Volume 9 Issue 39
BASF Ups Alkyl Ethanolamines Output
September 25, 2024BASF opened a new production facility for alkyl ethanolamines at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.
U.S. Base Oil Output Rose in June
September 25, 2024Base oil production in the United States rose 12% in June, year on year, as this year’s output continued to run ahead of 2023.
RelaDyne Expands in Latin America
September 25, 2024RelaDyne acquired Oil Flush, an industrial lubrication service provider based in Chihuahua, Mexico. The acquisition further expands RelaDyne’s presence in Latin America following two acquisitions within the past five years.
South Korea Base Oil Exports Surge
September 25, 2024Base oil exports from South Korea jumped to 428,719 metric tons in August, according to new data from the country’s Customs Service, a 35% increase year to year and the highest monthly total since February of 2023.
Stanley Oil Files For Bankruptcy
September 25, 2024American lubricant distributor Stanley Oil & Lubricants filed for Chapter 11 protection after a prolonged dispute over trademark infringement with German supplier General Petroleum.
From the Previous Edition
September 25, 2024Shell Group III Unit Gets Electric Heater
Petromaca Builds Rerefinery in Venezuela
Briefly Noted
September 25, 2024Castrol inaugurated two partnerships to expand its product portfolio and new markets. The company teamed up with Denckermann, a Polish distributor of automotive filters and parts and with Mutlu Aku, one of Turkey’s largest battery manufacturers. | American Refining Group launched Kendex 0834, a paraffinic heavy resin. Kendex 0834 has a broad range of applications.