There has been a touch more business in the U.S. Gulf, and the same seems to be the case in Asia. European markets are largely unchanged however. There will undoubtedly be a massive impact for all regions following the drone attacks in Saudi Arabia this week, but it is still too early to see how it will all take shape.-by Adrian Brown

The Competition Commission of Pakistan served notice last month of a finding that Hi-Tech Blending (Pvt) Ltd. used false and misleading statements in a promotion of Zic brand lubricants.

Tianhe Chemicals recently reported a 57 percent decline in gross profits from its lubricant additives segment for the first half of 2019, citing challenges ranging from declining demand for its products to difficulty meeting customer requirements.

Asia-Pacifics energy demand is forecast to grow 33 percent from 2017 to 2040, with oil, natural gas and coal making up 85 percent of total energy consumption, according to a new study from ExxonMobil. Wind and solar power are making rapid inroads in the region, especially in China.