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Upstream News - Bulletin 105 (Sep 09)

Lubricant and oil prices surge during August, Shell leads the way in the finished lubricants market and Iran announces a massive reserve dis

And Finally... Bulletin 104 (Jul 09)

A picture that tells a different story; the ultimate folding bicycle for your helicopter and Chevron cited in a prenup are all part of the f

Corporate News - Bulletin 104 (Jul 09)

This month, BP appoint a new Chairman and sells its Greek fuels business; Fuchs go hunting for new acquisitions; Total suffer in the Middle

Sector Reports

A fascinating review of the European auto industry, BP's World Energy Review, Pike on biofuels and US nano policies are just a sample of the

Sports News - Bulletin 104 (Jul 09)

The power battle in Formula One continues to rumble on, although a candidate for FIA "transparency" may be on the horizon.

Environment News - Bulletin 104 (Jul 09)

This month is mostly about plans to reduce carbon emissions and the drive to find ever more ingenious ways of developing bio-fuels.

Innovation News - Bulletin 104 (Jul 09)

A new fuel test; new fluid technology for powertrains and plenty of innovation from Lubrizol are all part of the new mix this month.

Upstream News - Bulletin 104 (Jul 09)

As oil prices rose throughout June, there was drama caused by a 'rogue' speculator and an interesting exchange of views on mid-term oil inve

The GDP effect on lubricants demand

Focusing on the correlation between national GDPs and the demand and supply of lubricants with market comparisons from 2008 and Q1 2009.

And Finally... Bulletin 103 (Jun 09)

The world's most expensive car is sold at auction; fatty acid oligomers could herald everlasting elastic bands and piston-engine pilots m

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