Lubes’n’Greases – March 2019
Group II Steps on the Gas
The shift to API Group II base oils is about to kick into high gear as new capacity comes online and Marpol 2020 alters refining margins...read more
Lubes’n’Greases EMEA – March 2019
South Africa’s Lubricants Market Springs Back
Years of economic doldrums have dampened demand for lubricants in the African country. Blenders and marketers remain optimistic about the market’s strong fundamentals...read more
Lubes’n’Greases – March 2019
Mexico Demands Quality
With new national lube standards on the books and the latest trade agreement in place, the country is pushing toward better oils...read more
Lubes’n’Greases EMEA – March 2019
Chasing the Holy Grail of Additives
The search for an elusive additive that promises extreme pressure, antiwear and friction reduction in either water or oil may be over...read more
U.S. Base Oil Price Report
Motiva stepped out with a posted price increase, and was quickly followed by a number of suppliers, including Excel Paralubes, Chevron, Kleen Performance Products, and Avista Oil. On the naphthenic front, Cross Oil and Ergon also announced markups.–by Gabriela Wheeler
EMEA Base Oil Price Report
API Group I prices are stabilizing across Europe, the Middle East and Africa due to an uptick in demand and less availability of material. Meanwhile Group II values in Europe have fallen and Group IIIs are under pressure because of imports of unapproved grades and aggressive pricing for new Group II output within the region.–by Ray Masson
SSY Base Oil Shipping Report
The United States’ markets are largely stable but will be tested over the next week or so due to the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers event in San Antonio, Texas. European demand has improved somewhat, whereas that of Asia has declined slightly.–by Adrian Brown
Asia Base Oil Price Report
Steep crude oil prices exerted upward pressure on base oil price indications, but the supply glut was still an issue, with domestic prices climbing in one country, slipping in another, and spot offers heard to be rising from various supply points in Asia.–by Gabriela Wheeler
American Refining Group named Jon Giberson president and chief operating officer.
Brent Lok will retire from his role at Chevron Products Co. at the end of this month.
Kurt Bock joined Fuchs Petrolub as chairman of its supervisory board.
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