Volume 10 Issue 19

Gazprom Opens White Oils Plant
May 7, 2025Gazpromneft-Lubricants starts white oils production in Russia.

Mannol Brake Fluid Fails Second VLS Testing
May 7, 2025Mannol brake fluid fails second round of tests to ensure it meets life-saving performance claims.

Luberef Replaces Catalyst Amid Lower Q1 Revenue
May 7, 2025Saudi-based base oil producer Luberef completed the replacement of its hydrocracker catalyst at its Yanbu site.

Safety-Kleen Turned a Corner, Says CEO
May 7, 2025Consistent performance by Safety-Kleen helped parent company Clean Harbors edge past first quarter earnings expectations.

Career Moves: Who's Working Where
May 7, 2025Waste oil collector ReGen III Corp. appointed Liam Gallacher to its board. As a current shareholder, Liam brings experience of business development, finance, capital raising and governance in the oil, energy and sustainability sectors, which aligns with the company’s strategic goals. Bianca Rösler will lead Castrol Germany GmbH’s automotive division, taking over from Christian Lau. Rhea D’Jesus will oversee Castrol’s plants in Germany, Belgium, France and Turkey. Patrick Bell, who r...

Briefly Noted
May 7, 2025Shell launched a portfolio of transformer insulating liquids called Shell Midel, made from a range of natural and synthetic ester-based fluids. Shell acquired Midel from UK company M&I Materials, as well as its direct immersion cooling Mivolt range for battery energy storage, data centers and e-mobility. Vibra Energia introduced its Lubrax Top Auto lubricant range into the Brazilian market, developed for hybrid vehicles and compliant with the new API SQ/ILSAC GF-7 specification. Brazilian lu...