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Claiming the Quality High Ground

LNG Magazine EMEA - August 17, 2019

Europes auto and lubricant industry trade bodies work in close accord to write engine oil performance specs. But it is t ...

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Rosneft Pushes Hard Against Western Sanctions

July 16, 2019

Russian lubricant companies are leaning in to plug the import substitution gap, and Rosneft is at the forefront of that ...

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Last Word

June 18, 2019

Katie Kellenberger gets to grips with new EU emissions limits.

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REACH: Opportunity or Obstacle to Innovation

June 17, 2019

The passing of the final registration deadline for REACH offers a chance to review the impact of the European Unions lan ...

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Phoenix From the Lubes

June 17, 2019

The once-shuttered Ukrainian lubricant maker Azmol is alive and kicking again. But its revived fortunes could hinge on g ...

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Base Oil Report

March 18, 2019

Ray Masson looks at the Middle Easts base oil scene.

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Last Word

January 18, 2019

Simon Johns offers a brief explainer on the delay behind the release of the latest ACEA sequences.

Group II Base Oil Rallies in Europe

Group II Base Oil Rallies in Europe

January 18, 2019

Europe has at last jumped on the fast-moving Group II bandwagon, one that started in the United States and has moved to ...

Russia Braces for Fresh U.S. Sanctions

Russia Braces for Fresh U.S. Sanctions

September 19, 2018

As Moscow faces new constraints on its hydrocarbons industry, the countrys lubricants business could also be damaged. To ...

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CUSTOM CONTENT: Building for the Future Through Partnerships and Projects

September 19, 2018

Over the 10 years since it was founded, Lukoil Lubricants has become a key player in the global lubricants industry.

EUs Ecolabel Gets Practical Update

EUs Ecolabel Gets Practical Update

June 19, 2018

The EUs Ecolabel standard for lubricants is being updated. While it has raised some concerns among those in the lubrican ...

Uptake Grows for OEM Genuine Oils in Russia

Uptake Grows for OEM Genuine Oils in Russia

April 18, 2018

Against a backdrop of economic hardship, increased awareness of car maintenance and a crackdown on fake oils has seen an ...

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Marketing Matters

March 16, 2018

Tim Sullivan and Simon Johns report on Adnocs new Group III distribution deal with Chemlube.

Russian Motor Oil Consumption on Upward Path

Russian Motor Oil Consumption on Upward Path

February 20, 2018

Despite slumping car sales over the past two years, demand for vehicle motor oil in Russia is projected to slowly recove ...

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Reach a Conclusion

January 18, 2018

The deadline for registering chemicals under the EUs landmark REACH regulation is fast approaching. This cut-off is espe ...

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European Oil Specs in the Middle East

December 11, 2017

Europe has a dizzying array of automaker-recommended engine oil specifications, thanks largely to some of the worlds mos ...

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Russian and European Challenges for Metalworking Fluids

December 11, 2017

When comparing metalworking fluid trends in developed markets, the forces and constraints that shape them can be diverse ...