Petronas Lubricants Internationalappointed Joe Rousmaniere head of new base oil technology effective Dec. 1, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Chemicals distributorNexeo Solutionscompleted the acquisition of lubricants blender and packagerChemical Specialists and Development, known asStarTex Chemical.Oman Oilhas successfully completed its acquisition ofOxea.