Briefly Noted

January 31, 2018

Lubricant supplier RelaDyne acquired New Mexico-based lubricants distributor Conservancy Oil Group to extend its reach into the southwestern United States. American Refining Group board of...

From Other Editions of Lube Report

January 31, 2018

Slavneft, Taneco Ramp Up Group II, III ExportsBrightstock Demand to DwindleQ3 Profit Up for GP Petroleums

SSY Base Oil Shipping Report

January 31, 2018

Tightness of vessel space in the U.S. Gulf is the main limiting factor as to a lack of fixtures this week. Europe has been slightly...

U.S. Base Oil Price Report

January 31, 2018

Chevron initiated a slightly surprising second increase in less than a month, while SK communicated a price hike for its API Group II+/III oils. Motiva...

More U.S. Finished Lube Price Hikes

January 24, 2018

Several companies notified U.S. customers of upcoming increases in prices for finished lubricants, including ExxonMobil, which will raise prices by up to 6 percent effective...

From Other Editions of Lube Report

January 24, 2018

Fuchs: Lube Demand Could Give WayStudy Puts EALs in SpotlightBASF-Petronas Streams PIBs

Briefly Noted

January 24, 2018

Denver, Colorado-based private equity firm Lariat Partners invested in Offen Petroleum, a fuels, lubricants and logistics services provider operating in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain...

Congress Calls for Rerefining Study

January 24, 2018

The United States House of Representatives approved a bill last month calling on the Secretary of Energy to revamp a study about rerefining of used...

Site Leased for Rerefinery in Western Canada

January 24, 2018

Gen III Oil Corp. intends to start construction this summer on a rerefinery that will make API Group II and III base oils at a...

Pilot Invests in Tech

January 24, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. is investing $5 million in technology and innovation initiatives this year as part of an effort to broaden its focus beyond the...