PETRONAS

Petronas Lubricants International is a division of the Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas, founded in 1974. It specializes in the production of engine oils, transmission fluids, coolants, and technical fluids for passenger and commercial vehicles. The brand is the official fluid supplier for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team. Products are developed according to specific OEM requirements for engine and transmission lubrication systems. The company operates its own research centers for testing the chemical composition of its fluids.

Country

Malaysia

Brand History

1. 1974: Foundation of the state-owned oil and gas corporation Petronas in Malaysia. 2. 2008: Acquisition of the Italian company FL Selenia, enabling global market expansion for lubricants. 3. 2010: Launch of the Syntium line, developed based on motorsport experience. 4. 2012: Opening of a global R&D center in Turin, Italy.

Key OEM Customers

Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, New Holland, Case IH, Steyr, Fiat.

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements Petronas Syntium with CoolTech technology, which focuses on efficient heat dissipation from critical engine components, contributing to lower CO2 emissions. Production facilities are optimized to reduce energy consumption and minimize waste during the synthesis of base oils.

Brand Authentication

A QR-code security system on the label is used to verify authenticity via the official Petronas portal. The batch code is applied using an inkjet printer on the bottom of the canister or the cap. The code format consists of 10 characters, including a combination of letters and numbers.

Certificates

ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001