China oil demand to rise further in 2012
China's oil consumption is set for further growth in 2012, but at a slightly reduced rate.
Published 19-Oct-2011
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China Cuts Fuel Price to Tackle Inflation
China reduces fuel prices for the first time this year to help reduce the country's inflation.
Published 19-Oct-2011
UEIL urges EU to look at EMCS legislation for lubes
Europe's lubricants industry association is lobbying European legislators to re-examine the EMCS wording.
Published 14-Oct-2011
Ship spill could cause major damage to Bay of Plenty
New Zealand is facing a major ecological disaster as heavy oil leaks from a ship which ran aground.
Published 11-Oct-2011
New EV charging standards likely
European auto makers are seeking to unify EV charging standards.
Published 06-Oct-2011
Wildlife regs could change US drilling
Proposed state regulations to save wild birds could change drilling practices.
Published 06-Oct-2011
Pollution closes battery plant
A Shanghai battery plant has been closed because of accusations of lead pollution leakage
Published 30-Sep-2011
Business as usual for API oil approval
The API has returned to normal licensing for all passenger car engine oils as VG test comes back on stream.
Published 23-Sep-2011
Comments sought on Magnuson-Moss Act
US FTC request for comments on Act could lead to Dexos attacks
Published 14-Sep-2011
Universal passes five million
Universal has passed a major milestone in its oil re-refining production
Published 08-Sep-2011