Volume 10 Issue 34

Pertamina Refining Unit Buys Stake in Base Oil JV

Pertamina’s refining division acquired a 14% stake in base oil producer Patra SK from SK Enmove

Motorcycle Oil Clocks Fastest Lube Growth, Kline

Demand for motorcycle engine oil will grow faster than any other finished lubricant over the next five years.

Motul, Castrol Lead Poland Auto Oil Rankings, Liqui Moly Gains

Polish consumers preferred Motul and Castrol as top brands of motor oil in 2024, followed by Liqui Moly, which staged the strongest rebound.

South Korea Base Oil Exports Down in July

Base oil exports from South Korea rose 5% year over year in July, but the value of those exports dropped 2% due to lower prices.

New Distribution Deals Puts Richful into Latin America

Richful inked a deal with BAISA to be its exclusive distributor for Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.