Industry 4.0 offers real opportunities for lubes suppliers
Shell research shows lubes suppliers will play an important role in development of Industry 4.0, but there are skills challenges
Published 01st March, 2019
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India to pass China in 2019 oil consumption
India set to purchase more oil products - particularly gasoline and diesel - than China, making it the world's second largest oil consumer.
Published 01st March, 2019
Petronas launches hybrid lubes as part of new range
Petronas has entered the lubes market for hybrid cars as it launches its new Syntium range.
Published 01st March, 2019
VW claims diesel comeback,despite dismal European figures
Despite an apparent collapse in the diesel car market across Europe, VW claims its diesel orders have increased
Published 01st March, 2019
VW strengthens Microsoft links as automakers turn tech companies
Europe's car makers may be transforming into tech companies, led by VW's expansion of its Automotive Cloud, powered by Microsoft.
Published 01st March, 2019
EVs - the impact on the lubes industry; monthly round-up
Exponential growth in the Electric Vehicle market is forcing significant innovation in the lubes sector.
Published 15th February, 2019
IEA Scenarios highlight challenges for oil producers
International Energy Agency models show long-term global decline in oil use, but increase in petrochemical opportunities.
Published 08th January, 2019
EV round-up
Partnerships forge ahead with EV developments, Mazda joins the China EV revolution and three-minute charging becomes a reality.
Published 07th January, 2019
EU emissions goals may threaten automotive industry
Tougher EU emissions targets to 2030 have polarised opinions and have not been well received by the auto industry.
Published 07th January, 2019
ExxonMobil first petrochem company to win validation
Lubes production plants win global Zero Waste validation Silver standard.
Published 07th January, 2019