Inovation and environment
Valvoline launches re-cycled brand
Valvoline has launched a new brand of motor oil containing re-cycled lubes
Electric Rolls includes battery and gear innovations
An Electric Rolls Royce concept includes innovative battery and transmission technology.
Exxon sets drilling record and looks to Black Sea expansion
ExxonMobil sets a new drilling record and plans expansion in Black Sea exploration.
SARTRE demonstrates highway platooning
Road train technology to control vehicle 'platoons' has been successfully demonstrated in Europe.
Legend to grow Castor in China
Singaporean company in joint venture to develop castor fields for bio projects.
Cosan and Amyris partnership and new Clean Power brand
Bio-lubes producers Cosan and Amyris have formed a partnership, which Canada's Clean Power reveals new enviro-brands.
Cuba turns to recycled oil for industry
Cuba is focusing on recycled oil as a means of fuelling industrial ovens.
New additives could reduce SOX in flaring
A new range of additives has been launched designed to reduce sulphur oxide levels in refinery flaring.
Silicone images win award
Images showing the behaviour of silicone oil have won a presitigous international award
CO2 discovery could help oil extraction
New technology has been created to make CO2 an efficient means of extracting oil.
Afton additive gains new standard
An Afton Chemical additive range has been given Top Tier approval.
Halliburton fracking fluid is food for thought
Halliburton has developed a new fracturing fluid system based on food oils and enzymes
Japan could be source of hydrogen truck engine
Japanese scientists believe they are close to creating a hydrogen internal combustion engine for heavy trucks
Mean Green hybrid machine
Volvo trucks are aiming to break the world speed record for a hybrid truck with "Mean Green"
UK plastics to become diesel
A UK recycling company is set to generate millions of litres of diesel from waste plastic
Microalgae biofuel contribution will be vital
A new report claims that microalgae technology will make a "vital but modest " contribution to the US biofuels industry.
Hybrids dominate auto news
New plans from Toyota and a global technology drive push hybrids to the top of the auto news agenda.
DME and Camelina oil head bio-fuel news
Bio-DME has been launched in Sweden, while DuPont turns to Camelina Oil as a possible bio solution.
Bio-grease production safer with microwaves
New technology from Iowa could take the danger and time out of bio-grease production
One for the road!
Whisky by-products could be the high road to biofuel.
Georgia study shows strong positives for diesel additives
George Ports Authority announces very positive results for diesel additives study to show fuel and emissions savings
India could lead the way in friction technology
India's state-run BPCL are set to reveal friction technology which could have a major impact on the lubes industry.
Hard lubes piston coating brings fuel savings
Federal-Mogul has launched a new coated piston which, it claims, can save up to 0.8% in fuel consumption and reduce friction.
Nano lubes could extend drill life
New nanotechnology could help extend the life of exploration drill bits
Merc-AMG launch electric supercar
The superfast SLS AMG is now available with electric power.
Total takes advantage of marine sulphur changes
Total is claiming it's Lubemarine product will set the industry standard in low sulphur lubricants.
Bio method discovered for isobutane
A new bio-based technique has been discovered to manufacture isobutane.
Conoco and Amsoil launch new products
ConocoPhilips has launched a new natural gas lube and Amsoil announces a new small-engine additive.
Oil in a box from Shell
Shell roll-out new Ecobox oil storage system.
Chevron launches marine lubes
Chevron has launched its Clarity marine lubricant range into Europe.
Hydraulic fluid change could be predicted
New research is set to help predict the timing of hydraulic fluid and oil changes
Mahindra takes electric car stake
Indian car maker has taken a stake in electric vehicle firm REVA
Exxon launches high performance PAO
ExxonMobil Chemical has launched a new metallocene-based polyalphaolefin which will ease pressure on high-viscosity synthetic production
Research grants for rail biofuels
The US Federal Railroad Administration is offering $700,000 for research into biofuels and biolubes in railway locomotives.
Gazprom launches stylish synthetics
Russian oil giant Gazprom has launched a stylish new range of synthetic lubricants into the Russian and European market.
Valvoline and Lubrizol share environment prize
Valvoline and Lubrizol have been awarded a joint SAE Excellence Award for their lubricant developments
Cheap hydrogen fuel from new catalyst?
A new catalyst has been discovered by the University of California that could lead to the production of low cost hydrogen fuel.
Castrol Biolubes for new Korean vessels
Castrol are providing Biolubes for five new Korean-built chemical ships.
Castrol's Virtual Vessels for marine lubes
Castrol have develop a 'Virtual Vessel' to simplify marine lubricants selection
