Oil-free Bearings May Threaten Grease Industry

April 22, 2026

WEG and SpinDrive entered a partnership to introduce advanced electric motor systems that operate without oil. Announced at Hannover Messe 2026, the collaboration brings together...

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April 22, 2026

Sinopec Expands Motorbike Oil Sales in Indonesia Sinopec signed a cooperation agreement with PT Mei Tech in Jakarta, Indonesia. According to the agreement, the two...

China Lubricant Market Faces Mounting Pressure

April 22, 2026

China’s lubricant industry is entering a phase of market instability, as supply chains are disrupted by conflicts in the Middle East and market expectations become...

Base Oil Supply Woes Continue as War Drags On

April 21, 2026

Asian base oil prices have surged to record highs, driven by geopolitical disruption, tightening supply chains and shifting refinery economics, according to market analysts at...

Intertek Weighs Break-Up as Takeover Interest Hints at Consolidation

April 21, 2026

Testing and certification group Intertek Group plc is considering a potential separation of its lower-margin energy and infrastructure division, as pressure mounts to unlock shareholder...

Strong Margins Bolster Luberef Results in 2025

April 15, 2026

Saudi Aramco’s base oil subsidiary Luberef reported resilient financial results for 2025, supported by strong margins and disciplined cost management despite a planned refinery turnaround...

Motul Leads Poland’s 5W-40 Oil Ranking

April 15, 2026

A Polish consumer ranking of 5W-40 engine oils published in March highlights premium synthetic products from Motul, Liqui Moly, Shell and Valvoline as the most...

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April 15, 2026

Expanded EV Coolant Range from Arteco Coolant company Arteco has expanded its Freecor EV Milli range with two low-conductivity coolants for battery electric vehicles. These...

China Market Reaches Value Turning Point

April 15, 2026

China’s domestic lubricant industry is entering a critical phase of transformation, shifting toward a more results-oriented and value-driven model, according to Zhang Jianxin, chairman of...

Hormuz Still Choked After Iran Ceasefire

April 13, 2026

Thousands of ships and their crews are stranded in the Persian Gulf, unable to traverse the Strait of Hormuz into open waters, after ceasefire talks...