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Editor’s Comment ....................................................................................... 3 Presidents’ Reports ...................................................................................... 4 Industry News & Moves ............................................................................... 6 UEIL News ................................................................................................. 45 GEIR ......................................................................................................... 47 VLS ........................................................................................................... 49 In conversation with Aldo Govi, President and CEO of Infineum ................. 52 Local Market Report, Belgium ................................................................... 55 ICIS Base Oil Report .................................................................................. 57 Forthcoming Events .................................................................................. 58
As we navigate through these themes, we invite our readers to reflect on the achievements of the past year and consider the opportunities that lie ahead. The lubricants industry has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, and it’s exciting to think about how we can continue to innovate and improve in the new year.
Laurie and I wish you all a prosperous and productive 2025! Tina Reading,
editor@ukla.org.uk
Targeting net zero: maritime industry looks for ways to cut emissions today as it works towards a net zero greenhouse gas emissions future Dewi Ballard, Fuels Product Manager and Rob Glass, Operational Marketing Manager, Infineum
Antioxidants for white oils; food grade and industrial applications Dr. Mustafa Akin, Head of R&D and Imren Meydan, Strategic Planning Platform Leader, Petroyag
Leading the change with VIDA compliance Nishta Watkiss, Marketing Manager, Vickers Oils
Navigating the maritime sector’s decarbonisation journey Hui Hong Yeo, Large Engine Senior Product Manager, Lubrizol Ltd
Navigating net zero Emma Gregory, External Communications Manager, BASF plc
Lube-Tech Friction modifiers: Study of an inverse relationship between engine efficiency and wear Dr. Raj Shah and Nicholas Douglas, Koehler Instrument Company
Exploring ‘The Sales Rep/The Account Manager’ Survey in the lubricants industry Steve Knapp and Rob Taylor, Plan. Grow. Do.
Roadmap for the European Lubricants Industry – Lube conference 2025 Tina Reading, Editor, Lube Magazine
The UKLA Annual Dinner: A night to remember at the Sheraton Park Lane Tina Reading, Editor, Lube Magazine
Editor’s Desk Dear readers,
As we close out another year, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the advancements and ongoing challenges in the lubricants industry. In this December issue, we turn our focus to two critical topics: white oils and marine lubricants.
White oils, known for their purity and versatility, continue to play an essential role across various applications, from cosmetics to food processing. Their performance standards and regulatory compliance remain pivotal as industries seek higher-quality solutions for their end products. We delve into the latest innovations in refining processes and formulations that enhance the properties of white oils, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of manufacturers and consumers alike.
On the marine lubricants front, we explore the significant trends shaping this vital segment in today’s sustainability- focused environment. With stricter regulations surrounding emissions and environmental protection, the demand for high-performance marine lubricants has never been more pressing. Our articles examine how leading companies are rising to the challenge by developing eco-friendly formulations that not only comply with regulations but also enhance engine performance and longevity.
Our thanks to Dewi Ballard and Rob Glass of Infineum, Nishta Watkiss of Vickers Oils, Hui Hong Yeo of Lubrizol, and Mustafa Akin and Imren Meydan of Petroyag for their insights on these topics, as well as to Raj Shah and Nicholas Douglas of Koehler Instrument Company for providing this issue’s Lube Tech on friction modifiers.
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