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African Demand Keeps Global Growth Buoyant

LNG Magazine EMEA - September 17, 2019

Africa is one of the developing regions where lube suppliers can find comfort in an otherwise underwhelming global scene ...

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Closer Harmony for East African Lube Standards

August 17, 2019

The East African Community is moving closer to standards integration for goods and services. Petroleum products are also ...

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Marketing Matters

July 16, 2019

Emeka Umejei gets down and dirty with waste oil rerefining in Africa.

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Waste Not, Lube Not

June 17, 2019

Waste plastic is a global problem with potentially ruinous consequences if mismanaged. It is keenly felt in countries li ...

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South Africas Lubricants Market Springs Back

February 18, 2019

Years of economic doldrums have dampened demand for lubricants in the African country. Blenders and marketers remain opt ...

Africa Caught Between Group I and II

Africa Caught Between Group I and II

January 18, 2019

While the transition from Group I to Group II in the Middle East is a major focus, Africa is another key market where th ...

Regulating East Africas Lubes Market

Regulating East Africas Lubes Market

October 19, 2018

Some of the regions lubricant markets are beset by unlicensed dealers and fake products. In response, two governments ha ...

North Africas Patchwork Lubricants Market

North Africas Patchwork Lubricants Market

September 19, 2018

Each country in the regions lubricants market has its own supply-and-demand characteristics, but all are on an upward, a ...

Poured Under a Bad Sign: Counterfeit Lubes Harm the Industry

Poured Under a Bad Sign: Counterfeit Lubes Harm the Industry

September 19, 2018

Phony lubricant products and performance claims are reportedly widespread in some developing markets. Oil companies must ...

Generator Lubricants Are Key to Nigerias Economy

Generator Lubricants Are Key to Nigerias Economy

August 17, 2018

Ever-increasing demand on insufficient infrastructure widens the gap between generation capacity and consumption of elec ...

South Africa Drives Food-grade Lube Market

South Africa Drives Food-grade Lube Market

July 15, 2018

The country is one of the biggest economies on the continent, with a highly developed and growing food processing indust ...

Sludge Match

Sludge Match

July 15, 2018

African vehicles face a perfect storm of adverse operating conditions - hot weather, low-quality oils and poor maintenan ...

Sub-Saharan Africa Flexitank Market Growing

Sub-Saharan Africa Flexitank Market Growing

June 19, 2018

When margins are tight and currency is scarce, base oil traders often look for ways to cut costs. One place to look is f ...

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Marketing Matters

May 17, 2018

Emeka Umejei explores the spread of Group II base oils in Africa.

Cement Industry Lays Foundation for East African Lube Demand

Cement Industry Lays Foundation for East African Lube Demand

April 18, 2018

The regions cement business is growing. But a dusty, hot and heavy environment make cement plants punishing arenas in wh ...

Nigerian Lubes Demand is Rising but Will Quality?

Nigerian Lubes Demand is Rising but Will Quality?

March 16, 2018

Africas largest economy and its biggest producer of crude oil could become the continents number-one lubricants market. ...

Urbanization Spurs Demand for Kenyan Auto Oil

Urbanization Spurs Demand for Kenyan Auto Oil

February 20, 2018

Kenya is a key lubricants market in the East Africa region, with total finished lubricants demand of 53,500 metric tons ...