chinese market, along with Ford and Mercedes, but GM dips slightly.
Petsec to sell Chinese interests
9th June, 2011
Australia's Petsec is set to sell its Chinese assets to invest in US shale oil.
China invests in Canadian oil sands
2nd June, 2011
China is a major investor in the Alberta region according to Canadian officials.
CNOOC goes deep and shares exploration
2nd June, 2011
China Offshore builds the country's largest deep rig and sells shares in China Sea and Middle East blocks.
Bentley sets China record as Geely and FAW push sales
2nd June, 2011
Bentley has seen record sales in China as local manufacturers push to increase sales
China-Russia venture for oil refinery
23rd May, 2011
Chinese and Russian producers are set to build a multi-billion dollar refinery for 2015.
Saab finds another Chinese suitor
18th May, 2011
A third Chinese company has now stepped forward as a likely saviour of the Saab brand.
Closest ever World Rally result
29th April, 2011
Citroen were involved in the closest World Rally event ever recorded.
Korean Group sets export record
29th April, 2011
SK Group has posted record exports during a positive Q1.
Local solution to Vietnam 'bike oil recycling
14th April, 2011
A Vietnamese scientist has found a local mineral solution for recycling motorcycle lubes
Marine lubes need innovation
21st April, 2011
Marine lubes need innovative performance lubes as costs and regulations change shipping use.
Indian lubes growth "not huge" predicts Castrol
15th April, 2011
Growth in the Indian lubes market will be driven by the automotive sector but won't be "huge" according to Castrol India's COO.
Eu Commission lays out 2050 transport 'road map'
4th April, 2011
The European Commission has published its White Paper on Tranport, setting goals for the EU to 2050.
South Asia set to grow for environment-friendly lubes
29th April, 2011
A new report shows growth potential for S.Asia in environment-friendly lubricants
China lubes production continues to grow
12th May, 2011
Statistics for March 2011 show China's lubes output continuing to grow.
Lexus gains GF-5 certification
11th May, 2011
Lexus Lubrication Oil Ltd has gained API SN/GF-5 accreditation for its motor oil products.
China lubes guide to change practice
11th May, 2011
A new commercial lubricants guide is set to raise standards of lubes use across the sector.
China lubes to continue annual rise
11th May, 2011
Forecasts from Sinolub predict a steady rise in the growth of the Chinese lubes market over the next three years.
Biofuels could supply 27% of transport market
11th May, 2011
The biofuels market could supply almost one third of the transport industry's needs by 2050 according to IEA forecasts.
China plans fight against air pollution
11th May, 2011
China, Beijing and the automotive manufacturers lay out their plans for combating and controlling emissions.
Automakers suffer Japanese losses but Nissan Q1 profits up
11th May, 2011
The auto industry continues a slow recovery after massive production losses following the earthquake but Nissan still posts a profit.
Mixed news for post-earthquake lubes market
11th May, 2011
There are mixed fortunes for Japanese lubes production and sales as the country recovers from the earthquake and tsunami.
Great Wall pushes for quality market share
11th May, 2011
Sinopec is pushing its Great Wall brand to grow its share of the domestic high-quality lubes market despite external pressure.
Giant Jellyfish cause massive problem
11th May, 2011
Giant jellyfish are causing a massive problem for Japanese fishermen after floating from China
Hole in the road swallows truck
11th May, 2011
A lucky escape for a truck driver and passenger after a massive hole appears in a Beijing road.
Saab gets further Chinese boost
11th May, 2011
The Saab brand has received more finance from China, this time through Hawtai Motor Group.
BAIC eyes significant expansion
11th May, 2011
China's BAIC is looking to break into the top ranks of the auto manufacturers in the next five years.
Conference shows China auto strength
11th May, 2011
Major auto manufacturers and OEMs look ahead to a prosperous Chinese market at a Shanghai conference
Good start to 2011 for oil majors
28th April, 2011
Q1 results from Shell and Exxon show a good start to 2011 as does BP and it's Russian subsidiary TNK-BP
Sinopec signs deal with Petrobras
21st April, 2011
China and Brazil's leading oil producers join forces in co-operation deal
Sinopec JV tops China's production charts
14th April, 2011
A joint venture between Sinopec and Infineum is topping China's national lube production chart.
Total invests in Northern China plant
4th April, 2011
Total is to invest in a new lubes blending plant set to open in 2012.
AdBlue demand to soar in China
10th March, 2011
AdBlue diesel additive demand set to increase in China according to new Integer report
China lube prices to rise as US and Russia look good
9th March, 2011
China's industrial lube prices are set to rise, while US and Russian base oil production moves ahead.
Pertamina to build lubes plant
9th March, 2011
Indonesia's Pertamina is set to invest in an Asian lubricants production plant
Legend to grow Castor in China
24th January, 2011
Singaporean company in joint venture to develop castor fields for bio projects.
Ferrari and VW sales hit record heights
17th January, 2011
Sales of Ferrari sports cars are hitting record levels in China and the US - VW delivers 7 million vehicles
China & India to drive Asian base oil markets
5th January, 2011
A new report keeps China and India in the driving seat for base oils, but the supply landscape may change.
Shell starts work on Chinese grease plant
22nd December, 2010
Shell has laid the foundations for its largest global grease production plant in Zhuhai, China.
Repsol signs Asian lubes deal
20th December, 2010
Spain's Repsol has signed a five year distribtuion deal with UMW.
Caltex & Samsung to enter Chinese lubes market
29th November, 2010
GS Caltex and Samsung C&T are to join forces to push into China's rapidly growing lubes market.
China launches coal-to-oil sites
26th November, 2010
China has announced the inclusion of coal-to-oil projects in its latest energy development plan.
Rally coup for Chinese tyre maker
20th September, 2010
Chinese tyre maker, DMACK, have signed an exclusive deal for the 2011 World Rally Championship.
China set to hike Base Oil prices
5th May, 2010
CNPC and Sinopec have announced increases in base oil prices from the beginning of May.
Ferrari Unveils fastest ever 599-GTO
28th April, 2010
Ferrari launces its fastest ever road going sports car at the Bejing Motorshow
Lubes News - Bulletin 107 (Nov 09)
1st November, 2009
Labelling and chemicals lead the news this month, ups and downs for BASF, China's Sinopec revealed its global ambitions for the lubricants market and why grease is good for the bottom line.


