Briefly Noted

Quaker in China Quaker Houghton has opened a 30,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, China, expandin...


Lubricants Industry Opinions on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

ABN Resource’s DEI survey reveals a lubricants industry that is deeply divided on this hot-button subject.


Scopeblue Additin EP Additives Provide Performance Boost

Extreme pressure (EP) additives are critical components in modern metalworking fluids, designed to protect tools and wor...


The Lifecycle Data Challenge in Base Oils and Lubricants  

Some of the inputs for calculating product carbon footprints can vary significantly, which underscores the importance of...


Briefly Noted

Lanxess and HPCL Sign MoU for Aviation Lubes Lanxess and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd signed a memorandum of understan...


Executive Changes Across Lubricants Industry

A raft of executive appointments and leadership restructuring in the global lubricants and specialty chemicals industry ...


Chevron Sells off Asia-Pacific Business to Eneos

Eneos Holdings agreed to buy Chevron Corporation’s fuels and lubricants marketing businesses in six Asia-Pacific marke...


Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

Additional posted price increase announcements emerged in the paraffinic base oil segment, with Chevron, ExxonMobil and ...


Price Hikes Across China Lube Market

ExxonMobil raised lubricant prices twice in China within six weeks, pushing cumulative increases above 23% since April 1...


EU Brings Sustainability into Force

As the European Union moves ahead on sustainability, focus for the lubricants industry is on data, digitalization and c...