Impact of gender on auto aftermarket
Women have changed the Saudi auto aftermarket but men remain the focus of marketing in Russia.
Published 29-Jan-2020
Tag: Russia
A tale of two agendas: why lubes portfolios may be too far ahead of the game
With a global drive towards high-performance, low emission engine oils, it would seem lubes product portfolios are only going in one direction. But what happens if local consumers are on a different journey? Russia is a case in point.
Published 15-Oct-2019
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
Russia sees oil majors development in refining and retail.
Gazprom's Omsk refinery continues to develop while Shell is set to double its retail sites.
Published 07-Sep-2017
View From The Bridge - May 2017
The global legislative drive to reduce the burn of fossil fuels and enhance air quality is setting challenges for the lubricants industry as OEMs are forced to seek alternative power sources for vehicles and other modes of transport. How the industry responds will be critical over the next few years.
Published 08-May-2017
Russian engine oil market to grow along with buoyant luxury and used market.
The latest research shows motor lubes demand is set to grow as Daimler announces a new Russian factory and the used car market flourishes.
Published 06-May-2017
Russian producers set to boost base oil quality
The Russian majors are looking to increase Group II and III production at the facilities over the next three years.
Published 30-Dec-2016
Rosneft buys stake in Bashneft and Essar Oil
Rosneft bought a 50.08% stake in Bashneft and 49% of Indian-based Essar Oil.
Published 27-Oct-2016
View from the Bridge - September 2016
Will Brexit and the challenges of global economics outweigh the influence of new vehicle technologies and the internet in influencing the lubricants sector?
Published 08-Sep-2016
Gazprom marine goes 24/7 as CAT sets up Asian marine hub
Murmansk bunkering is to provide round-the-clock supply as Caterpillar sets up a Singapore marine hub.
Published 22-Aug-2016