lubricants

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The Grease That Came in From the Cold

LNG Magazine EMEA - August 17, 2019

Testing lubricating greases is challenging at the best of times. Testing them under sub-zero temperatures, more so.

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Claiming the Quality High Ground

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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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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Sowing the Seeds of Change

June 17, 2019

While still meeting only a small part of overall lubricant demand, biobased lubricants can play a big role in mitigating ...

Sustainability Blooms in the Lubricants Industry

Sustainability Blooms in the Lubricants Industry

February 18, 2019

With greater pressure on the lubricants industry to help meet climate change goals, a new task force is taking a detaile ...

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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 ...

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Last Word

February 18, 2019

Simon Johns asks what will happen to the U.K.s lubricants market after Brexit.

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Last Word

October 22, 2018

Katie Kellenberger sounds the warning bell over looming sulfur regulations and economic viability at sea.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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.

Searching for Solid Performance in Space

Searching for Solid Performance in Space

May 17, 2018

Lubricants arent only essential for smooth running here on Earth. Machinery that leaves terra firma must also be lubrica ...

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Marketing Matters

April 18, 2018

Richard Beercheck highlights the opportunities for industrial lubricants.

Lube Growth Makes India Fertile Ground for Deals

Lube Growth Makes India Fertile Ground for Deals

March 16, 2018

India is poised for exciting times ahead as the lure of mergers and acquisitions attracts domestic and foreign lubricant ...

Beyond Esters to Next-Generation Synthetic Base Fluids

Beyond Esters to Next-Generation Synthetic Base Fluids

February 20, 2018

The resurgence of naturally sourced, renewable synthetic base fluids is in full swing, but the jury's still out on which ...

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Do Lube Blenders Dream of Electric Cars?

January 18, 2018

The electric vehicle revolution is close to a tipping point. In the balance is the future of the global finished lubric ...