View from the Bridge - February 2016
Overall gobal economic momentum remains positive. While 2015 was bad news for the oil majors and machinery manufacturers, consumers are making the most of low oil prices.
Published 30-Jan-2016
Tag: Asia
Asia Pac core growth area for lubes producers
Majors will benefit from regional growth, but will face strong local competition
Published 03-Jan-2016
Pertamina opens plant in Jakarta, plans more in China
The Indonesian lubes major is continuing its expansion across the Asia Pacific region
Published 30-Dec-2015
New EU laws and APAC stats show digital data protection is critical
The EU Commission and Parliament has agreed new Data Protection Regulation as November's APAC digital marketing stats show an increase in multi-channel useage.
Published 26-Dec-2015
Continued growth for viscosity improvers forecast
The global lubricant viscosity improvers market is predicted to reach about 1.2 million metric tons by 2019, according to research.
Published 21-Dec-2015
China to fuel growth in global additives market
A new report shows the growth will increase at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2014 to 2022
Published 30-Nov-2015
Future of Esters market reflects demand for high quality base oils
A number of recent reports are painting a synthetic landscape for the lubricants industry between now and 2020, but does it herald the demise of Group I base oils?
Published 26-Nov-2015
South Korea's SK Lubricants to enter Europe
ILBOC, a joint venture of SK Lubricants and Repsol, has built a plant in Spain, boosting SK's total output
Published 01-Nov-2015
Total taps Asia growth with new Singapore plant
The French major is looking to expand across Asia with a large addition to existing capacity
Published 23-Aug-2015
Afton looks to China, Middle East, with new plant
The new Sinapore facility will leave Afton in a prime position to service expanding markets
Published 23-Aug-2015