Geopolitical conflict, severe weather systems, a longshoremen’s strike and more induced some anxiety in the base oil market in September and early O ...

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

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

Chinese private refiner Bohui ceased operation of its aromatic extraction and treated distillate aromatic extract units after local tax authorities sl ...

The summer season ushered in an uptick in base oil activity. Will the rest of the year keep pace?

Will the contrasting currents roiling the base oils market subside, or will they become even more pronounced as lubricant consumption reaches its deno ...

Blue Tide Environmental announced today completion of the first phase of its base oils rerefinery in Baytown, Texas – a low-sulfur vacuum gasoil pla ...

The first weeks of 2024 ushered in a wave of posted price decreases. Which factors are swaying market dynamics in the first quarter?

With the announcement of several posted price decreases, it is clear that the base oil market has been unable to escape the usual year-end doldrums.

Gabriela Wheeler explains why the North American base oil market is resisting its usual seasonal slowdown.

Despite posted price increases in September, there has been a sense of anxiety hanging over the base oil market during the fourth quarter.

Several factors seemed to have helped keep the base oil supply overhang in check during the third quarter. Gabriela Wheeler explains what some of thos ...

ExxonMobil on Tuesday announced the startup of two new chemical production units at its Baytown, Texas manufacturing facility, including a linear alph ...

After a rather slumberous spring and summer, activity in the base oil market has finally started to pick up.

The march of China companies stepping into the polyalphaolefin business continues, as acrylic acid producer Satellite Chemical recently disclosed plan ...

The summer driving season usually ushers in increased base oil activity, but market dynamics this year have deviated from the norm.

Activity in the base oil market continues to be lethargic. Might a change be in store despite recent posted price decreases?

What factors caused base oil production in the United States to drop off last year?

The base oil market got off to a slow start in 2023. Might its sluggishness be a precursor to a more upbeat year?

Shell and China National Offshore Oil Co. are moving forward with plans to begin producing linear alpha olefins at their joint venture chemical refine ...