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China continues to pour money into Canada despite oil pipeline delay.

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

Tea prices could cause an economic 'bubble' for China's favourite drink

Money from oil price fluctuations amongst OECD nations could work in China's favour to boost the country's economy.

Chinese automakers are aiming for increased profitability in 2012 despite a poor 2011.

A Chinese publicity stunt by the Italian car maker hits a wall of internet censure.

Audi is looking to the China market to boost sales beyond 1.5m as BMW opens new dealerships to play catch-up.

China is set to deploy its first deep see oil rig in the South China Sea oil fields.

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

The fated ocean liner, Titanic, is set for a re-build - only with added safety features.

Analysts see lubes and grease demand continuing to grow over next five years.

More luxury car dealerships are springing up across China as Porsche and Aston Martin announce new locations

Overseas automakers must continue to innovate if they are going to stay ahead in the Chinese market

Lubrizol is aiming at significant expansion through increased capital expenditure in 2012 and 2013.

Geely and Guangzhou look to JVs to boost business.

Chinese automaker SAIC sees 67% profit leap helped by VW joint venture and forecasts a good year to come.

As the popularity of i-Phones rises across China's cities, so does the possibility of a major billing error.

Mixed results for CNOOC and Sinopec but both on upward path

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.

A comprehensive summary of the 3-day Diesel Emissions Conference and AdBlue Forum held in Beijing at the end of March 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

China's fast food outlets prove not to be so fast as customers loiter.

Its' spend, spend, spend as new research shows China's rich keep on getting richer.

New CNY 4.8bn plant planned for Hangzhou along with Chongquing expansion

Petrochemicals giant to build multi-million dollar technology centre.

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

Chinese car makers see profits nosedive after sales drop and Saab fallout takes its toll.

Chinese automaker aiming to be the nation's largest vehicle exporter

Ghana will use Chinese finance to develop a major natural gas project.

Sinopec is looking to acquire national gas provider, China Gas

Iranian oil exports squeezed by lack of Chinese processing and shipping insurance.

Xinjiang region targeted for shale oil project

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

Superlubricity has moved up from Nano to Micro levels, which could have significant benefits for industrial lubes.

Exxon has been overtaken as the world's largest publicly traded oil producer by Chinese rival

China is building a second phase of emergency oil storage as forecasts of oil price volatility and continued high demand persist.

Iconic British brands to invest on hopes of government approval of joint deal.

Fiat-Chrysler and Volvo seek Chinese partners despite policy limitations

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

China's annual oil and gas discoveries close to 70 year record high.

Dividends for villagers are literally worth their weight in gold.

Growth predictions may prove optimistic for foreign and domestic car makers this year.

Restaurants receive official translations for menus.

Organic panda dung tea is all the rage - at a price!

Profit slumps blamed on weak domestic demand and market saturation

French analysts see drive for oil demand coming from the East

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.

Sinopec and PetroChina to buy increased Libyan crude output

Private equity giant buys stake in Chinese lubes additive manufacturer.

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 is set to buy upstream and gas assets from China Petrochemical Corporation.

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

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

BP delivered a strong finish to 2011 and is set to sell Global LPG bottling assets and US natural gas processing operations in Kansas.

A Japanese traveller on a round-the-world trip wins the sympathy of social media users to recover his bike.

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

Sinopec has begun operations at one of China's largest oil reserve bases in Hebei Province.

China oil major set to boost production and capacity to take on PetroChina

Volvo to increase vehicle production through new joint enterprise

Two major suppliers to the Chinese vehicle market have set ambitious targets for the year.

China has a created a battery the size of a soccer pitch.

Multi-billion-dollar deal paves the way for new Guangdong province refinery

US car giant set to increase Chinese production by a third.

French lube producer signs a co-operation deal with China's largest SUV manufacturer.

The ICIS Base Oils Conference provided excellent insights into changes in the global and Chinese lubes industry, particularly new trends in lubes market evolution

Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio

China's largest oil producer looking for a massive acceleration in output.

Minor accident could cost impoverished chef a lifetime's wages.

Two auto majors to use joint venture to expand Chinese-based manufacturing operations

BP and CNOOC are set to collaborate on South China sea drilling.

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

Slow revenue growth report for 2011 by China's oil major

A slowing economy and New Year celebrations have slowed the auto market in China.

China's largest car rental company turns to North America to raise capital.

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

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

Tough EU oil sanctions on Iran may cause price squeeze and complications with China

China's entire population moves twice to stay at home.

Overseas car makers are set to have their ambitions trimmed when it comes to investing in China's auto industry.

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

Sinopec closes largest refinery for repairs with significant loss of output.

Domestic and overseas car makers aim to defy slowing China market in 2012

China Petrochemical is set to clinch two major refinery deals in the Middle East.

China's leading offshore producer begins its first domestic drilling project.

IEA lowers short-term estimates but China still on target to lead world oil consumption.

