Volume 4 Issue 3
ALS Acquires New Jersey-based Blender
January 20, 2021Advanced Lubrication Specialties acquired the assets of Newark, New Jersey-based blender American Oil & Supply International LLC in a deal described as expanding the former’s product range and geographic reach.
Locals Negotiate for Curacao Contract
January 20, 2021The government agency overseeing Curacao’s Isla Refinery has chosen to negotiate with a consortium of local organizations as it attempts for a fourth time to select an operator to replace Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.
Albemarle Boosts U.S. Lithium Capacity
January 20, 2021Albemarle Corp. recently announced plans to double capacity at its lithium mine in Nevada in response to burgeoning demand from electric vehicles. Lithium is also a key ingredient for the grease industry.
From Other Editions of Lube Report
January 20, 2021Naftan Aims for More Group III
Briefly Noted
January 20, 2021Shell Marine was awarded a multi-year contract to provide marine lubricants to Doral, Florida-based cruise line operator Carnival Corp.’s global fleet of 89 ships. Carnival will also offset the carbon dioxide emissions from the marine lubricants it purchases from Shell, through the company’s nature-based carbon credits.