Refrigeration Oil Companies

October 2023

Together, Chevron and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) are launching the Caltex lubricants brand in India. This partnership covers the licensing, manufacturing, marketing, as well as distribution of Chevron's high-end lubricants in India under the Caltex brand, including Delo and Havoline.  

The 17.5-acre HPCL manufacturing plant in Silvassa will be used to make the Caltex lubricant line. This facility can produce 75,000 kiloliters of lubricating oils annually (TKLPA) and has ISO certifications.

August 2023

A mineral refrigeration oil that is compatible with most refrigerants has been introduced by a Japanese lubricating oil manufacturer.

The Japan Sun Oil Co. of Tokyo is said to have developed Sunice Hybrid, which can be used with HFC and HFO refrigerants. In particular, R32, R134a, R404A, R407C, R410A, R407H, R449A, R454C, R513A, R1234ze, and R1234yf are mentioned. The manufacturer states that while it is "not recommended" to use with R290 (propane) and R600a (isobutane), it can also be used with CO2. However, it cannot be used with ammonia.

Furthermore, thanks to its compatibility with POE, PAG, and PVE oils, Sunice Hybrid can be utilized in almost any installation, independent of the compressor or evaporation temperature. Two viscosities are offered: 32 and 46.

The product is said to have good lubricity and chemical stability thanks to a patented technology that guarantees good oil return. Japan Sun Oil contends that having just one oil will make inventory management easier and that it won't be impacted by unforeseen shortages of synthetic oils because mineral oil is the main component.

Major players in the Refrigeration Oil Market, including Exxon Mobil Corporation, Jxtg Group, China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Petroleum Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Total S.A., BASF SE, The Lubrizol Corporation, CAMCO Lubricants, Cosmo Oil Lubricants Co. Ltd., Sun Company, Lubriplate Lubricants Company, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., Behr Hella Service Gmbh, Chevron Corporation, Phillips 66 Lubricants, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., B.P. P.L.C., Kluber Lubrication, Isel, Johnson Controls, CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc., FUCHS Petrolub Se, L.P., Calumet Specialty Products Partners, Summit Oil Company, Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi (Eni), Lukoil, National Refrigerants, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.