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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.

Vivo Energy has completed the acquisition of TotalEnergies Marketing Jordan, taking full ownership of the company and its network of approximately 180 service stations, along with its commercial fuels and lubricants business.

Tata Motors and Castrol India Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a pilot programme aimed at developing a structured used oil circularity ecosystem in India. The initiative seeks to establish a traceable system for the responsible collection, storage, channelisation, and recycling of used engine oil, supporting India's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and advancing circular economy practices across the automotive lubricant value chain.

Valvoline Global Operations has officially commenced commercial operations of the newly established Valvoline Arabia Lubricants Company (ValCo) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, strengthening its presence in the Middle East with a dedicated automotive and industrial lubricants business.

U.S.-based specialty chemicals company Lubrizol and China's Tongyi Petrochemical have introduced two new heavy-duty engine oils at Tongyi's 2026 Global Technology Conference: Titan King AI Low-Ash Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil and Titan King Three-in-One Ultra-Low-Ash Synthetic Engine Oil.

Cerilon GTL ND Inc. has reached a major milestone in the development of its planned gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility in Williams County, North Dakota, by finalising a single-point technology licensing framework with Topsoe and Sasol South Africa Ltd. The agreement covers the hydrogen production, gas reforming, and Fischer-Tropsch conversion technologies that will form the core of the project.

Indonesia will officially implement its mandatory B50 biodiesel programme nationwide from 1 July 2026, increasing the biodiesel content in diesel fuel from 40% to 50%. The government says the move is a key milestone in its strategy to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on imported petroleum diesel, and improve national energy self-sufficiency.