World to buy Western
World Fuel Services has agreed to buy the Western Petroleum Company.
Published 25th August, 2010
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Shell aviation deal in UAE
Shell signs a new distribution deal for its aviation lubes in the United Arab Emirates.
Published 17th August, 2010
Trouble in Adland
Valvoline and Shell are both facing sanctions for advertising authorities over product claims.
Published 17th August, 2010
BP wins spill battle but loses CEO
BP appears to have sealed the Macondo oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, but the distaster has cost the company it's CEO, Bob Hayward.
Published 13th August, 2010
Fuchs acquires Shell food lubes
Fuchs has bought Shell's food lubricants business for an undisclosed sum.
Published 13th August, 2010
Georgia study shows strong positives for diesel additives
George Ports Authority announces very positive results for diesel additives study to show fuel and emissions savings
Published 13th August, 2010
Euro car market remains volatile
The European car market remains volatile with German and Italian sales down, but France and the UK see signs of improvement.
Published 12th August, 2010
Hard lubes piston coating brings fuel savings
Federal-Mogul has launched a new coated piston which, it claims, can save up to 0.8% in fuel consumption and reduce friction.
Published 12th August, 2010
India could lead the way in friction technology
India's state-run BPCL are set to reveal friction technology which could have a major impact on the lubes industry.
Published 12th August, 2010
BP finally caps well
BP appears to have successfully capped the leaking Horizon Deepwater well, although the move is temporary until relief wells can be complete
Published 17th July, 2010