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• August 2023: BASF announced the increase of its production capacity for medium-molecular weight polyisobutenes in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Through the expansion, the company strengthened its brake fluids product portfolio.
• September 2022: Motul announced the development of new brake fluids that remove most of that sensitivity through quality materials and advanced engineering. The new products include polyglycol and silicone-based fluids. Through the innovation, the company has strengthened its product portfolio.

• September 2023: FUCHS Group inaugurated a state-of-the-art facility in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam, with an investment of EUR 9 million (USD 9.52 million). The plant's production range includes automotive oils, industrial oils, metalworking fluids, and specialized solutions for the mining sector. This strategic investment positions FUCHS Vietnam to swiftly address the growing lubricant demands in the region.
• February 2023: Univar Solutions Inc. secured exclusive distribution rights for Automate's oil-based dyes and authorized distribution rights for water-based dyes. These agreements cater specifically to customers in lubricants and metalworking fluids across the United States and Canada. This new agreement enhances Univar Solutions' specialty ingredients portfolio, offering products designed for diverse applications in lubricant, oil, grease, and fuel coloration.

• September 2022: Bozzler Energy Pvt Ltd announced that the company would be showcasing its new designs of Thermic Fluid Heaters at the Boiler India 2022 exhibition organized by Orangebeak Technologies, which was to be held at CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai. The new designs are expected to be highly suitable for environmental health and eco-friendly.
• August 2022: Shell lubricants announced that the company will launch Electric Vehicle battery coolants (heat transfer fluids) in India, after being attracted by the country's electric vehicle play. As stated, the company will initially import electric vehicle thermic fluids, but manufacture the product locally later in the country.

• June 2022: ExxonMobil plans to upgrade its residual production into higher-value lubricant base stocks and cleaner fuels as part of its Singapore Resid Upgrade Project. The oil major is expected to add about 20,000 barrels per day of light, heavy, and extra-heavy lubricant base stocks when it completes upgrades at its Singapore integrated refining and petrochemical complex in 2025.
• March 2022: Motul expanded its presence all around the globe. The company launched a new, state-of-the-art Motul regional warehouse in Singapore, the Motul Asia Hub. The 700,000 sq ft facility support and enhances Motul's supply chain across the Asia-Pacific region by consolidating warehousing and inventory operations.

• April 2022: Fuchs Petrolub SE, a joint venture in Vietnam, purchased land to build a finished lubricant factory in the country. The company bought a 20,000-square-meter plot and planned to invest EUR 8 million (USD 8.6 million) to build the plant. The facility will make lubes for the automotive aftermarket, mining, and industrial segments. Under the industrial lubricant section, the company offers refrigeration lubricants.
• October 2021: Chevron Corporation acquired the base oil business of Neste OJ to strengthen the company's market foothold across the world.

• May 2022: TotalEnergies, NEXUS Automotive Extend Strategic Partnership for a period of five years. As part of this partnership, TotalEnergies Lubricants will be expanding its presence in the burgeoning N! community, which has seen rapid growth in sales from EUR 7.2 billion in 2015 to nearly EUR 35 billion by the end of 2021.
• January 2022: Effective January 21, 2022, Royal Dutch Shell plc changes its name to Shell plc.
• November 2021: FUCHS Group has introduced innovative compact packs for the automobile industry, optimizing consumer benefits such as improved labels for better orientation, ergonomic design for easier handling, and being resource-friendly through the use of recycled material.

• January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
• October 2021: Valvoline and Cummins extended their long-standing marketing and technology collaboration agreement for another five years. Cummins will endorse and promote Valvoline's Premium Blue engine oil for its heavy-duty diesel engines and generators and will distribute Valvoline products through its global distribution networks.
• March 2021: Castrol announced the launch of Castrol ON (a Castrol e-fluid range that includes e-gear oils, e-coolants, and e-greases) to its product portfolio. This range is specially designed for electric vehicles.

• May 2022: TotalEnergies, NEXUS Automotive Extend Strategic Partnership for a period of five years. As part of this partnership, TotalEnergies Lubricants will be expanding its presence in the burgeoning N! community, which has seen rapid growth in sales from EUR 7.2 billion in 2015 to nearly EUR 35 billion by the end of 2021.
• May 2022: Engen Petroleum Ltd company has entered into a tripartite agreement with Nedbank and PetroCONNECT.This partnership is likely to help Engen Petroleum Ltd to expand its business in oil refining and synthetic fuel manufacturing plants, including lubricants and oil and gas sectors.
• April 2022: FUCHS company introduced AGRI FARM lubricants which are especially suited for high-end agricultural machines.

• March 2022: ExxonMobil Corporation company has appointed Jay Hooley as lead managing director of the company.
• January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
• January 2022: Effective January 21, 2022, Royal Dutch Shell plc changes its name to Shell plc.

• May 2022: TotalEnergies, NEXUS Automotive Extend Strategic Partnership for a period of five years. As part of this partnership, TotalEnergies Lubricants will be expanding its presence in the burgeoning N! community, which has seen rapid growth in sales from EUR 7.2 billion in 2015 to nearly EUR 35 billion by the end of 2021.
• March 2022: ExxonMobil Corporation company has appointed Jay Hooley as lead managing director of the company.
• January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.