Renewable base stock supplier Novvi emerged from voluntary bankruptcy last week with a new ownership structure and a capital infusion aimed at helping ...

Chemical company Novvi LLC filed what it described as a voluntary bankruptcy petition Sunday, stating that it intends to repay all outstanding externa ...

Trevor Gauntlett talks to Novvi's Bill Downey about what makes a base stock truly sustainable.

How are today’s EALs formulated to deliver reliable performance in a broad range of industrial applications?

Which biobased base stocks are popular right now, and which ones might step in as viable alternatives in the future?

The lubricants industry is constantly looking for sustainable replacements for traditional mineral oils. How does soybean oil fit the bill?

Entering an important phase for greener, more sustainable lubricants Gone are the days when biobased lubricants were considered niche products and ...

The ever-growing emphasis on sustainability is pushing the lubricants industry to develop products that help achieve carbon neutrality. In the base st ...

India implemented a temporary cut in the duty charged on palm oil imports, part of an effort to offset a sharp run-up in prices over the past year. An ...

Performance without Compromise Esters have become almost synonymous with high-performance formulations used in demanding environments where other b ...

While global lubricant demand drags, says Caitlin Jacobs, the odds are still looking good for renewable and biodegradable base stocks.

From chainsaw blades to the elevator in the Statue of Liberty, soybean oil is on its way up as a viable alternative to mineral oil. New technology is ...

G-Oil Green Motor Oil brags that its the first biodegradable engine oil to meet the API SM category. Its next hurdle: turning boasts into profits.