Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention that false employment opportunities with Petroleum Technology have been made. Such false employment opportunities are obviously not operated by Petroleum Technology Limited. We are working with authorities to terminate this fraudulent scheme. By making you aware of this, we hope to avoid and ultimately stop victims falling for this scam.

Chemical Prices increase

Several major chemical manufacturers announce increased prices for materials used in lubricants. Price increases reported to be from 3 to 10 percent effective January 1st 2010. They claim price increases are justified obtain the raw materials required for reliable supply.

ACEA 2008 specifications

In December, ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association) updated its engine oil sequences for passenger cars and heavy-duty trucks. The sequences cover three classes of engine oils: A/B for gasoline and light-duty diesel engines; C for gasoline and light-duty diesel engines equipped with after-treatment emissions control systems; and E for heavy-duty diesel engines. Within each class are a number of categories each tailored to match a specific manufacturers engine technology or duty cycle. The test sequences represent a significant increase in complexity and test cost. Full details can be found in July/August edition of Lubes 'n' greases.