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To comply with Vietnam's evolving extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandates, Shell Vietnam has partnered with a local recycling provider to handle the collection, transport, and processing of used lubricating oil. While the local partner manages operations and recycling procedures, Shell oversees management operations and maintains the compliance documentation required under EPR regulations.

Valvoline Global Operations has deepened its partnership with Mahindra Racing, officially stepping into the role of Official Partner. Announced during the Formula E World Championship season finale in London, England, the expanded alliance merges Valvoline’s 160-year background in lubricant innovation with cutting-edge electric mobility development.

Shell Lubricants and Hyundai Motor Company have signed a fresh five-year extension of their long-running global partnership, continuing a business relationship that dates back to 2005. Announced in Seoul on August 19, 2026, this marks the fifth time the two companies have renewed their agreement, which spans joint work on product development, racing technology, and after-sales services.

Fuchs Group, a global supplier of lubrication solutions, has inaugurated its new Americas Technology Center in Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S.A. The 55,000-square-foot research and development (R&D) facility, which opened on 10 August 2026, will serve as a centre for research, product development and technical support, with an emphasis on advanced lubrication technologies and speciality solutions for customers across the Americas.

Petronas Lubricants International China (PLI China) is looking to capture further opportunities in the paper and packaging industries after entering into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Qingliang Industrial Co., Ltd.

PSP Energy Berhad is set to widen its presence in Malaysia’s lubricants market after securing a new distributorship agreement with Sinopec Lubricant Co. Ltd.

Infineum and Kangtai, a Rianlon Corporation subsidiary, have taken their strategic collaboration a step further with a new distribution agreement covering Southern Asia. The agreement, signed on 22 July, builds on the strategic framework established between Infineum and Rianlon earlier in 2026.

Repsol, Toyota Motor Europe (TME), BMW Group and Bosch have launched a joint demonstration project in Spain to examine the potential of 100% renewable gasoline as a practical option for reducing emissions from road transport.

IVECO and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have extended their commercial vehicle lubricant partnership for another five years, taking their collaboration through to 2032.

Viva Energy has commissioned a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) storage and blending facility at its Pinkenba Terminal, marking a significant development in Australia’s aviation decarbonisation efforts. The infrastructure allows SAF to be stored, blended, certified and supplied directly into Brisbane Airport’s existing jet fuel network.

FUCHS has further expanded its presence in China with the opening of a new specialty lubricant manufacturing facility in Wujiang, Suzhou. Inaugurated on July 16, the plant represents a significant investment in the company’s local production infrastructure and is designed to support the evolving requirements of China’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Catalyxx has selected Sines, Portugal, as the location for its first commercial-scale manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to expand the production of renewable, low-carbon chemicals. The €120 million Catalyxx Ibérica project has been designated a Project of National Interest (PIN) by the Portuguese Government.

Motul has engineered a bespoke gearbox and differential lubricant for McLaren Racing’s MCL40 Formula 1 car as part of an expanded multi-year partnership between the two companies. The collaboration also extends to McLaren’s upcoming entry into endurance racing.

FUCHS Lubricants (UK) plc has announced a significant investment in a new, state-of-the-art quality control (QC) laboratory at its manufacturing facility in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. The investment marks another milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to expand and modernise its UK operations.

Valvoline Global Operations is strengthening its presence across Asia Pacific through an expanded strategic partnership with Horse Powertrain and a separate long-term aftersales agreement with Geely Auto Group.

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., T2 Inc., and Isuzu Motors Limited have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of next-generation biodiesel fuel in Japan's truck transport sector, supporting the country's transition toward carbon neutrality.

OLA Energy Group has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire TotalEnergies' downstream operations in Ethiopia, subject to customary regulatory and administrative approvals.

ADNOC Distribution has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) from Shell South Africa Holdings, in a transaction valued at an implied enterprise value of approximately $1 billion.

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has commenced local production of Reolube fire-resistant hydraulic fluids (FRHF) at its manufacturing facility in Jhagadia, Gujarat, reinforcing India's role in the company's global growth strategy.

Commercial vehicle manufacturer IVECO and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have renewed their long-standing strategic partnership for another five years, extending their collaboration through 2032. The renewed agreement builds on a relationship spanning more than five decades and reaffirms both companies' shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability in the commercial transportation sector.