Base oil exports from the United States were flat in June, while base oil imports into the country declined 9%, compared to the same month last year, ...

Some segments of the base oils market have tipped towards the tight side, while others showed some lengthening given high production rates and slowing ...

The initial back-to-work enthusiasm appears to be missing from the EMEA base oil markets with very few large purchases made either for export markets, ...

Eneos Corp. is conducting a two-year study on recycled waste lubricants to help establish supply of rerefined base oil in Japan, the company said in a ...

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

Base oil pricing dynamics have been hot all year long, but things may finally be cooling down.

Base oil production in the United States declined 8% in June, compared to the same month last year, according to data released by a government agency. ...

With the end of the summer driving season and the Labor Day holiday just around the corner, it was not surprising to see activity in the base oils mar ...

Lube Report temporarily publishes Ray Masson’s column every other week. His EMEA Base Oil Price Report will appear again in next week’s issue.

Thai Oil reported that net profit for its base oil business fell 60% in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year. Sales were pressure ...

South Korea exported 7% less base oil in July than in the same month last year, but the declared value of those oils was 25% higher, according to data ...

While most segments of the United States base oils market seemed to move at a slower pace as the summer driving season wound down, the unplanned exten ...

Base oil exports from the United States declined 9% in May, while base oil imports into the country fell 20%, although the import volume was the highe ...

Vertex Energy Inc. reported a 178% increase in gross profit and increased sales for its used motor oil collection and processing business, and Perimet ...

An Italian association that promotes recycling of waste lubricants has sharply cut a finished lubricant tax designed to help finance those efforts, th ...

As we approach the end of August, there are some signs of a trickle of players making their way back to their offices and desks from the start of this ...

Following fairly significant decreases last week, spot prices in the Asian base oils market seemingly continued on free fall. Several export shipments ...

Activity in the United States base oils market proceeded at a moderate pace as participants enjoyed the last few days of the summer holidays and buyer ...

Lube Report temporarily publishes Ray Masson’s column every other week. His EMEA Base Oil Price Report will appear again in next week’s issue.

Base oil prices in Asia tumbled this week on more moderate crude oil and feedstock prices compared to a month ago, along with mounting supplies and we ...