View from the Bridge - Bulletin 158
Is flat global lubes demand really a surprise? The US market wanes and Asian and Russian consumption grows. Meanwhile the 'connected' car is the future today.
Published 10-Mar-2014
Tag: Kline
Global report keeps US & Shell on top
Despite a shifting lubricants market, Shell and the US retain top billing, although re-refining is starting to influence according to Kline.
Published 04-Dec-2013
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 154
The re-balance in the lubricants economy; UEIL conference contributions, refining over-capacity squeezes the oil majors and the Middle East enters the fray and how the lubes industry is helping to drive F1.
Published 11-Nov-2013
Group II alternatives filling Group 1 gap - Kline
The latest Kline report shows base oil producers are finding new options from Group II stock to fill the declining Group I gap
Published 15-Nov-2012
US lubes consumption set for slow growth
A new report states that North American lubes commercial lubes consumption will only grow marginally over the next five years.
Published 11-Sep-2012
Turbine lube sales spin up
The market for wind turbine lubes is set to continue its rapid growth according to Kline.
Published 02-Apr-2012
Shell stays top for fifth year
The latest report from Kline puts Shell top of the table of lubricant producers for the fifth consecutive year and cautions on Asia optimism.
Published 04-Nov-2011
Wax production in the balance says Kline
Petroleum wax production is set to decline as other wax types jockey for control of the market according to Kline.
Published 23-Feb-2011
North American lubes market in slow recovery says Kline
The North American finished lubes and automotive consumer markets are recovering, but it will be a slow process according to Kline.
Published 25-Aug-2010
Indian lube quality driven by OEMs
Indian automotive lube market is set to see a dramatic rise in quality, driven by OEM recommendations according to Kline.
Published 28-Apr-2010