Extreme heat, dust, water scarcity, and rising sustainability pressure are reshaping the lubricants and base oil market in the Middle East & Africa. This in-depth analysis explores how MEA-specific environmental challenges are driving new lubricant strategies, circular models, and competitive advantages through 2026.
Every year, millions of tons of used lubricating oil are drained from engines, gearboxes, and turbines worldwide. Much of it is still burned or discarded — wasting a valuable resource. Re-refining technology is changing that narrative.
Global trade in 2025 looks very different from the decade before. Tariffs are back, sanctions are widespread, and shipping routes are being reshaped by conflict and regional instability. The average U.S. effective tariff rate has climbed above 10%, reaching levels not seen in decades (WTO 2025).
The rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) marks a turning point in the global energy landscape. As batteries replace combustion engines, oil demand is being reshaped — gasoline and diesel consumption decline, refinery economics shift, and entirely new product streams emerge.
The global energy transition is rewriting the rules for the oil industry. As fuel demand declines, base oils and lubricants — once a niche segment — are emerging as a strategic lifeline for refineries.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic add‑on for the energy sector — it’s a core driver of efficiency, safety and competitiveness.
Synergy Sol Trading proudly sponsors the Argus Base Oils AMEA 2025 Conference in Dubai, supporting growth and collaboration in the base oils industry.
The supply market is primarily dominated by conventional API Group I bright stocks, accounting for 85-90% of demand. The remaining demand is met by Group V (naphthenic bright stocks) and alternative bright stocks, including Group II ...
Creating a successful lubricant brand involves strategic planning, market research, product development, and effective marketing. Here is a detailed guide on how to develop and launch a lubricant brand, with insights into choosing the right name, marketing strategies, securing OEM and API approvals, and entering the market.
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