Resilience in times of disruption in supplyVOL 56 • MARCH 2026

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

BRANDS IN BRIEFMOTUL Updates its 8100 ECO-lite products with the

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

Fleetguard Lubricants Enters Kenyan Market, Expanding Engine Protection Solutions in AfricaKENYA

New WearCheck agent in East AfricaTANZANIA

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

Lubrication Solutions for Africa’s Heavy IndustriesMAINTENACE

Lubricant Additives & Africa’s Market EvolutionThe 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 DIARYEVENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

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

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

Launch of Castrol Edge Euro OW – 20 Low Viscosity Engine OilCASTROL

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

Launch of Co-Branded Environmentally Friendly LubricantsCASTROL & RENAULT

BP to sell a 65% shareholding in Castrol to StonepeakDIVESTITURE

Caltex Lubricants appoints Santy Trading as Its Official Distributor in BahrainDISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT

Castrol and Lunar Outpost Partner on Commercial Lunar Rover MissionPARTNERSHIP

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

Caterham and Motul Renew their Partnership Focused on PerformanceOEM TIEUP

ExxonMobil Appoints VietSea as Basestocks Distributor in VietnamDISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT

FUCHS Group to Acquire Full Ownership of OPET FUCHS in TürkiyeSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION

HMS Bergbau AG to distribute ENOC products in Spain and TurkeyMARINE LUBRICANTS

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

Repsol Lubricants Joins Forces with Valtec LubricantsJOINT VENTURE

RelaDyne Acquires Dion and SonsACQUISITION

Neste Opens A Lubricants Warehouse in SwedenSUPPLY CHAIN

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

Infosys and ExxonMobil Expand Immersion Cooling Fluids PartnershipSTRATEGIC COLLABORATION

The Blueprint for Sustainable, Data-Driven Growth in MEAEXPO

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Africa’s Lubricants Supply ChainsFEATURE

Lubrication Solutions for Africa’s Heavy IndustriesIn 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 AfricaUPDATE

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