Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), one of India’s leading oil and gas companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly enhance the availability of aviation and industrial lubricants across India and SAARC countries. The partnership aims to introduce technologically advanced and high-performance lubricant solutions to support the rapidly growing aviation and industrial sectors in the region. Through this collaboration, both companies intend to raise industry standards while improving access to premium lubricant products.
Focus on Long-Term Business Growth
LANXESS and HPCL will jointly explore short, medium, and long-term business development and marketing opportunities in the lubricants segment. The collaboration will expand local access to LANXESS-branded aviation and industrial lubricants, particularly in critical and high-performance applications. By combining global technology expertise with strong regional market reach, the companies aim to accelerate growth opportunities in key industrial sectors.
Companies Aim to Set New Industry Benchmarks
Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS said, “This MoU marks a new chapter in our growth story. Together with HPCL, we will set new benchmarks for quality and performance while accelerating growth in India’s dynamic aviation and industrial markets.” Srinivas Ch, Executive Director-Lubes, HPCL highlighted the importance of combining technological expertise with market presence to strengthen customer offerings.
“We are excited to partner with LANXESS to provide Indian customers with cutting-edge lubricants that enhance efficiency and performance. With LANXESS’ expertise and our strong market presence, this collaboration will drive growth across aviation and industrial sectors,” Srinivas added.
Broad Portfolio of Advanced Lubricant Solutions
LANXESS’ Lubricant Additives business offers a comprehensive portfolio of premium synthetic basestocks, additives, and finished fluids for aviation, automotive, and industrial applications. Its globally recognized lubricant brands include Royco®, Anderol®, Reolube®, Additin®, Naugalube®, Synton®, Hatcol®, Hybase®, and Lobase®. These products are designed to deliver enhanced efficiency, reliability, and performance across demanding industrial and aerospace environments.
Supporting India’s Growing Industrial and Aviation Ecosystem
As India’s aviation and manufacturing sectors continue to expand, demand for advanced lubricant technologies is increasing rapidly. As per the press release, through the strategic collaboration, LANXESS and HPCL aim to strengthen supply capabilities, improve product accessibility, and support the evolving performance requirements of industrial and aviation customers across the region.
