Shell boosts Russian lubes production as market recovers
Shell Neft is set to incras productions at it's Russian plant as research shows positive consumer sentiment and improved lubes markets
Published 27-Feb-2018
Tag: Lubricants
Miller goes technical in Azerbaijan
UK-based Miller oils opens a new R&D and production centre.
Published 10-Jan-2018
View From The Bridge - November 2017
Emissions and homologation regulations are setting a moving target for OEMs, fuel and lubes producers to hit over the next few years. How will they respond?
Published 17-Nov-2017
GF-6 tests near to completion but delays inevitable
The ILSAC GF-6 engine oil upgrade tests appear to be largely on track, but some delays mean a 2020 introduction is likely
Published 13-Nov-2017
Total to launch Indian-made motorcycle lube as Petronal expands presence
The French oil major is set to reveal a new motorcycle lube made in India for the domestic market as it increases its Technical Centre output. Meanwhile, Petronas is investing in a grab for Indian market share
Published 12-Sep-2017
Automakers push API to early spec, but SN testing under pressure
API has agreed a 1st January 2018 date to set a new oil standard for the fast developing vehicle engine market. But the organisation revealed the whole SN category is under pressure for testing.
Published 07-Sep-2017
View From The Bridge - July 2017
Lubes specs, marketing and consumer education - along with the rise and rise of EVs - are the topics of discussion in the edition of the OATS Bulletin
Published 12-Jul-2017
Strong prediction for independent Lubes Manufacturers Market
Transparency Market Research predicts Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Market set to reach nearly US$9.5bn by 2025
Published 11-Jul-2017
API 1509 revisions approved
The Lubricants Group of the American Petroleum Institute (API) has approved revisions to the API 1509 provisional licensing requirements.
Published 07-Jul-2017
Japanese auto manufacturers pioneer new lubes specs.
The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has proposed a new viscosity grade engine oil specification for the Japanese market which is pioneering lower viscosity grade engine oils.
Published 07-Jul-2017