Graphene nanoplatelets enhance performance of greases and lubricants
Research has shown that applying graphene materials to base oils has produced positive results.
Published 08-Jun-2015
Tag: base oil
China driving Asia-Pac base oil boom
Base oil growth across the region will grow by 3.5% CAGR over the next five years
Published 25-May-2015
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 169
The 19th ICIS World Base Oils Conference in London provided plenty of food for thought for the lubricants industry, from swing factors to GDP growth increasing transport needs.
Published 10-Mar-2015
Falling oil prices could boost US autos
A recent report indicates that the low oil price will have a positive effect on the US automotive market.
Published 06-Mar-2015
Strong growth predicted for independent lubricants manufacturers' market
New research predicts independent lubricants manufacturers' market will reach US$8.5bn by 2019.
Published 07-Nov-2014
Rising refining activity is driving the global additives market
Oil refineries are the largest market for additives and the industry is responding to regulation and the changing supply of raw materials.
Published 07-Nov-2014
92% of Maoming lubes now contain Grade 1b or above base oil
Chinese producer makes strides towards better quality products
Published 21-Sep-2014
Computer font could save 15 million barrels of oil
Grey and Ryman have launched a new computer font which could save over 490 million ink cartridges and 15 million barrels of oil.
Published 07-Jul-2014
Emerging economies dominate growth in global energy demand
The BP Statistical Review reflects global economics and geopolitical uncertainty.
Published 07-Jul-2014
Shell closes Group I plant
Shell is set to close its Pernis Group I base oil plant in Holland.
Published 14-May-2014