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Jordan and Iraq have signed an agreement to build a major oil pipeline between Basra and Aqaba

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

Suggestion of a "golden decade" for the re-refining industry thanks to legislation and improved quality.

Gulf Oil seals the deal for Houghton International

ConocoPhillipsis set to to sell its interest in the North Caspian Sea Production Sharing Agreement

Gulf OIl has won the race to buy Houghton International, while Samsung Engineering takes the the Saudi development contract to expand the Yanbu refinery.

Shell is pushing for a greater share of the Indian lubes market.

Gulf Oil is leading the bids for Houghton International.

An Indian state-owned lubes producer is set to open it's first European plant to boost sales of the Veedol brand.

The Sri Lankan division of OIC is aiming at further overseas expansion.

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

BP's specialist arm has linked up with a key distributor to take on the Bangladesh market

Hinduja-owned Gulf Oil may reduce its mining operations but will certainly expand its oil activities in India

Record earnings, a new plant site and political manouverings have kept Chevron Lanka busy at the start of the year.

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

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

Korea is joining with Shell to build a new base oil plant as India sends a delegation to Iran to negotiate oil payments.

Honeywell UOP technology will be used in a new refining plant in Karangi

Gulf Oil took one of the world's fastest motorcycles for a blast in Mumbai

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

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

Bangladesh has become the latest export target for Pertamina

Lubrizol is set to refurbish its Mumbai laboratory

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

A Q2 slip in profits, but half year shows marginal improvement for Castrol's India operations.

The British Government has pledged to make significant investments in Indian commerce, helped by recent BP purchase approval.

Castrol closes its production plant in Chennai.

India's Maruti Suzuki has opened the world's highest altitude workshop.

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

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

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

Maserati is to open dealerships in India and launches a hand-built 'bike.

Indian group Essar is bidding for Shell refineries including Stanlow.

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

Fuchs is set to increase its share of the Indian lubes market with a news Mumbai development centre.

Mobil Jamuna is set for the a massive public share offering on the Bangladesh stock market.

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

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

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

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

Indian car maker has taken a stake in electric vehicle firm REVA

Indian automotive lube market is set to see a dramatic rise in quality, driven by OEM recommendations according to Kline.

Ashland to build Valvoline packing and blending plant near Mumbai