2020 Vision
OATS MD, Mike Skypala, gazes into the Lubes Sector crystal ball with the help of some industry influencers.
OATS MD, Mike Skypala, gazes into the Lubes Sector crystal ball with the help of some industry influencers.
Research and development reveals new, climate positive sources, testing and environmental benefits.
Extending engine life while meeting the latest emissions regulations and OEM demands are the main focus of a range of new products announced by majors and independents including Pennzoil, PetroCanada, Shell and Petronas.
EV charging technology and infrastructure is growing rapidly around the world, while battery production expands.
Europe and China are the focus for a raft of major Electric Vehicle joint ventures as EV sales boom in Europe
Laboratories, Group II base oil, lubes and additive plants all announced in expansion plans.
Tata partners with Valvoline Cummins for exclusive product range, while Saudi Aramco and Hyundai Heavy Industries subsidiaries announce a deal to give Aramco broader downstream growth.
With Artificial Intelligence set to change many aspects of oil exploration, lubes and fuel production and marketing, voice analysis could be the most significant challenge according to OATS.
Two major conferences in Asia and Europe reveal India is catching up in the high quality lubes market; Europe has work to do in read-across interchange and Japan is preparing ultra-low specs.
Conference season reveals new lubes trends; the EV market increases its influence and the lubes industry and the battle over diesel continues.