2020 Vision
OATS MD, Mike Skypala, gazes into the Lubes Sector crystal ball with the help of some industry influencers.
Published 10-Feb-2020
Tag: Africa
Efficiencies should manage energy demand to 2040 says Exxon
Exxon Mobil's latest Global Outlook predictions see efficiencies and technology playing important roles in influencing global energy demand.
Published 27-Feb-2018
Bloodhound blasts to 200mph
The Bloodhound Supersonic Car has reached another milestone as it blasted to more than 200mph (322kmh) in its first rolling tests in the UK.
Published 09-Nov-2017
Product fragmentation means more competitive global lubes market
New research from Transparency shows that products from regional lubes makers will increase pressure on an auto lubes market set to be worth $79bn by 2024.
Published 06-Mar-2017
Africa Automotive lubricants significant market growth projection.
Growth in the automotive sector and purchasing power of consumers is increasing the lubricants market.
Published 31-May-2016
MENA consumers more likely to adopt mobiles first for internet
The popularity of smartphones will drive internet usage in the region, says Global Web Index
Published 01-May-2016
Lubricants additives consumption increases in 2015
The global additives market grew by 1% last year, according to consultancy group Kline
Published 29-Feb-2016
Chevron reveals Turkish base oil hub
Chevron has signed a deal with a chemical distributor to provide a Group II Base Oils hub to Europe, Asia and Africa.
Published 24-Feb-2016
OPEC in crisis but oil will support long-term energy demand
Short-term conflict within OPEC, but Exxon predicts oil will still be the main provider for increasing global energy demand.
Published 02-Feb-2016
View from the Bridge - Jan 16
As 2016 dawns, OATS prepares for a busy year with an enhanced database and the lubricants industry holds its breath over oil prices, China growth and an Australian legal decision.
Published 10-Jan-2016