Resilience in times of disruption in supply
VOL 56 • MARCH 2026

Azelis South Africa to Locally Manufacture Chevron Oronite’s Viscosity Modifier
SOUTH AFRICA

BRANDS IN BRIEF
MOTUL Updates its 8100 ECO-lite products with the

Puma Energy and Hass Petroleum Group Announce Lubricant Distribution Partnership in DRC Congo
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Fleetguard Lubricants Enters Kenyan Market, Expanding Engine Protection Solutions in Africa
KENYA

New WearCheck agent in East Africa
TANZANIA

Ardova’s AP Supermax: A Calculated Play for Nigeria’s Price-Sensitive Lubricant Market
NIGERIA

Lubrication Solutions for Africa’s Heavy Industries
MAINTENACE

Lubricant Additives & Africa’s Market Evolution
The following FAQ section provides a concise FAQ guide unpacking lubricant additive technology, performance requirements, and how modern additive packages are being tailored to meet Africa’s unique operating conditions, fuel quality challenges, and evolving OEM standards.

THE LUBES DIARY
EVENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

Market-first range of JASO-certified lubricants has been launched by Petronas Lubricants
PETRONAS

Advanced synthetic lubricant technology from Repsol Lubricants has gained approval for next-generation Euro VI engines
REPSOL

Launch of Castrol Edge Euro OW – 20 Low Viscosity Engine Oil
CASTROL

The 8100 ECO-lite range has been enhanced by Motul to meet the new API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 specifications
MOTUL

Launch of Co-Branded Environmentally Friendly Lubricants
CASTROL & RENAULT

BP to sell a 65% shareholding in Castrol to Stonepeak
DIVESTITURE

Caltex Lubricants appoints Santy Trading as Its Official Distributor in Bahrain
DISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT

Castrol and Lunar Outpost Partner on Commercial Lunar Rover Mission
PARTNERSHIP

Beyond Lubrication: Adipro’s perspective on managing Soot and Thermal Stress in modern diesel engines
INFOMERCIAL

Caterham and Motul Renew their Partnership Focused on Performance
OEM TIEUP

ExxonMobil Appoints VietSea as Basestocks Distributor in Vietnam
DISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT

FUCHS Group to Acquire Full Ownership of OPET FUCHS in Türkiye
STRATEGIC ACQUISITION

HMS Bergbau AG to distribute ENOC products in Spain and Turkey
MARINE LUBRICANTS

Repsol Renews Its Lubricant Distribution Partnership with Green B Co. Ltd
AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS

Repsol Lubricants Joins Forces with Valtec Lubricants
JOINT VENTURE

RelaDyne Acquires Dion and Sons
ACQUISITION

Neste Opens A Lubricants Warehouse in Sweden
SUPPLY CHAIN

Lubrizol Expands Southeast U.S. Presence Through Partnership with Sampson Bladen Oil Company
DISTRIBUTORSHIP

Infosys and ExxonMobil Expand Immersion Cooling Fluids Partnership
STRATEGIC COLLABORATION

The Blueprint for Sustainable, Data-Driven Growth in MEA
EXPO

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Africa’s Lubricants Supply Chains
FEATURE

Lubrication Solutions for Africa’s Heavy Industries
In this edition, we feature Richard Mugambi of LAAPSA, sharing his journey in the lubricants industry. He brings deep expertise across technical, commercial, and product development. His insights span Africa’s heavy industries, driving efficiency and reliability.

What WRC Safari Rally Kenya revealed about lubrication performance in Africa
UPDATE

Lubricant Specifications in Sub-Saharan Africa: Regulatory Frameworks and the Economic Impact of Non-Conformance
REGULATIONS