Scheme plans plastic recycling as lube waste increases
Lubes industry brands fight packaging waste as part of a scheme in New Zealand despite global growth in lube product demand
Published 29-Jun-2018
Tag: Australasia
US vehicle market hits dip in the road
New auto sales in the US are continuing to decline, which could have a longer-term impact onthe lubes sector.
Published 07-Sep-2017
Petronas sets up a Sydney office as Second Half looks uncertain
Petronas aims to take a 4% share of the market in Australia and New Zealand, but overall Second Half figures look uncertain for the Malaysian major.
Published 31-Mar-2016
Brewtroleum: fuel from beer
DB Export in New Zealand has created a biofuel from leftover yeast from brewing beer.
Published 06-Aug-2015
Lubricants manufacturers' expansion plans
Two German chemical makers have announced plans for Australasian expansion, as Shell starts Indonesia build.
Published 22-Aug-2013
Flipping amazing!
A daring motorcycle stunt has gone viral as a New Zealand motocrosser takes to the air.
Published 25-Apr-2013
Sheep could solve anti-rust problems
Lanolin is proving an excellent anti-rust additive for outdoor lubricants.
Published 19-Oct-2011
Ship spill could cause major damage to Bay of Plenty
New Zealand is facing a major ecological disaster as heavy oil leaks from a ship which ran aground.
Published 11-Oct-2011
Sinopec to build first plant outside China
China's Sinopec is set to build it's first blending plant outside the country to take on the pan-Asian market
Published 04-Aug-2011
Ausfuel buys Gull Petroleum
Western Australia's Gull Petroleum has been sold to Ausfuel, keeping the company in independent hands
Published 22-Dec-2010