Volume 9 Issue 47
Infineum Plans India Additive Plant
November 20, 2024United Kingdom-based additive company Infineum will open an additive blending plant in India next year. The announcement last week points to the lubricant industry’s growing interest in the country as the world’s fastest-growing automotive oil market.
Denmark Refinery Undergoing Expansion
November 20, 2024Madrid – Avista Green will undertake an expansion of its used lubricant rerefinery in Kalundborg, Denmark, and aims to increase the facility’s base oil production capacity by 25,000 metric tons by 2027.
Less Cash for South Korea Base Oils
November 20, 2024Base oil exports from South Korea dipped 3% last month, compared to October of 2023, but the value of those exports fell 26%, reflecting the decline in base oil prices the past year.
Pentas Flora Upgrades Rerefinery
November 20, 2024View from Banting, Malaysia, site of Pentas Flora’s waste oil rerefinery.
Chile Mandates Lubricant Recycling
November 20, 2024Chile recently adopted an extended responsibility law that will require lubricant suppliers to ensure that their products are recycled after use.
From the Previous Edition
November 20, 2024PetroChina Closing Dalian Refinery
Clean Harbors Ups Collection Fees
Briefly Noted
November 20, 2024OQ Chemicals launched OxReduce L7-NPG, a “bio-circular” ester base oil made from certified palm oil free feedstock. Called OxReduce L7-NPG, it’s non-toxic with a low pour point and a high flash point.
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess launched a synthetic ester heating, ventilation and air conditioning lubricant, Everest ESR 220, which is approved and used by several leading global manufacturers.
TotalEnergies Lubrifiants’ new regenerated oil for heavy-duty vehicles, Rubia EV3R, is aimed at lowering emissions generated by its own operations.