Covid-19 update
There are winners and losers in the Covid-19 pandemic as the easing of lockdown allows the lubes and automotive markets to take stock and
Published 27th May, 2020
Resource centre
First quarter 2020 oil majors ride a volatile wave
Oil majors have had to weather rockbottom demand and prices as a result of Covid-19
Published 13th May, 2020
ACC introduces emergency protocol as lubes makers rise to pandemic challenge
The American Chemical Council, working with the API and chemical manufacturers, is rising to the supply chain challenges created by the p
Published 29th April, 2020
API agrees 'provisional' solution for GF-6 ROBO test backlog
Ahead of the 1st May first-licensing date, high demand for the new GF-6 ASTM ROBO test has led to a backlog in independent test laborator
Published 15th April, 2020
The geography of EV battery development
Confidence is key when it comes to buying an EV as battery developments and manufacture go global.
Published 01st April, 2020
Strengthening lubricants using graphene
Research has revealed that 3D graphene-based materials can create lubricants for engineering purposes.
Published 25th March, 2020
Coronavirus hits lubes and auto industry
The global pandemic is having a major impact on the lubes and auto industry worlwide but there are some positives.
Published 18th March, 2020
Still more to be learned about emissions
New research and testing reveals a greater understanding of the causes of emissions.
Published 11th March, 2020
Net zero target for oil majors
Oil majors are squaring up to rising pressure over climate change.
Published 04th March, 2020
Science and Deep Learning have some answers for lubes development
Lubes development can benefit from Deep learning and Chemistry.
Published 26th February, 2020