Lubricating oils

EC 278-012-2

project tracked
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active
1
producing plants
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Lubricating oils projects

chemXplore tracks 1 project producing lubricating oils, of which one is active.

  1. none Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. 1 project Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 1 conversion / repurposing.

Who is building them

Latest news on lubricating oils

7 September 2026
Shell, Schneider Electric and Axens install first industrial‑scale electric tubular heater at Shell Rheinland

First industrial-scale electric tubular heater replaces fired heating at a base oil distillation project, targeting zero direct CO₂ and NOx emissions and site repurposing.

28 August 2026
PETRONAS 1H 2026: resilient results and energy-security focus

Revenue up 15% to RM152.4bn; PAT RM27.2bn; CAPEX RM41.4bn and full ownership of PRefChem expected in 2H 2026 amid West Asia conflict-driven volatility.

9 July 2026
SONATRACH: Incident at Arzew refinery packaging unit

Early-morning incident in the finished-oils packaging unit at Arzew refinery was contained within two hours; no injuries and production and domestic supply remained unaffected.

5 February 2026
FUCHS Acquires Full Ownership of OPET FUCHS in Türkiye

The acquisition aims to enhance market position in Türkiye, leveraging strategic growth in industrial, OEM, mining, and automotive sectors. Completion expected by April 2026.

24 December 2025
bp sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak for $10 billion

bp will use $6 billion proceeds to cut debt, strengthen its balance sheet, and focus on downstream strategy. The deal includes a new joint venture with Stonepeak. Completion expected by 2026.

17 November 2025
Repsol Unveils New Lubricant Brand to Double Business by 2030

Repsol launches a new brand identity, partners with MotoGP, and aims to boost EBITDA and expand in key markets by 2030.

8 October 2025
FUCHS Acquires Swiss Partner ASEOL SUISSE AG to Expand Market Presence

FUCHS merges ASEOL with its Swiss subsidiary to enhance market reach, streamline operations, and offer a comprehensive product portfolio across various industries.

1 October 2025
Greenergy Acquires French Distributor Armorine

Greenergy completes acquisition of Armorine, expanding into the French market with plans to leverage combined expertise for growth and enhanced offerings.

10 September 2024
Worley Supports Shell’s Decarbonization at Rheinland Park, Germany

Two projects at Rheinland Park: converting a hydrocracker to produce base oils and installing a 100 MW electrolyzer for renewable hydrogen, aiming to cut carbon emissions significantly.

1 July 2024
TotalEnergies Acquires Tecoil for Lubricant Oil Regeneration in Europe

The acquisition enhances lubricant production with re-refined base oils, reducing carbon footprint and meeting demand for sustainable, high-performance products.

Lubricating oils plants by country

chemXplore tracks 7 plants producing lubricating oils in 7 countries.

plants

The 4 with the most plants, of 7 countries.

Lubricating oils producers

plants

The 3 with the most plants, of 5 producers.

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