China forecasts auto growth, but stockpiles continue to rise
The Second Half of 2012 is set for growth in China's auto market, but dealer inventories continue to expand.
Published 22nd August, 2012
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China's oil demand drops for the first time in three years
Sharp drop in oil demand reflects slowdown in Chinese economy.
Published 22nd August, 2012
CNPC and CNOOC strengthen foreign ties
China majors increase investment in drilling rights overseas.
Published 22nd August, 2012
Exxon increases marine supply as CAO shelves avgas plans
ExxonMobil is set to expand its marine supply operations in Shanghai, while CAO has shelved plans to build avgas storage in Malaysia.
Published 22nd August, 2012
Shell starts work on $100m lubes plant in Tianjin
New plant will strengthen operational activities in China.
Published 22nd August, 2012
Wanxiang's US battery investment raises IP issues
China's Wanxiang's planned investment in a US battery maker is good news for A123 Systems, but causes unease over IP.
Published 22nd August, 2012
CNOOC bid for Nexen lights political fire
CNOOC announced a massive bid for Canada's Nexen, which has led to a political backlash across North America
Published 16th August, 2012
Life on Mars
NASA celebrates safe landing of Mars rover, Curiosity as images beamed back from the Red Planet
Published 16th August, 2012
South Koreans get busy in base oil
Two new deals put South Korean companies at the heart of Group III base oil projects
Published 16th August, 2012
Shell extends Hyundai deal
Shell continues global OEM partnership with Korean car maker
Published 16th August, 2012