August Base Oil Report

Aug 10, 2026

The Light at the End of the Tunnel Will the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran hold? Will crude oi...

Base Oils Under Pressure: Hormuz, War and Global Disruption

Aug 10, 2026

Participants in a Lubes’n’Greases webinar discussed how fall-out from the war between the United States, Israel and ...

Geopolitics Impacts on Base Oils: Group III Requirements and Supply Chain Vulnerability

Aug 10, 2026

Evolving performance standards for passenger car engine oils have narrowed formulator base stock options, making base oi...

25 Years of Varnish and the Mistake We Keep Making

Aug 10, 2026

Incorrect conclusions and lack of understanding lead the power generation industry to blame Group II base stocks for inc...

The Rise and Stumble of Richful

Aug 10, 2026

China-based Richful Lube Additive Co. Ltd. was in the midst of a large global expansion. Then the European Union sanctio...

Have Engine Oils Become Too Thin?

Aug 10, 2026

Have Engine Oils Become Too Thin? Automobile and lubricant industries in North America have begun the process to develop...

Active Magnetic Bearings and the Future of Lubrication

Jul 01, 2026

Embracing new bearing technologies keeps grease makers relevant.

U.S. Market: Fewer Gallons, Greater Consequences  

Jul 01, 2026

As demand declines, pressure on formulators is increasing.

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