Speciality additives market to grow in China
Increasingly stringent emissions regulations in emerging markets will be a boon for producers
Published 04-Apr-2016
Tag: China Lubes Tech
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
China gradually moves towards Group II base oil stocks
Group I base oils lose share to Group II as production capabilities improve
Published 01-Mar-2016
Engine makers struggle with National V rollout
Tougher emissions standards are having an effect on China's OEMs
Published 02-Feb-2016
As domestic supply increases, China relaxes lubes export rules
Smaller lubes producers will no longer have to go through the Big Three as output surges
Published 02-Feb-2016
Shell and CNOOC to expand petrochem complex
The two energy majors are deepening their cooperation in China
Published 04-Jan-2016
Pertamina opens plant in Jakarta, plans more in China
The Indonesian lubes major is continuing its expansion across the Asia Pacific region
Published 30-Dec-2015
Sinopec in talks to buy troubled Zhangzhou petrochem plant
The Chinese major may part with $3bn to purchase a controlling stake in the plant from Dragon Aromatics\n
Published 31-Oct-2015
China to beat US machine lubes consumption; Euro laws could have global impact
China's developing economy may soon surpass the US in specialist machine lubricants consumption, but new Euro metal laws could have significant impact on metalworking fluids. \n
Published 31-Oct-2015
Taicang lubes base continues to attract investment
Foreign and domestic majors are increasing their presence in the port town\n
Published 31-Oct-2015