KH Neochemopened a new research lab at its plant in Chiba, Japan, to focus on its core oxo reaction technology, used to produce alcohols and acids that help formulate synthetic ester base oils and lubricant additives. Gulf Oil International opened a sales office in Beijing after opening another in Shanghai earlier this year. The parent of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. now has three locations in China, including an office and factory near Yantai.