Global economic growth, population trends, emissions standards and changing lubricant requirements will continue to shape base oil demand and the choice of base stocks, according to ExxonMobil. “These are critical topics as producers navigate intensifying global competition, regional market realignments and changing customer demands,” said Laura Pottorf, ExxonMobil’s global marketing manager for basestocks and waxes. She said the industry is moving toward higher-performance base oils, part...

Liqui Moly Renews F1 Deal Formula 1 has renewed its partnership with German lubricant and additive manufacturer Liqui Moly in a multi-year agreement, extending a relationship that began in 2019. Liqui Moly has maintained a presence in Formula 1 for the past eight seasons and will become an Official Supporter under the renewed agreement. The brand will continue to appear through virtual trackside signage at selected Grands Prix. The partnership will also provide opportunities for Liqui Moly to en...

An innovative new synthetic ester co-base oil from Cargill now offers formulators a more sustainable solution for high-performance EAL hydraulic fluids and stern tube oils. The latest addition to Cargill’s popular Priolube™ range provides the perfect balance of performance and sustainability – a biodegradable*, bio-based alternative** to conventional synthetic esters, mineral oils, and polyalphaolefin-based fluids that offers all the attributes required for even the most demanding of envir...

Oxea has announced three price increase notices in five days, covering n-octylamine, carboxylic acids, specialty esters and oxo intermediates. The latest increases add to a series of price adjustments announced by the manufacturer this year. Oxea, formerly known as OQ Chemicals, cited significant and sustained increases in raw-material, energy and supply-chain costs, along with continuing supply-and-demand volatility, in its September notices. The company’s products are used in the production ...

Shell Lubricants was the world’s largest finished-lubricants supplier in 2025 for the 20th consecutive year, according to U.S.-based industry consultancy Kline & Co. In its latest Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment, Kline ranks suppliers by finished-lubricant sales volumes across automotive and industrial markets. Shell was top across consumer automotive, commercial automotive and industrial lubricants. The company sells lubricants in about 175 markets. Shell reported lubric...

Almost a third of procurement professionals expect prices for specialized chemicals and chemical additives to increase by more than 10% during the third quarter, according to the latest survey from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Conditions have become especially difficult for lubricant producers since the outbreak of war involving Iran, Israel and the United States disrupted energy production and shipping across the Middle East. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the narro...