A new year marks the beginning of a dynamic period for the lubricants industry, bringing new goals, fresh opportunities, and evolving challenges. As global economic transformations, developments in energy markets, sustainability objectives, and technological innovations continue to shape our industry, we are pleased to present the key topics defining the sector in the first issue of 2026.
In this edition, we cover significant commercial and industry developments affecting both the Turkish and global lubricants markets. International acquisitions and changes in partnership structures, new regulatory developments, growth figures from the automotive industry, and major corporate news are among the highlights that have attracted attention in the opening months of the year.
Our cover story focuses on antifreeze technologies, which play a critical role in the safety and performance of cooling systems. In her article, Esin Özyazgan, Technical Manager at ADCO, examines the fundamental parameters of modern antifreeze formulations, the importance of nitrite-free technologies, and the concept of reserve alkalinity from a technical perspective. We sincerely thank Mrs. Özyazgan for sharing her valuable expertise with our readers.
This issue also highlights developments shaping the future of the global base oil industry. The Argus Base Oils Conference, one of the leading meeting points for the international base oil market, and recent advances in the re-refined base oil sector in Europe provide valuable insight into the industry’s ongoing transformation driven by sustainability and resource efficiency.
In our country report, we turn our attention to Vietnam, a nation attracting growing interest with its young population, expanding manufacturing capacity, and rapidly developing economy. With its fast-growing industrial sector and increasing demand for lubricants, Vietnam is emerging as a market that deserves close attention from industry professionals.
As we begin 2026, we wish our industry, our country, and all our stakeholders a year filled with health, success, and stability. We hope you enjoy this issue.