China's largest energy firm announces record output levels, with more to come over the next four years.

Additives specialist offers Asian support through new China lab.

Luxury British automaker is latest to try tapping China's new wealth.

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

BP joint venture gives China supplier its first bunker fuel sale.

CNPC and Afghanistan ink a long-term exploration deal in the Amu Darya Basin.

China car maker reports significant annual export increase.

China's Oil supplier to reach 1m barrels by 2015.

2011 proved an 'interesting' year. What will 2012 hold? The initial global signs are generally positive.

Daylight Energy's sale to Sinopec was sealed at the end of 2011.

China's economic growth is a concern for the global economy, but lubricants could benefit from the Chinese drive for better emissions standards.

A new global report from ExxonMobil forecasts China's oil demand to peak in 2030, but Asia will still drive growth.

Swimmers across two continents brave freezing water for a holiday dip.

A new banking report puts forecasts China's growth below 8%.

China is building another massive landmark to rival Dubai's tallest.

China is expected to become the world’s top buyer of luxury goods by 2015.

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

Car maker Daimler is looking for a Chinese investor to boost market share in domestic sales.

CNOOC announces start of first oil and gas drilling in Cambodia.

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

China is to impose anti-dumping tax on US-made vehicles.

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

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

Swedish car brand finally declared bankrupt despite last-ditch efforts to save it.

China finances Latin American revamp of major refinery

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

Individual managers face charges over China's worst oil spill

China's thirst for oil is set to match the US according to a new report.

New plant and increased exports in Kuwait but Libyan investments may stall.

OPTI Canada sale completes as CNOOC builds LNG plant

VW takes total Chinese assembly plants to 13 by 2013.

Jordan deals with China and Estonia to develop world's largest shale oil power plants.

China's plummeting PMI and the knock-on effects of Europe's economic woes mean a long haul for manufacturers and the energy sector.

Success of China's female entrepreneurs has led to a new business in protection

Car and battery maker suffers as debts mount

Success for Chinese space technology with first unmanned space docking.

World Bank consultant claims oil could exceed $150 within five years.

China's wine market is cheery and foreign producers look to cash in.

Russian sales help boost flagging Chinese automakers

Chinese fans queue for new Apple phone as apps market booms.

National oil producers given freedom to set refined prices themselves.

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

Shell has disposed of its share in Petcen to Sinopec.

Sinopec buys stake in Brazilian deep sea oil blocks.

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

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

Chemical specialist to produce oxo derivatives from South China factory.

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

Automaker to push for Brazilian market as domestic sales drop.

Audi and Toyota have both announced strong sales so far in 011.

South Korean carmaker to establish new factory in Jiangsu as truck manufacturer heads for India

French oil major to build new Tianjin plant.

Oil majors increase diesel supply to ease shortages at government's request.

JD Power reports increasing ownership problems despite improvements over previous years.

Chinese government's deal approval seemed like salvation for Swedish car maker, but GM proves otherwise.

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 young super-rich put most World Saloon Car grids to shame.

The Chinese government toughens auto subsidies to further reduce emissions.

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

CNPC is looking to foreign resources to secure China's oil futures.

Accommodation comes at a price in Beijing, but size isn't everything.

China is pushing major auto manufacturers to help provide technology for electric vehicles.

CNPC ignores tough political environment to broker major export contract

A mixed third quarter for two of China's largest car makers.

The launch of a luxury passenger boat ends in an unexpectedly wet result in Lanzhou.

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

Pace accelerates on Chinese vehicle sales despite government restrictions.

Joint venture signed for heavy truck production.

CNOOC's purchase of Pan American Energy may fold for political reasons.

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

China oil major to take on Canadian oil and gas provider.

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.

Hauxin China is set to build a new oil storage facility in the South East

Chinese demand for crude and finished products at 10-month low.

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 is extending its activities in Venezuelan exploration

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

Europe's financial woes have an impact on China and the country struggles to balance pollution measures against a booming car population.

A large, rare, litter of pandas have been born in a Chinese research centre.

A new multi-billion dollar refining operation has received Chinese government go-ahead

A mixed half for CNOOC, Sinopec and PetroChina

World's major car makers fear China expansion could cause cheap dumping.

China now second largest car market as vehicle ownership soars

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

Firefighters battle to extinguish diesel oil fire.

Automaker BYD has suffered a serious drop in year-on-year profits with job loses resulting.

Oil giant to create JVs with local Shandong refineries

Lifan Automobile to build a new components export centre.

Beijing car owners face a lottery to register new vehicles.

China's main oil producers have cut short-term exports to avoid domestic shortage

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

Nissan is aiming to take on European manufacturers in China's luxury car market.

China's regulators have blamed TMC for defective Corolla parts

VW and Daimler are set to invest billions of dollars in China operations.

Asia's major oil pipeline conference announces key speakers as the event is held in Beijing for the third consecutive year.

