Blog overview

The complexity of Lubes marketing was brought into sharp relief at the recent London ICIS Conference.

The potential deal between CNPC and Rosneft will require careful balancing on both sides, but is the balance of influence in the energy sect

Smog and population, China v Africa. Sebastian Crawshaw look at two important world issues.

Beijing's smog problem is reaching dangerous levels, but should the government be looking to the automotive and oil industries to solve the

A generally positive outlook for 2013 for the global economy and the oil and lubricants sectors, but the legislators are likely to be the ke

A five year look back at China's growth and some five year predictions from OATS' Chairman, Sebastian Crawshaw as 2013 begins.

The world's two biggest economies continue to drive the global money-go-round as Europe battles with its own financial issues.

OATS discusses the potential impact of China's new leadership on the nation and the lubricants industry.

Obama back in the White House; revealing facts from the UEIL Conference and who would be a European policymaker?

Up or down? OATS' Chairman Sebastian Crawshaw examines the mixed messages emerging from China's economic numbers and their analysts.