Petronas Lubricants International opened the regions largest fluid technology development facility at its blending plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil, the company announced last week. The 26,000 square foot Research and Technology Center cost $8 million. Birmingham, Alabama-based McPherson Oil acquired certain assets of Retif Oil & Fuel, including the companys lubricants segment, to extend its distribution reach of ExxonMobil products to parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida.