The American Petroleum Institute has approved its new Proposed Category 12 (PC-12) specification for heavy-duty engine oils. The standard has now been added to API 1509, the document that governs its Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS), clearing the way for products to be developed and certified under the new category, the API said in a press release. API’s licensing is central to the North American lubricants market and holds sway over much of North and South America andothe...

German specialty chemicals producer Lanxess has announced a sharp increase in prices for diphenylamine (DPA) and alkylated diphenylamine (ADPA) on non-contract volumes, citing rising costs for energy, raw materials and logistics. The move reflects mounting pressure on global supply chains from U.S.- and Israeli-led attacks on Iran, driving up freight costs and complicating supply flows. These developments feed into chemical production costs, particularly for products dependent on globally traded...

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) and Re Sustainability Ltd plan to establish a nationwide system for collecting and rerefining used lubricating oil in India, the companies said. The project is intended to formalize collection of used oil and support domestic supply of re-refined base oils, as demand for lubricants continues to grow. The companies will set up a joint venture to oversee collection, aggregation, logistics and processing. The system will source used oil from automotive workshops, industr...

Puma Energy has entered the Democratic Republic of Congo’s lubricants market through a five-year agreement with Hass Petroleum, marking its first move into the country’s lubricants segment. Under the deal, Hass will distribute Puma’s products nationwide, underscoring rising competition among suppliers targeting Central Africa’s expanding industrial base. Demand for lubricants across Sub-Saharan Africa is increasing, driven by mining, transport and infrastructure development. However, sup...