Expansions & Upgrades

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Shell Still Aims High in Russia

February 13, 2018

Shell, the worlds leading lubricant marketer, has seen its business in Russia grow slower than intended, but it still co ...

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More U.S. Finished Lube Prices Rise

January 31, 2018

Chevron, Phillips 66, Total and Petro-Canada America Lubricants notified U.S. customers of upcoming finished lubricant p ...

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UAE Blender Changes Hands

January 2, 2018

Indias Maximus International Ltd. said its United Arab Emirates-based unit plans to acquire a controlling stake in Pacif ...

Sinopec Project Doubles NPG Capacity

Sinopec Project Doubles NPG Capacity

December 26, 2017

BASF and Sinopec plan to double capacity of neopentyl glycol, a component of polyester resins for synthetic lubricants, ...

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Sinopec to Enhance White Oils Offering

December 19, 2017

Sinopec plans to boost its white oils production capacity at two new units in Jingmen, China, said Lin Yunxiang, a divis ...

Gulf Opens Chennai Lube Plant

Gulf Opens Chennai Lube Plant

December 19, 2017

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. opened its new blending plant in Chennai last week with capacity to make 50,000 metric to ...

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Emirati Supplier Grabs for Indian Market Share

December 5, 2017

The United Arab Emirates-based German Mirror Lubricants & Greases launched its Mirr Oils brand of lubricants in India.

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SK Sets Bold Goals in China

November 28, 2017

SK Lubricants is aiming to strengthen its presence in China through a business alliance with global tire giant Michelin ...

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Mitsui Eyes Expansion

November 28, 2017

Japans Mitsui Chemicals Inc. plans to expand capacity for its Lucant-branded polymer lubricant additives, the company to ...

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Puma Roars into Pakistan

November 14, 2017

Singapore-based Puma Energy Holdings acquired Pakistans Admore Gas Pvt. and plans to rebrand its 470 retail outlets to m ...

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Chinese Ether Maker Flexes Muscles in R&D

November 7, 2017

A Chinese ether maker decided to maximize its competitiveness through serving niche markets.

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Chevron Oronite Doubles Carboxylate Capacity

November 7, 2017

Chevron Oronite completed an expansion of its additives plant in Singapore that doubles its global carboxylate-based det ...

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Gazprom Eyes Pakistan Expansion

October 31, 2017

Gazpromneft-Lubricants last week confirmed it plans to expand its network of fast lube and car maintenance stations into ...

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Singaporean Oil Broker to Blend in Oman

October 17, 2017

Trescorp Alliance Pte., a Singaporean trader of oil and petroleum products, plans to establish a lubricant park in Sohar ...

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CNPC Aims Big in Additives

October 17, 2017

CNPC has begun supplying a variety of lubricants-related products, including lube additives, in a bid to gain new client ...

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Pertamina Accelerates International Push

October 17, 2017

Indonesias state-owned PT Pertamina Lubricants began using Thailand as a launching point for expansion in China and Indo ...

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HPCL Launches Lubes in Myanmar

October 17, 2017

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. began selling lubricants in Myanmar, claiming its the first Indian oil marketing company ...

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KLK Expands Esters Capacity

October 10, 2017

Malaysias KLK Oleo Sdn increased its ester production capacity by 40 percent with the completion of a new plant in Klang ...