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TotalEnergies Acquires Tecoil for Lubricant Oil Regeneration in Europe

At a glance
  • Tecoil operates a 50,000-ton RRBO production facility in Hamina, Finland.
  • Tecoil has developed a circular economy network for collecting used lubricants in Europe.
  • Re-refined base oils have properties comparable to virgin base oils.
  • TotalEnergies launched its first range of lubricants made from premium regenerated base oils in June 2024.

Acquisition Overview

TotalEnergies has acquired Tecoil, a Finnish company specializing in the production of Re-Refined Base Oils (RRBOs). Tecoil operates a facility in Hamina, Finland, with a capacity of 50,000 tons of RRBOs per year.

Circular Economy Network

Tecoil has established a circular economy network for collecting used lubricants across Europe. The company uses a re-refining process to treat used oils, giving them properties comparable to virgin base oils.

Environmental Impact

The high-quality base oils produced are used to make lubricants that meet the growing demand for circularity and sustainability. These lubricants significantly reduce the carbon footprint while maintaining high performance standards.

Future Developments

TotalEnergies plans to integrate Tecoil's expertise to accelerate the use of RRBOs in its high-end lubricants. In June 2024, TotalEnergies launched its first range of lubricants made from premium regenerated base oils, including Quartz EV3R for passenger vehicles and Rubia EV3R for trucks.