Paraffinic Group III+

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Chevron Buys Neste Base Oil Business

October 5, 2021

Neste has agreed to sell its API Group III business to Chevron, the companies announced Monday, a deal that expands Chev ...

PAO Springs Forward

PAO Springs Forward

March 4, 2021

Polyalphaolefins are expensive, available from just a handful of producers and increasingly being replaced in automotive ...

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Adnoc Offers Base Oil Guarantee

October 13, 2020

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. said Monday that it will now guarantee that its base stocks meet specified parameters for vis ...

PAO Blend Steps into the EV Thermal Management Fray

PAO Blend Steps into the EV Thermal Management Fray

May 7, 2020

All vehicles require a range of lubricants, greases, coolants and fluids, and EVs are no exception. Existing base stock ...

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Consultant: Hybrids Will Need Group III+

January 1, 2020

The trend toward electrified vehicles will mean an increase in demand for API Group III+ base stocks because they will b ...

Consultant: Hybrids Will Need Group III+

Consultant: Hybrids Will Need Group III+

December 24, 2019

The trend toward electrified vehicles will mean an increase in demand for Group III+ base stocks because they will be ne ...

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Petronas Plans to Double Group III Supply

April 12, 2019

Petronas aims to double its supply of API Group III base oils within four years, a top official with its international l ...

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Group II, III Continue Growth

October 9, 2013

API Group III base oil will enjoy the strongest base stock demand growth through 2017, followed by Group II, consultancy ...