Exports of finished lubricants produced in the United States fell for the second month in a row in June after reaching their highest level of 2026 in April, according to U.S. Census Bureau trade data. Shipments totaled 3.01 million barrels in June, down 9.3% from May and 17.6% from April. The June figure closed a volatile first half of the year. Domestic exports fell to 2.44 million barrels in February before rising to 3.35 million in March and 3.65 million in April. May shipments totaled 3.32 m...

Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries are beginning to disrupt the country’s passenger car motor oil market, with lubricant suppliers reporting shortages, longer delivery times and price increases of as much as 100% for some products, according to news reports.

Clean Harbors has agreed to acquire environmental and waste management company EnviroServe for $470 million in cash, expanding its network of facilities and services across the United States. The transaction will see Clean Harbors acquire EnviroServe from an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners. It is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. EnviroServe is headquartered in Sandy, Utah, and serves almost 2,500 customers...

German specialty additives company BYK opened a new plant in Shanghai with annual production capacity of 500 metric tons, adding flexible local manufacturing capacity as demand for specialty additives grows in China. The facility will produce silicone-based and silicone-free additives as well as wax additives for industrial applications. The compact plant is part of BYK’s existing Shanghai operation, which includes production, research and development, logistics and technical services. The Sha...