Biodegradable base stocks have yet to gain much popularity in China, but a growing number of companies are making investments and positioning their bu ...

A shortage of United States dollars in Nigeria has discouraged base oil and additive purchases by local lubricant blenders, creating an artificial sca ...

The Chinese grease market, the worlds largest, needs to undergo a significant shift in coming years toward high-performance, high-temperature products ...

Lubricant supplier Oando Marketing Plc. expanded its blending plant in Lagos, Nigeria, solidifying its position as one of the countrys largest produce ...

The U.S. government has reserved over $100 million in loan guarantees for a commercial-scale Biosynthetic Technologies facility that would use fatty a ...

As warranties expire on the first waves of Indonesia's low-cost green cars, independent automobile workshops are likely to see significant growth in t ...

Ashland reported operating income of $92 million for its Valvoline segment during the quarter that ended Dec. 31, up 10.8 percent year to year. Sales ...

Steve Swedberg examines the 90-second future of oil changes.

Tom Glenn muses on whether HDMO and PCMO might one day reconverge.

The second largest economy in Latin America is developing a more sophisticated palate and increasing appetite for lubricants.

The search is on for the next generation of extreme pressure additives to replace chlorinated paraffins in metalworking fluids.

As shippers cut costs and heavy base oil grades dwindle, marine oil producers must find ways of staying afloat.

With polyalphaolefin demand growing faster than supply, Illinois renewables company Elevance believes its plant-based version is the answer. How fast ...

Emeka Umejei examines the lubricants market in Africa.

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are taking action to ensure the safe collection and disposal of used lubricants.

The issue of sustainability has quickly moved up the corporate agenda in the Middle East as the region becomes a global base oil and re-export hub for ...

The effort to boost fuel economy ever higher has forced the auto industry to examine every possible avenue to cut friction and improve efficiency.

Analysts believe Africa will be forced to move away from Group I base oils due to the on-going closure of these plants and the upgrade in the continen ...

Looking for sustained growth at a time of structural imbalance and lower demand in Europe, the Portuguese supplier is looking to new markets to increa ...

Joe Beeton reviews the European market for synthetics.