Russia sees oil majors development in refining and retail.
Gazprom's Omsk refinery continues to develop while Shell is set to double its retail sites.
Published 07-Sep-2017
Tag: Gazprom
Russian engine oil market to grow along with buoyant luxury and used market.
The latest research shows motor lubes demand is set to grow as Daimler announces a new Russian factory and the used car market flourishes.
Published 06-May-2017
Russian producers set to boost base oil quality
The Russian majors are looking to increase Group II and III production at the facilities over the next three years.
Published 30-Dec-2016
Gazprom marine goes 24/7 as CAT sets up Asian marine hub
Murmansk bunkering is to provide round-the-clock supply as Caterpillar sets up a Singapore marine hub.
Published 22-Aug-2016
Rosneft signs RUSAL deal, as Russian lube export tax announced
RUSAL and Rosneft have signed an agreement for the supply of petroleum coke and natural gas to RUSAL's plants. The Russian Energy Ministry plans to introduce a complex export tax formula for different grades of base oil.
Published 08-Jul-2014
Gazprom expands lubes marine manufacturing
Gazprom is set to further expand its operations in Finland with a new production plant.
Published 17-Apr-2014
New lubes alliances in Africa
Tata Motors has formed a partnership with Total Lubrifiants and Egypt's GB Auto has a distributorship agreement with Gazprom Neft Lubricants.
Published 24-Jan-2014
Global report keeps US & Shell on top
Despite a shifting lubricants market, Shell and the US retain top billing, although re-refining is starting to influence according to Kline.
Published 04-Dec-2013
US gasoline exports threaten European market in West Africa
European refiners' dominance in West Africa under threat as US producers increase fuel output.
Published 06-Aug-2013
Plains states have twice as much oil as previously thought
Williston Basin has twice as much oil and three times as much gas as previously estimated.
Published 07-May-2013