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What’s next after Nexen?

China major mulls next steps in upstream and downstream investment.

BAIC launches first model off Saab platform

Chinese carmaker releases first car using Saab technology.

Chevron overtakes Shell amidst Q1 reports

Oil majors release Q1 reports

High compliance cost of GHS ruling

The cost of compliance with GHS ruling will be high for US companies manufacturing and handling chemicals

FAW and GAC report heavy losses despite government contracts

China's major automakers fail to beat off competition in 2012 to post heavy losses.

Lufkin will be acquired by GE for nearly $3 billion

GE to buy oil pump maker Lufkin for nearly $3 billion

Shell launches lubes mobile app

Shell Lubricants has launched a new mobile application with a little help from OATS data

Lubricants and changes in the global auto industry

A paper from Roland Berger's Bill Downey published after the London ICIS Conference 2013 which examines how changes in the global auto industry will affect the lubricants sector.

Report reveals Russian motor lubes demand

New research could provide key indicators for auto lubes demand in Russia to 2017.

US Re-refining industry forecast looks promising

Suggestion of a "golden decade" for the re-refining industry thanks to legislation and improved quality.

Early detection of oil and lubes spills

Research has led to the development of a robot which may track down environmental spills and leaks based on the behaviour of silk moths.

National IV standard to have big impact in lubes industry

New emissions regs could have significant effect on Chinese lubes production and consumption

NDRC reverses foreign investment policy decision

Incentives back on the table for potential overseas auto investors

Volvo may face difficulties as latecomer to China,

Swedish automaker may struggle to win consumers after official approval.

View from the Bridge - Bulletin 149

A new look to the OATS Bulletin and a new perspective on lubricants marketing.

Hydrodec has agreement with G&S Technologies Group

Hydrodec has reached agreement with its U.S. partner G&S Technologies Group, to expand capacity at its rerefinery in Canton, Ohio.

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