Simon Johns

SIMON@LUBESNGREASES.COM

Managing Editor InSites - Simon Johns is the managing editor of Lubes'n'Greases’ InSites. He joined the company in September 2017, bringing a decade of publishing experience, most of which was spent heading an upstream-focused publication covering global oil and gas markets. Simon hails from the south of England but currently lives in Istanbul, where in his spare time he plays music and hosts a weekly radio program with his son.

Recent Articles

Automotive Lube Demand Dwindling Rapidly in China

Automotive Lube Demand Dwindling Rapidly in China

China’s automotive lubricant market is experiencing a sharp contraction as new energy vehicles gain ground, according …

Podcast 33: Dexron-VI, a Landmark Specification

Podcast 33: Dexron-VI, a Landmark Specification

A quarter of a century ago, General Motors broke out with its new six-speed automatic transmission. It was a major tech …

Oleon Eyes Opportunities with U.S. Expansion

Oleon Eyes Opportunities with U.S. Expansion

Oleon, a globally recognized expert in esters and oleochemicals, is expanding its U.S. presence with a new state-of-the- …

SK Minerals & Additives Goes for IPO

SK Minerals & Additives Goes for IPO

Specialty chemicals producer SK Minerals & Additives will open its initial public offering on Oct. 10, 2025, lookin …

Briefly Noted

Briefly Noted

Shell launched a new range of high-performance automotive lubricants in India. The lineup includes Shell Spirax S4 GX 7 …

New Biodegradable Solid Lube Detoxifies Seed Planting

New Biodegradable Solid Lube Detoxifies Seed Planting

Researchers collaborating in four U.S. universities have developed a new biodegradable, nontoxic solid lubricant.

No Disruption to Base Oil Output after Dumai Refinery Fire

No Disruption to Base Oil Output after Dumai Refinery Fire

Pertamina said it has redirected fuel supplies to parts of Sumatra following a fire at its Dumai refinery.

Career Moves

Career Moves

Who’s working where now?

Colorado is First State to Approve EPR Program

Colorado is First State to Approve EPR Program

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment approved the Individual Program Plan submitted by the Lubricants Pack …

RelaDyne Acquires Domestic Fuels & Lubes

RelaDyne Acquires Domestic Fuels & Lubes

RelaDyne acquired Domestic Fuels & Lubes, a fuels and lubricants distributor based in Chesapeake, Virginia

Falling Prices Push Clean Harbors to Hike Fees

Falling Prices Push Clean Harbors to Hike Fees

Clean Harbors announced this week that its Safety-Kleen waste oil and rerefining subsidiary will raise rates.

A 125-Year Brand at a Crossroads

A 125-Year Brand at a Crossroads

Castrol, one of the oldest and biggest lubricant businesses is up for sale. Where is the interest?

Mexican Smugglers Disguise Fuel as Lubricant

Mexican Smugglers Disguise Fuel as Lubricant

Mexican authorities have launched an investigation into customs offices nationwide over allegations that imported fuel …

U.K. Raises Tariffs on UAE, Lithuanian Imports

U.K. Raises Tariffs on UAE, Lithuanian Imports

TRA published a Statement of Essential Facts concerning the ongoing investigation into product dumping.

Liqui Moly Blends Outside Germany for the First Time

Liqui Moly Blends Outside Germany for the First Time

Liqui Moly starts production in Thailand, a company first.

Fuchs and KCF Partner on Equipment Failures

Fuchs and KCF Partner on Equipment Failures

Fuchs has partnered with KCF Technologies to help manufacturers reduce downtime and operating costs by addressing lubric …

Blue Water Bids $10 Billion for Citgo

Blue Water Bids $10 Billion for Citgo

An acquisition company made the winning U.S.$10 billion bid for the beleaguered ex-Venezuelan refiner Citgo.

Protest at Lube Company Over Deadly Accident

Protest at Lube Company Over Deadly Accident

Labor organizations and social activists staged a protest outside a lubricant company where three workers were killed a …