by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jan 7, 2026 | Product Applications
Cooling high-density artificial intelligence (AI) data centers often means bringing liquid very close to hot chips, which can also mean more seals, more connections, and more chances for leaks. Immersion cooling oils such as GTL (natural gas-to-liquid) isoparaffins...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Dec 17, 2025 | Economy, Supply Security
Oil tariffs are back in the headlines, but for specialty oil buyers, the story is more nuanced than simple “up” or “down.” In November/December, some China Section 301 tariff exclusions were extended, certain “ships fees” tied to those tariffs are temporarily...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Dec 10, 2025 | Product Applications
Hospitals still depend on PVC medical tubing that wants to give up its phthalate plasticizers. The industry is pouring energy into keeping those additives in place. Instead, the industry could move to TPE tubing plasticized with high-purity white mineral oil and leave...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Dec 3, 2025 | Renkert News
Art Hines, Renkert Oil’s Director of Operational Excellence, recently took some time off—but not for a typical vacation. He flew overseas to stuff clothing bags, wash dishes, and serve hot meals at a community outreach center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Through his...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Nov 19, 2025 | Economy
Oil tariffs continue to shift, and they’re not moving alone. Route-risk surcharges and small-parcel duty changes are reshaping landed costs for specialty oil buyers. Questions? Contact us. November’s cost picture is being pulled mainly by three levers: Section 301...