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

The car rental market is flourishing and set to rise further by 2015 according to latest forecasts

A three-way "farm down" deal could bring the start of Ugandan oil production to within a few months

Cash-rich United Energy Group is on the lookout for potential purchases worldwide.

Saab continues to fight closure thanks to a further cash injection while UK arm stays 'unaffected'.

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

Australia's AED Oil in administration after Puffin Oil field arbitration decision goes against them.

Indian buyers freed up to repay Iran debts as Ghana looks to payment in kind to offset China loan.

Somaliland and Ethiopia are hoping new oil deals with China will help revitalise their economies.

China's internal and external investment in the oil and automotive industries continues, despite a changing economic backdrop and safety issues.

China's rising inflation could be stemmed by increased pork supplies.

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

State researchers predict an upswing in China's car sales.

New report suggests that China's oil SOEs are making poor overseas investments.

Nissan's Chinese division plans to almost double annual sales within the next five years.

Lubrizol's Q2 figures take a dip, but there are plans for a major R&D centre in China.

China is showing an overall increase in sales, although some sectors are slow.

Oil sands developer OPTI Canada is set for sale to CNOOC Luxembourg.

Wrapping fashion catches on with Chinese car owners.

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.

China is set to secure Venezuelan crude imports to secure its oil futures.

China's oil demand has slowed significantly and may stay below forecast levels.

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.

Automakers from Asia and Europe are spurred on by China's booming car market.

China is increasing its global oil presence with new investments in the Middle East, Africa and South America

Chongqing Lifan is to set up an auto production plant in Brazil.

PetroChina has signed a joint venture agreement for refining operations in Scotland and France.

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

Environmental issues dominate this month's View from the Bridge - from Europe to the US and China, automotive to aviation.

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

Statoil has made significant oil discoveries around its Peregrino Field in Brazil.

Celebrations across the country as China's modern Communist Party celebrates its 90th Anniversary.

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

CNPC and Shell set to embark on a major refinery in Zhejiang Province

Regulations will force OEMs to keep up with higher performing fluids

Ferrari have a presence in India and the International Space Station.

A potential joint venture for shale gas exploration has failed to materialise for PetroChina

A return to real horse-power for a Chinese business man and his secretary.

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

South Korea's lubes makers are targeting new routes into the Chinese lubes market through the automotive industry.

PetroChina reports significant losses for the start of 1011 but product sales keep it ahead.

Saab returns to production as normal after two Chinese companies take a stake

Shell pulls out of Kashagan oil project leaving it in doubt.

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

Volvo's global sales have been boosted by a buoyant Chinese market, along with Ford and Mercedes, but GM dips slightly.

Australia's Petsec is set to sell its Chinese assets to invest in US shale oil.

China is a major investor in the Alberta region according to Canadian officials.

China Offshore builds the country's largest deep rig and sells shares in China Sea and Middle East blocks.

Bentley has seen record sales in China as local manufacturers push to increase sales

Chinese and Russian producers are set to build a multi-billion dollar refinery for 2015.

A third Chinese company has now stepped forward as a likely saviour of the Saab brand.

Citroen were involved in the closest World Rally event ever recorded.

SK Group has posted record exports during a positive Q1.

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.

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

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

Statistics for March 2011 show China's lubes output continuing to grow.

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

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

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

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.

The auto industry continues a slow recovery after massive production losses following the earthquake but Nissan still posts a profit.

There are mixed fortunes for Japanese lubes production and sales as the country recovers from the earthquake and tsunami.

Sinopec is pushing its Great Wall brand to grow its share of the domestic high-quality lubes market despite external pressure.

Giant jellyfish are causing a massive problem for Japanese fishermen after floating from China

A lucky escape for a truck driver and passenger after a massive hole appears in a Beijing road.

The Saab brand has received more finance from China, this time through Hawtai Motor Group.

China's BAIC is looking to break into the top ranks of the auto manufacturers in the next five years.

Major auto manufacturers and OEMs look ahead to a prosperous Chinese market at a Shanghai conference

Q1 results from Shell and Exxon show a good start to 2011 as does BP and it's Russian subsidiary TNK-BP

China and Brazil's leading oil producers join forces in co-operation deal

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

Total is to invest in a new lubes blending plant set to open in 2012.

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

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

Singaporean company in joint venture to develop castor fields for bio projects.

Sales of Ferrari sports cars are hitting record levels in China and the US - VW delivers 7 million vehicles

A new report keeps China and India in the driving seat for base oils, but the supply landscape may change.

Shell has laid the foundations for its largest global grease production plant in Zhuhai, China.

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.

Chinese tyre maker, DMACK, have signed an exclusive deal for the 2011 World Rally Championship.

CNPC and Sinopec have announced increases in base oil prices from the beginning of May.

Ferrari launces its fastest ever road going sports car at the Bejing Motorshow

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.