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Andrew Couper

Andrew Couper

Oil Markets Analyst

The Base Oil Transition to Group II
06/18/2019 | Author: Andrew Couper

The global base oils market is going through a structural change in the face of more advanced emissions and quality requirements across numerous markets including the shipping, industrial and automobile sectors. Base oils are used alongside additives to produce lubricants for engines. The lubricants primarily come from Group I, II and III base oils, with […]
Tags: base oils, cargo, Group I base oils, Group II Base Oils, Group III base oils

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Andrew Couper

Andrew Couper

Oil Markets Analyst

The Base Oil Transition to Group II