HD Hyundai Shell Base Oil, a joint venture between HD Hyundai Oilbank and Shell, plans to expand its Daesan facility to include a new API Group II base oil unit.

The lubricants industry continues to operate in a world of mounting complexity and volatility. A fresh wave of disruption — from renewed conflict in the Middle East affecting trade routes and supply chains, to the ongoing war in Ukraine and now escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.  Against this geopolitical backdrop, businesses are contending with rising costs, unpredictable logistics and the challenge of maintaining momentum in a constantly shifting environment. But behind all th...

Shipping accounts for 3% of greenhouse gas emissions and with global trade increasing, it is on track to be 10% by 2050 with no intervention. To counter this growth, the International Maritime Organization has rolled out net-zero emissions regulations that are pushing shipowners to move to dual fuel engines and alternative fuels to stay compliant, according to a speaker at a recent industry event. The IMO is aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and additional measures such as a ...

Rocol’s food-grade lubricants are the first to be recognized as PFAS-free, the safety standards oganization NSF announced last week. The certification confirms that the UK company’s products do not contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Dubbed “forever chemicals,” PFAS have become a focus of growing regulatory and public concern within the food production sector. They pose grave threats to human health and are found in vast quantities in household goods, as well as food ...

The global bio-lubricants market is projected to expand at a pace more than 20% faster than the overall lubricants sector over the next decade.

Chevron Marine Products has developed HDAX 9700, a lubricating oil formulated for use with both liquefied natural gas and low-sulphur liquid fuels, enabling engine operators to use a single oil across fuel types. The product recently received approval from Man Energy Solutions for four-stroke engines operating on LNG or distillates with sulphur content up to 0.1%, and it has also completed successful testing on Wartsila dual-fuel engines. HDAX 9700 is recommended for dual-fuel, medium-speed, fou...