Chemical tech boosts lubes bio products and circular economy
Chemical technology is helping to create new bio-lubes, while majors are collaborating with non-lube giants to recycle chemicals and plastics.
Published 09-Jan-2020
Tag: waste
ExxonMobil first petrochem company to win validation
Lubes production plants win global Zero Waste validation Silver standard.
Published 07-Jan-2019
China - an automotive accident waiting to happen?
Thatcham Research Future Vehicle Engineer, Andrew Hooker, examines the tensions for automakers in the Chinese market. In particular challenge of low-grade metals and lube recycling on the country's accident repair industry.
Published 24-Dec-2014
Australian government proposes vital oil recycling subsidy cut.
The Australian oil recycling industry is waiting to hear whether the government is going to slash a vital subsidy.
Published 06-Jun-2014
Californian Biolube Bill opposed
Motor oils sold in California after Jan. 1, 2017 must have at least 25 percent “biosynthetic” content, according to a controversial new Bill opposed by lubes producers
Published 08-Apr-2014
Clean diesel technology revealed for off-highway
Lower emissions and better fuel efficiency have been met by manufacturers in diesel technology.
Published 08-Apr-2014
Scrap plastic into fuel
Vadxx Energy is investing $20 million in coverting plastic into fuel.
Published 08-Apr-2014
Russian recycling regs change
Russia, along with Belarus and Kazakhstan, is set to change the rules on oil recycling.
Published 04-Sep-2013
Eco Ultra Synthetic Blend Motor Oil awarded Dexos1 licence
Universal Lubricants announced that its Eco Ultra Synthetic Blend Motor Oil has been awarded a dexos1 licence as new CEO takes up the reins.
Published 02-Sep-2013
Universal Lubricants and Brakes Plus in new partnership
Brakes Plus And Universal Lubricants to recycle used motor oils.\n\n
Published 09-Aug-2013