The Litre is Only the Beginning
W elcome to the 58th edition of Lubezine

ADNOC Distribution enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Shell Downstream South Africa
PAN-AFRICAN BRIEFING

BRANDS IN BRIEF
OLA Energy Expands Ethiopia Presence Through Acquisition of

Engen DRC: Launch of Shell Lubricants in the DRC
PAN-AFRICAN BRIEFING E ngen DRC, a subsidiary of

Lubrizol Expands Fluid Engineering Distribution Network Across Africa
L ubrizol is expanding its Fluid Engineering (LFE)

Nasan Energies Acquires 52 Fuel Stations in US$50 Million Deal
N amibian-owned Nasan Energies has completed the acquisition

Vivo Energy Tunisia Expands Shell Lubricants Distribution Through Equip Auto Partnership
V ivo Energy Tunisia has announced the signing

TotalEnergies Tunisie Partners with AD Tunisie and Ulysse Spare Parts
PAN-AFRICAN BRIEFING T otalEnergies Marketing Tunisie and AD

Kemipex Commences Lubimax® Additive Sales in Nigeria
K emipex Limited has commenced sales operations in

OLA Energy Acquires TotalEnergies’ Ethiopia Network, Ending 76-Year Presence
O LA Energy has signed an agreement to

Vivo Energy Extends Beyond Africa, Buys out Total Energies in Jordan
V ivo Energy has expanded beyond Africa for

It’s More Than Just Oil
A CONVERSATION WITH STEVEN LUMLEY

Re-Refined Base Oils: Understanding RRBO Quality, Performance and Value
This edition’s FAQ section examines re-refined base oils (RRBO), from how used lubricants are transformed into base oils to quality, performance, feedstock suitability, and cost. It provides practical insights into RRBO production, application, and its growing role in circularity and sustainable lubricant manufacturing.

THE LUBES DIARY
EVENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

Lubricants: Consumables or Repairable Spare Parts?
I n most maintenance organizations, lubricants are classified

Launches PC-12 Additive
PRODUCTS & INNOVATIONS

FUCHS UK Announces Investment in New Quality Control Laboratory
F UCHS Lubricants (UK) plc has announced an

Introduces Restore & Protect Lubricant in Europe
V alvoline Global Operations, a manufacturer of automotive

A landmark MoU signed between OilOnWheelz and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
E very meaningful change begins with one simple

Aramco and FUCHS Sign Global Base Oils Agreement to Strengthen Long-Term Collaboration
A ramco and FUCHS have signed a Global

BP Sells Majority Stake in Castrol in US$10.1 Billion Deal
B P has sold majority control of Castrol

The Evolution of Circularity: Pioneering Re-Refining in Egypt’s Lubricant Sector
N early a decade ago, in 2017, we

Motul Develops Bespoke Gearbox Lubricant for McLaren F1
M cLaren Racing and Motul have expanded their

PETRONAS Lubricants India Partners with Maruti Suzuki India
P ETRONAS Lubricants India is the appointed supplier

Shell and Hyundai Motor Renew Their Partnership
S hell Lubricants and Hyundai Motor Company have

PSP Energy secures Sinopec lubricants distribution rights
P ETALING JAYA: PSP Energy Bhd , via

Tata Motors and Castrol India Collaborate to Advance Used Oil Circularity
Castrol and Tata Motors executives proudly display signed

SK Enmove, HF Sinclair Announce Group III Agreements
S K Enmove has entered into strategic agreements

Vitol Sells Its VTX Energy Company To Verde Operating Company
V itol has agreed to sell its US

Valvoline Launches Valco Company in Saudi Arabia
V alvoline Global Operations, an automotive and industrial

A Hidden Sustainability Challenge
From Waste to Worth Sustainability Used Oil and

Building Competitive Lubricant Businesses in Africa
In this edition, Lubezine features Irfan Khan, Founder and Director of Business Development at GAUGE ENERGY, whose experience in finance, lubricants, blending, and market development offers practical perspectives on Africa’s evolving lubricants industry and future.

The Global Group III Base Oil Shortage: Strategic Implications for African Lubricant Buyers
G roup III base oils have become a

From Maintenance Task to Reliability Driver in Modern Asset-Intensive Industries
I n asset-intensive industries, lubrication is often treated