Middle East

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Iranian Exports Between Sanctions

September 25, 2018

When the United States reinstates sanctions on Irans oil industry in November, close to U.S. $47 billion of exports are ...

Poured Under a Bad Sign: Counterfeit Lubes Harm the Industry

Poured Under a Bad Sign: Counterfeit Lubes Harm the Industry

September 19, 2018

Phony lubricant products and performance claims are reportedly widespread in some developing markets. Oil companies must ...

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Middle East Slowly Shifts to Better Motor Oils

September 19, 2018

Despite being the source of much of the worlds crude, the Middle East is a minor lubricants market - one characterized b ...

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Middle East Lubes Still Promising

September 4, 2018

Worries about the Middle East finished lubricants market have dominated recent news headlines, but according to one indu ...

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Renewed Sanctions Loom Over Iran Base Oils

July 10, 2018

Irans API Group I base oil exports face renewed pressure as the United States lobbies key allies to cease all imports of ...

Political Tensions Threaten Middle East Growth

Political Tensions Threaten Middle East Growth

June 19, 2018

As the Middle Easts largest lubricants market, Iran is a major buyer and supplier of oil products. But what effects will ...

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Base Oil Report

May 17, 2018

Ray Masson walks us through a new blending plant business model in the Middle East.

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Last Word

May 17, 2018

Mark Townsend sounds a warning for the future of Irans base oil trade.

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U.S. Pull-out Clouds Outlook for Iranian Oils

May 15, 2018

Shipments of API Group I base oils from Iran face disruption following United States President Donald Trumps decision to ...

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Adnoc Seeks Approvals for Base Oils

May 8, 2018

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. expects to complete formulation approvals for ADbase, a range of API Group II and Group III b ...

Modest Growth Projected in Middle East Base Oils and  Lubricants Markets

Modest Growth Projected in Middle East Base Oils and Lubricants Markets

March 16, 2018

While global lubricants and base oil demand is static, consumption in the Middle East is rising - albeit not as rapidly ...

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Last Word

March 16, 2018

Mark Townsend looks at harmonizing Middle East standards.

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Chemlube to Distribute for Adnoc

February 27, 2018

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. signed an exclusive agreement last week for Chemlube S.A. to distribute its API Group III bas ...

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Last Word

January 18, 2018

Mark Townsend and Simon look at Irans Group I fortunes.

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UAE Blender Changes Hands

January 2, 2018

Indias Maximus International Ltd. said its United Arab Emirates-based unit plans to acquire a controlling stake in Pacif ...

Adnoc Distribution IPO to Support Lubes Brand

Adnoc Distribution IPO to Support Lubes Brand

December 13, 2017

Adnoc Distribution raised 3.1 billion dirham (U.S. $851 million) from an initial public offering that closed last week. ...

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European Oil Specs in the Middle East

December 11, 2017

Europe has a dizzying array of automaker-recommended engine oil specifications, thanks largely to some of the worlds mos ...

Middle East Group I Prices Hang Tough

Middle East Group I Prices Hang Tough

November 29, 2017

Prices for API Group I base oils from the Middle East have proved surprisingly resilient despite U.S. President Donald T ...