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- As the European Union moves ahead on sustainability, focus for the lubricants industry is on data, digitalization and comparable product information.
- Changes in various types of manufacturing operations are causing a gradual shift toward synlubes.
- Higher cost and lackluster demand saw profits fall last year for a number of companies.
- Fallout from the fighting is causing a global scramble for base oils, and industry players warn it will outlast the conflict.
- Base oil supply has tightened and prices skyrocketed since the start of the latest war in the Middle East.
- Is it valid to call engine oils made with API Group II+ base oils synthetic? Thomas Glenn says the industry should protect its reputation.
- In recognition of International Safety Day, Ganesan Ganapathi gives advice for avoiding injuries and accidents in lubricant blending plants.
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Features
SUPPLY CHAIN / GLOBAL
Middle East War Triggers Base Oil Crisis
Fallout from the fighting is causing a global scramble for base oils, and industry players warn it will outlast the conflict.
SUSTAINABILITY / EUROPE
EU Brings Sustainability into Force
As the European Union moves ahead on sustainability, focus for the lubricants industry is on data, digitalization and comparable product information.
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS / UNITED STATES
Evolving Demand for Industrial Synthetic Lubricants
Changes in various types of manufacturing operations are causing a gradual shift toward synlubes.
BUSINESS / GLOBAL
Business Environment was Tough on 2025 Earnings
Higher cost and lackluster demand saw profits fall last year for a number of companies.
Departments
BASE STOCKS / NORTH AMERICA
May Base Oil Report
No Escape from Global Supply Crunch
Base oil supply has tightened and prices skyrocketed since the start of the latest war in the Middle East.
LUBRICANTS / GLOBAL
Need To Know
The Synthetic Stress Test: Group III Crisis Exposes a Market Integrity Gap
Is it valid to call engine oils made with API Group II+ base oils synthetic? Thomas Glenn says the industry should protect its reputation.
PLANTS & FACILITIES / GLOBAL
Gleanings from the Industry
Safety in a Lubricants Blending Plant
In recognition of International Safety Day, Ganesan Ganapathi gives advice for avoiding injuries and accidents in lubricant blending plants.