Global lubes and oil demand continues to rise
Global lubricants demand is set to rise beyond pre-economic crisis levels by 2016, while oil will continue to drive the energy market to 2040 according to latest reports.
Published 07-Jan-2014
Tag: base oil
Fuel economy could be improved by molten salts
Ionic lubricants could potentially be used as additives to the base oil used in motor oil.
Published 25-Nov-2013
Global Lubricant Demand Growth Outlook: 2013-2023
RPS Energy's Stuart Speding examines regional economic prospects; how vehicle ownership will driver lubricants growth and the role of distributors and marketing in the next decade.
Published 14-Oct-2013
Weak Chinese demand causes oil market shift
Global base oil demand fell due to China's reduced need for finished lubes products, says Kline.
Published 28-Jul-2013
Shale to GTL to Group III - a possible price revolution?
Developments in GTL refining could impact the price of Group III base oil according to Kline.
Published 26-Jun-2013
UK independent launches new diesel engine oil
UK independent, Exol, has launched a new heavy-duty diesel to meet Euro and US regs.
Published 20-May-2013
Ivory Coast oil discoveries may be beginning of boom
The end of the civil war in Ivory Coast may see a boom in oil output over the next five years.
Published 18-Feb-2013
Norwegian output to fall in 2013
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is predicting a 5% fall in the nations total petrol output over the next 12 months.
Published 01-Feb-2013
Gazprom plant construction close as Russian output hits record highs
Gazprom starts work on its new blending plant in Finland as Eastern European nations expand and Russian crude output hits record levels.
Published 04-Jan-2013