Volume 3 Issue 30

Wind Energy Lube Demand Forecast to Stall
July 22, 2020Global lubricant demand for wind energy is likely to hit a speed bump in the current economic climate but should rebound in subsequent years, an industry consultant said in a recent webinar.

Isla Refinery Talks Fail Again
July 22, 2020Negotiations between Refineria di Korsou and Klesch Group collapsed last week, leaving the tiny island nation once again searching for an operator to take over its deteriorating fuels and base oil refinery.

ILMA Supports Infrastructure Investment
July 22, 2020The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association joined a manufacturing coalition urging Congress to advance a long-term infrastructure bill to help keep products moving efficiently to customers.
From Other Editions of Lube Report
July 22, 2020Orlen-Lotos Merger Gets EU Sign-off
Briefly Noted
July 22, 2020German lubricants manufacturer Tipp Oil expanded its lubricant sales in Ecuador, South America, and plans to establish several distribution locations in the country, with direct sales to end users by December. Marine lubricant supplier Total Lubmarine opened a new laboratory in Chicago, Illinois. The lab’s services include standard analyses for engine oils, non-engine oils, drain oils, thermal oils, stern tube oils and environmentally acceptable lubricants.