Global additives to reach $8.2bn by 2015, US also set to grow
The global petroleum additives market is set to reach $8.2bn within the next five years, with US demand also increasing, according to new reports.
Published 18-Oct-2010
Tag: Lubes news
Venezuelan unions back lubes nationalisation
Trade unions Venezuela have backed the government's decision to nationalis a major lubes and chemical company.
Published 18-Oct-2010
Baker Hughes/Intertek form alliance as Chevron appoints Azelis
An alliance between Baker Hughes and Intertek is set to enhance cargo treatment additives services, while Chevron Oranite has appointed Azelis as its Euro distributor
Published 06-Oct-2010
Sri Lanka looks to expand
Sri Lanka is looking to double its oil imports to meet demand.
Published 06-Oct-2010
Shell leads global lubes market again.
Shell have topped the global finished lubes market for the fourth consecutive year according to Kline.
Published 27-Sep-2010
Valvoline goes for new look
Valvoline has repackaged its EMEA motor oil products.
Published 27-Sep-2010
Cairn finds first evidence of oil in Greenland
Scotland-based Cairn Energy has discovered oil off the coast of Greenland, although the scale is yet to be determined
Published 22-Sep-2010
Exxon stays a GM supplier but Chevron & CITGO nix dexos1
ExxonMobil will continue as GM's US lubes supplier for the next five years as Mobil1 gains global DEXOS licence, but Chevron and CITGO will not go for dexos licences.
Published 20-Sep-2010
Afton to launch GF-5 busting motor oil
Afton Chemicals is set to launch a new PCMO to exceed the imminent GF-5 and Dexos standards
Published 31-Aug-2010
Exxon sign long-term Cat and Camping deal
ExxonMobil have signed a multi-year branded lubes deal with Caterpillar and an exclusive deal with Camping World
Published 31-Aug-2010