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Ukraine Launches Fifth Attack on Rosneft Refinery
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Ukraine Launches Fifth Attack on Rosneft Refinery

October 21, 2025

Ukrainian drones struck Rosneft’s Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery on the night of Oct. 18–19, according to a statement ...

Gabriel India and SK Enmove Ink JV

Gabriel India and SK Enmove Ink JV

October 21, 2025

SK Enmove entered into a joint venture with auto parts maker Gabriel India to distribute the Korean company’s rang ...

Viva Energy Puts Up New Lube Plant in Western Australia

Viva Energy Puts Up New Lube Plant in Western Australia

October 20, 2025

Viva Energy has opened a AUD 25 million (U.S.$16.4 million) lubricants and grease manufacturing facility in Karratha, We ...

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Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

October 20, 2025

Business was proceeding at anticipated levels for October, with key markets such as India expected to slow down for week ...

Relabelling Rife at Mannol’s U.K. Distributor

Relabelling Rife at Mannol’s U.K. Distributor

October 15, 2025

Former employees of United Kingdom lubricant distributor Lubriage told Lube Report that company staff systematically rep ...

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Briefly Noted

October 15, 2025

The Fuchs Group has acquired its long-time Swiss distribution partner Aseol Suisse AG as part of its growth strategy in ...

Drone Strike Hits Bashneft’s Ufa Refinery

Drone Strike Hits Bashneft’s Ufa Refinery

October 15, 2025

Bashneft’s refinery in Ufa, Russia, was attacked by Ukrainian drones Saturday, causing undetermined damage to another ...

Automotive Lube Demand Dwindling Rapidly in China

Automotive Lube Demand Dwindling Rapidly in China

October 15, 2025

China’s automotive lubricant market is experiencing a sharp contraction as new energy vehicles gain ground, according ...

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Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

October 15, 2025

Fundamentals in the base oils market varied according to each category, with a tighter supply and demand scenario for so ...

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Weekly EMEA Base Oil Price Report

October 14, 2025

The main news surrounding European, Middle Eastern and African base oil markets was Monday’s signing of a peace accord ...

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Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

October 13, 2025

Some markets were expected to jump back into action following week-long holidays and others were preparing for subdued a ...

Podcast 33: Dexron-VI, a Landmark Specification

Podcast 33: Dexron-VI, a Landmark Specification

October 13, 2025

A quarter of a century ago, General Motors broke out with its new six-speed automatic transmission. It was a major techn ...

Oleon Eyes Opportunities with U.S. Expansion

Oleon Eyes Opportunities with U.S. Expansion

October 10, 2025

Oleon, a globally recognized expert in esters and oleochemicals, is expanding its U.S. presence with a new state-of-the- ...

Christie Criticizes Trump at ILMA

Christie Criticizes Trump at ILMA

October 8, 2025

Ex-New Jersey governor Chris Christie slammed President Donald Trump’s trade and foreign policies at ILMA

VLS Starts Probe into False Stellantis Specification Claims

VLS Starts Probe into False Stellantis Specification Claims

October 8, 2025

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications began an investigation and issued a warning regarding engine oils that clai ...

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Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

October 8, 2025

Base oil market participants appeared to have come to terms with current industry conditions and made a concerted e ...

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SK Minerals & Additives Goes for IPO

October 8, 2025

Specialty chemicals producer SK Minerals & Additives will open its initial public offering on Oct. 10, 2025, looking ...