Additives

EU Green Deal Weighs on Chemicals

EU Green Deal Weighs on Chemicals

October 3, 2022

The breakneck speed at which new regulations are being implemented in Europe may create drastic disruptions that the lub ...

An Antioxidant for Next-Generation Engine Oils

An Antioxidant for Next-Generation Engine Oils

October 3, 2022

Today’s engine oils must meet increasingly stringent performance standards. Fortunately, a new additive may help to en ...

SI Adds Antioxidant Capacity in India

SI Adds Antioxidant Capacity in India

September 30, 2022

Additives manufacturer SI Group is expanding production capacity at its Rasal, India, factory for antioxidants used in l ...

New Fuels and Engines Tax Marine Lubes

New Fuels and Engines Tax Marine Lubes

September 27, 2022

The emerging era of new ship engine designs and the mosaic of interim and future fuels that are part of shipping’s tra ...

Russian Base Oil Exports Decrease

Russian Base Oil Exports Decrease

September 27, 2022

Russia exported less base oil in June and July, compared to February, as shipments to Europe dwindled under the barrage ...

Afton Lifts Force Majeure

Afton Lifts Force Majeure

September 21, 2022

Afton Chemical lifted its force majeure declaration effective Sept. 8, the company confirmed to Lube Report. In July, Af ...

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Oronite Expands Singapore Plant

September 16, 2022

Chevron Oronite said Thursday that it has completed an expansion of its lubricant additive manufacturing plant in Singap ...

Tennessee Picked for Lithium Hydroxide Plant

Tennessee Picked for Lithium Hydroxide Plant

September 14, 2022

Piedmont Lithium chose Etowah, Tennessee as the site of a 30,000 metric tons per year lithium hydroxide plant, with comp ...

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Russia Shifts to Chinese Additive Imports

September 13, 2022

The volume of lubricant additives imported into Russia fell more than 70% in March, following the country’s invasion o ...

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Jalos Studies Lube Test Methods

September 9, 2022

Japan Lubricating Oil Society recently reported results of studies that it completed into the accuracy of test methods f ...

Western Lubricant Additive Makers Exit Russia

Western Lubricant Additive Makers Exit Russia

September 1, 2022

The Big Four additive suppliers have reportedly exited the Russian market. How might this exodus affect finished lubrica ...

Better But Not Out of the Woods

Better But Not Out of the Woods

September 1, 2022

Recovery from the pandemic has felt slow and painful for many lubricant industry players, but more stable conditions may ...

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Profits Rise at Vertex, Perimeter Solutions

August 24, 2022

Vertex Energy Inc. reported a 178% increase in gross profit and increased sales for its used motor oil collection and pr ...

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Innov Expands VI Improver Capacity

August 19, 2022

Innov Oil announced completion of an expansion that more than doubles its capacity to produce the company’s X series o ...

Afton Declares Force Majeure

Afton Declares Force Majeure

August 3, 2022

Afton Chemical declared force majeure effective July 26 because flooding at its additives plant in Sauget, Illinois – ...

An Overview of Metalworking Fluids

An Overview of Metalworking Fluids

August 1, 2022

This crash course in metalworking fluids covers everything from health and safety to formulation basics.

Spotlight on Additives

Spotlight on Additives

August 1, 2022

Lanxess explains how its sulfur carriers combine versatility and exceptional performance.

Pilot Chemical Releases First Sustainability Report

Pilot Chemical Releases First Sustainability Report

July 29, 2022

Pilot Chemical released its first sustainability report, signaling an awareness of demands for sustainable operations al ...