Volume 5 Issue 44
U.S. Base Oils Take Big Step Back in August
November 2, 2022Base oil production in the United States dropped to 4 million barrels in August, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported yesterday, the lowest monthly total in a year and a half and 26% less than in the same month in 2021. August production was down from 5.5 million barrels in August 2021
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Changing Habits Harder Than Changing Oil
November 2, 2022
The latest research results suggest that fleet operators are ignoring recommended oil change intervals and instead opting for more familiar or traditional servicing – a trend which is potentially impacting their bottom line.
Phillips 66 Installs First EV Charger
November 2, 2022Phillips 66 debuted an ultra-fast electric vehicle charger at its flagship gasoline station in Houston. EV charging company FreeWire Technologies designed and installed the unit, which is a first for Phillips 66 and for FreeWire in the state of Texas.
Brazil Base Oil Imports Drop in September
November 2, 2022Brazil's base oil imports declined 32% in September, compared to the same month last year, according to data released yesterday by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.
Briefly Noted
November 2, 2022Brian Paliotti will succeed Regina Anne Harm, who is retiring in 2023, as president of NewMarket Corp.’s petroleum additives segment Afton Chemical Corp. effective Jan. 1 next year. Teknor Apex announced yesterday that effective Dec. 1, a partnership will begin with IMCD US, LLC, IMCD Canada Ltd. and IMCD Mexico S.A. de C.V., part of IMCD Group, for sale of its TruVis lubricant esters throughout North America. IMCD will market, sell, warehouse and support Teknor’s mono-esters, diesters, trimellitates and polyol esters for industrial and transportation applications.