UAE Smelter Backs Homegrown Lubricants
Emirates Global Aluminium and ADNOC Distribution signed an agreement on May 7 under which ADNOC Distribution will supply locally blended industrial lubricants to EGA’s facilities across the UAE. The arrangement supports equipment reliability and operational efficiency while underscoring ADNOC Distribution’s evolution from a fuel retailer into a domestic industrial lubricant producer. The full production chain — from base oil manufacturing to blending and packaging — is conducted within the UAE, a level of localization that remains uncommon in the Gulf region, claims ADNOC.
Infineum Secures Stellantis Approval
Infineum received official approval for Stellantis’ new FPW9.55535/03 specification with its Infineum P6895 additive package. Thois now makes it possible for oil marketers to launch Stellantis-approved lubricants for both internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles. The company said the certification provides domestic Chinese partners with formulation technology that can be deployed immediately. According to Sinolub.com, the development reinforces technical barriers in the market and highlights the continued importance of imported additive technologies in critical applications.
Chinese Producer Expands Bio-Lubricants Push
Tianjin Castor Green Biotechnology Co. has developed biobased lubricants using natural plant oils derived from castor beans and cottonseeds to produce ester-based base oils. The company, which operates under the Angli Lubricants brand in Tianjin, specializes in environmentally focused lubricant products including graphene-based lubricants and vegetable ester formulations. Its facility has base oil storage capacity of 2,000 metric tons, while a fully automated filling and packaging line enables single-shift filling capacity of up to 300 tons per day.