Russian marines thwart tanker hijack
Russian marines overcame Somali pirates who had hijacked a tanker on its way from the Red Sea to China.
Published 06th May, 2010
Resource centre
API SN finally wins approval
API has approved the SN and SN Resource Conserving engine oil categories in line with ILSAC GF-5
Published 05th May, 2010
Cheap hydrogen fuel from new catalyst?
A new catalyst has been discovered by the University of California that could lead to the production of low cost hydrogen fuel.
Published 05th May, 2010
Castrol's Virtual Vessels for marine lubes
Castrol have develop a 'Virtual Vessel' to simplify marine lubricants selection
Published 05th May, 2010
Castrol Biolubes for new Korean vessels
Castrol are providing Biolubes for five new Korean-built chemical ships.
Published 05th May, 2010
China set to hike Base Oil prices
CNPC and Sinopec have announced increases in base oil prices from the beginning of May.
Published 05th May, 2010
Majors see strong Q1
The major oil producers have reported a strong start to 2010 with significant improvements in Q1 earnings
Published 05th May, 2010
Norway and Russia settle Barents Sea dispute
Norway and Russia appear to have reached an amicable agreement over oil and gas exploration in the Barents Sea
Published 05th May, 2010
Putin pledges Arctic clean-up
Russian Prime Minister Putin pledges a clean up of post-Soviet fuel and lubricants waste in the Arctic
Published 05th May, 2010
Valvoline and Lubrizol share environment prize
Valvoline and Lubrizol have been awarded a joint SAE Excellence Award for their lubricant developments
Published 05th May, 2010