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U.S. Base Oil Output Rose in June

September 25, 2024

Base oil production in the United States rose 12% in June, year on year, as this year’s output continued to run ahead ...

Petromaca Builds Rerefinery in Venezuela

Petromaca Builds Rerefinery in Venezuela

September 18, 2024

Venezuelan petrochemical and environmental management company Petromaca’s rerefinery is the latest used lubricant recy ...

Base Oil Imports to China Decline

Base Oil Imports to China Decline

September 11, 2024

July base oil imports to China fell 14% from the same month of 2023 as domestic lubricant demand remained lukewarm and l ...

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Pakistan’s National Refinery Still in the Red

September 4, 2024

Rising cost of sales forced National Refinery Ltd, Pakistan’s only base oil refiner, to announce losses of Rs 15.79 bi ...

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Brazil Base Oil Output, Imports Rise

September 4, 2024

Base oil production in Brazil rose 8% in July, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from a ...

September Base Oil Report

September Base Oil Report

September 3, 2024

Base oil conditions have been favorable during the summer months, but suppliers are still preparing for unexpected storm ...

U.S. Base Oil Output Flat in May

U.S. Base Oil Output Flat in May

August 21, 2024

Base oil production in the United States was about flat in May, compared to the same month of 2023. Meanwhile base oil i ...

New CEO Takes the Helm at Puraglobe

New CEO Takes the Helm at Puraglobe

August 21, 2024

German rerefiner Puraglobe appointed a new CEO, Alois Virag. He replaces the long-serving Andreas Schueppel, who was at ...

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The Arduous Path of Rerefining in Asia

August 14, 2024

As global environmental concerns and sustainability efforts continue to grow, many governments have started to implement ...

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Prospects from Sapref Buy-out Debated

August 14, 2024

The state’s acquisition of the Sapref refinery in Durban could revive local base oils production in South Africa’s i ...

August Base Oil Report

August Base Oil Report

August 1, 2024

Base oil demand has remained strong in the summer months. Might this good fortune persist?

S-Oil Base Oil Income Steady in Q2

S-Oil Base Oil Income Steady in Q2

July 31, 2024

S-Oil's Q2 base oil results were steady, while petrochemicals income offset poor refining returns.

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Germany Base Oil Output Flat in April

July 31, 2024

Base oil production in Germany rose a scant half percentage point year on year to 148,848 metric tons in April, while im ...

Societal Shifts Shape Asia Lube Trends

Societal Shifts Shape Asia Lube Trends

July 31, 2024

Societal needs will drive lubricant industry changes, and Asia will see some of the most dramatic developments given the ...

Podcast 23: Max Bright Stock Potential

Podcast 23: Max Bright Stock Potential

July 29, 2024

Much of Europe's API Group I capacity is closed and there's a scarcity of bright stock. This may not be of great concern ...

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Weekly U.S. Base Oil Price Report

July 10, 2024

All eyes turned toward the United States Gulf Coast early this week, as Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of th ...

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Avista, IFP Urge Price Support in India

July 10, 2024

Avista Oil and IFP Petro – two companies partnering to develop a waste lubricant rerefinery in India – said recently ...

U.S. Base Oils at Post-Covid High

U.S. Base Oils at Post-Covid High

July 10, 2024

Base oil production in the United States rose 6% in April – another solid month as the industry gets off to its best s ...