New FA-4 engine oil symbol revealed
The American Petroleum Institute (API) will introduce a special service symbol “donut” for API FA-4 diesel engine oil.
Published 31-May-2016
Tag: Lubes tech
Renewable Fuel Standard proposes increased biofuels volume
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Renewable Fuel Standard is proposing ambitious increases in fuel production.
Published 31-May-2016
Worries surface over GF-5/GF-6 timing gap
The ILSAC GF-5 engine oil specification may be interrupted before adoption of the next specification, GF-6.
Published 03-May-2016
Exxon expands China facility
Buoyant on growth prospects, the US major will more than double capacity at its Taicang plant
Published 02-May-2016
Petronas ups stake in Chinese Yuchai partnership
Malaysian producer increases its holding in Yuchai lubricants JV
Published 01-May-2016
Shell unveils energy-efficient concept car
The Anglo-Dutch major has revealed a super-low CO2 emission vehicle which uses specialised lubricants.
Published 01-May-2016
European guidance on Lubes Performance compliance
Some products fail to meet all required specifications and some manufacturers make incompatible ACEA claims.
Published 27-Apr-2016
China lubricants industry adjusting to "new normal" of demand
Lubes demand peaked in 2012 and the industry adapting to less favourable conditions
Published 04-Apr-2016
Chinese oil imports reach new highs
Capitalising on low prices, China is buying near record amounts of Saudi oil
Published 04-Apr-2016
Speciality additives market to grow in China
Increasingly stringent emissions regulations in emerging markets will be a boon for producers
Published 04-Apr-2016