Refinery fires in China and Russia
CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant.
CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant.
Two major oil spills in China's Bohai Sea is followed by a CNOOC refinery explosion.
China is increasing its global oil presence with new investments in the Middle East, Africa and South America
Chongqing Lifan is to set up an auto production plant in Brazil.
Automakers from Asia and Europe are spurred on by China's booming car market.
PetroChina has signed a joint venture agreement for refining operations in Scotland and France.
Overloading of trucks is causing havoc on China's roads, but tougher penalties are looming.
Environmental issues dominate this month's View from the Bridge - from Europe to the US and China, automotive to aviation.
Production at lubes plants now on-stream in Asian countries as part of a deal with UMW
Statoil has made significant oil discoveries around its Peregrino Field in Brazil.