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Kixx’s Next-Generation Lubricants Powering Tomorrow’s Industries

Kixx’s Next-Generation Lubricants Powering Tomorrow’s Industries

September 26, 2025

The need for next-generation lubricants that optimize performance is now greater than ever.

Dexron-VI: The Test of Time

Dexron-VI: The Test of Time

September 26, 2025

A 20-year look back at the development of a landmark automatic transmission fluid specification.

Singapore Base Oil Plant Becomes World’s Biggest

Singapore Base Oil Plant Becomes World’s Biggest

September 24, 2025

The just-completed expansion of ExxonMobil’s base oil plant on Singapore’s Jurong Island makes it the largest such f ...

Mexican Smugglers Disguise Fuel as Lubricant

Mexican Smugglers Disguise Fuel as Lubricant

September 24, 2025

Mexican authorities have launched an investigation into customs offices nationwide over allegations that imported fuel w ...

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Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

September 24, 2025

Some base oil cuts were exposed to downward pressure due to sluggish demand and mounting supplies, but others maintained ...

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ExxonMobil Completes Singapore Expansion

September 24, 2025

ExxonMobil has completed the most recent expansion of its API Group II base oil plant on Singapore’s Jurong Island.

U.K. Raises Tariffs on UAE, Lithuanian Imports

U.K. Raises Tariffs on UAE, Lithuanian Imports

September 24, 2025

TRA published a Statement of Essential Facts concerning the ongoing investigation into product dumping.

Liqui Moly Blends Outside Germany for the First Time

Liqui Moly Blends Outside Germany for the First Time

September 23, 2025

Liqui Moly starts production in Thailand, a company first.

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Weekly EMEA Base Oil Price Report

September 23, 2025

As the calendar passed the autumn equinox this week, marking when  the sun’s path moves from the Northern to the Sout ...

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Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

September 22, 2025

Base oil prices were generally holding in Asia, although there was still downward pressure on the heavy viscosity grades ...

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Briefly Noted

September 22, 2025

WearCheck, a condition-monitoring specialist based in Durban, South Africa, launched a new website for its lubricant-man ...

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Briefly Noted

September 17, 2025

Lubrizol in Pakistan. Valvoline Cummins colab with Mahindra and Mahindra. Motul to Supply MacLaren.

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Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

September 17, 2025

Slowing demand from some lubricant segments resulted in lengthening base oil supplies, diminishing support for a number ...

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Ingevity Reaches Deal to Sell Tall Oil Refinery

September 17, 2025

Ingevity has reached an agreement to sell its crude tall oil refinery in North Charleston, South Carolina, the latest in ...

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Fuchs and KCF Partner on Equipment Failures

September 17, 2025

Fuchs has partnered with KCF Technologies to help manufacturers reduce downtime and operating costs by addressing lubric ...

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Viskosil Wins Trademark Case Against Vistony

September 17, 2025

Peruvian lubricant supplier Viskosil Industries won a trademark infringement judgement last month against competitor Vis ...

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PSP Posts Jump in Profits

September 17, 2025

Despite a slight dip in revenues, Thai lubricant producer PSP Specialties reported a 37% jump in net profit for the firs ...

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U.S. Base Oil Output Weak During First Half

September 17, 2025

Oil refiners in the United States produced just 27.2 million barrels of base oil during the first six months of this yea ...