Petrochemical
LANXESS join forces with HPCL to boost aviation and industrial lubricants in India & SAARC
The move aims at targeting fast-growing aviation and industrial demand with advanced, high-performance solutions
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By ICN Bureau | May 13, 2026
Specialty chemicals major LANXESS and Indian energy giant Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly strengthen the availability of aviation and industrial lubricants across India and SAARC countries.
The move aims at targeting fast-growing aviation and industrial demand with advanced, high-performance solutions.
The partnership will focus on identifying short-, medium- and long-term marketing and business development opportunities in the lubricants space. It is also expected to expand local access to premium LANXESS-branded aviation and industrial lubricant products, including in critical and high-performance applications.
“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” said Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS.
“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.”, said Srinivas Ch, Executive Director - Lubes, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
LANXESS Lubricant Additives business supplies a premium portfolio of synthetic basestocks, additives and finished fluids for aviation, automotive and industrial applications under the brand names Royco, Anderol, Reolube, Additin, Naugalube, Synton, Hatcol, Hybase, and Lobase.
