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Blue Tide Completes First Phase of Project

Lube Report Americas - February 14, 2024

Blue Tide Environmental announced today completion of the first phase of its base oils rerefinery in Baytown, Texas – ...

Base Oil Report: Pricing

Base Oil Report: Pricing

Lubes'n'Greases - December 1, 2022

Once more, supply and demand do not match in the North American base oil market. What has caused the imbalance?

Base Oil Report: Pricing

Base Oil Report: Pricing

Lubes'n'Greases - August 1, 2022

Crude oil and feedstock prices remain volatile, and the summer months have ushered in yet another round of base oil pric ...

Base Oil Report: Pricing

Base Oil Report: Pricing

Lubes'n'Greases - July 6, 2022

With the war in Ukraine still raging on and feedstock prices soaring, this summer is shaping up to be a wild ride for th ...

As the Pendulum Swings

As the Pendulum Swings

Lubes'n'Greases - February 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic led to sharp changes in base oil pricing and margins. Will the market settle into a new post-pande ...

Base Oil Supply Said to Depend on Fuels

Base Oil Supply Said to Depend on Fuels

Lube Report Americas - February 17, 2021

Base stock supply is likely to remain tight until demand for fuels picks up again, an industry insider told attendees of ...

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No Base Oil Plant Is an Island

Lubes'n'Greases - January 1, 2021

There are approximately 120 large fuels refineries worldwide that produce base oils as part of their overall product sla ...

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Baton Rouge Refinery Hit by Fire

Lube Report Americas - February 28, 2020

ExxonMobil is still mum on the cause and effect of a massive fire last week at its large refinery and chemical facility ...

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Texas Plant to Recycle Used Motor Oil

Lube Report - July 13, 2016

TopSail Energy LP plans to construct a processing facility in Baytown, Texas, to recycle used motor oil into marketable ...

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Century Swaps Rerefinery Site

Lube Report - November 26, 2014

Century Refineries Pvt. has sold its land and unfinished rerefinery in Bay City, Texas, and agreed to acquire an 8 milli ...

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Base Oils Break-even Puzzle

Lubes'n'Greases - May 27, 2014

Quality alone doesnt guarantee refining success. Investors also must weigh economic factors such as size, location, yiel ...

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Indian Firm to Rerefine in Texas

Lube Report - October 16, 2013

India-based Century Refineries broke ground last month on a $1.7 million rerefinery outside Bay City, Texas, with vacuum ...

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Groups I, II Battle for Market Dominance

Lube Report - January 9, 2013

Over the next five years, the lube industry will see a fierce battle between API Group I and II base oils for market dom ...

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High-priced Energy? Get Used to It

Lube Report - March 16, 2011

LONDON – For API Group I solvent refining plants in a world of high-priced crude, only 40 to 60 percent of their p ...

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Veolia, Total Team to Recycle Used Oil

Lube Report - December 13, 2006

Veolia Environnement and Total on Nov. 30 announced the creation of Osilub, a joint venture to develop a sustainable use ...