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Why Infineum wants to set up an engine oil additive plant in India

At a time when India is trying to move away from the internal combustion engine to EVs and alternate fuels, specialty chemicals company Infineum International has decided to set up a state-of-the-art blending facility for engine oil additives in India.

By Shahkar Abidi calendar 12 Nov 2024 Views icon5997 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Why Infineum wants to set up an engine oil additive plant in India

In the competitive, often discreet world of specialty automotive chemicals, Infineum's latest move has industry watchers buzzing. The UK-based additive manufacturer, a joint venture between ExxonMobil and Shell, has announced a major leap forward with a state-of-the-art blending facility in India—an ambitious expansion aimed at one of the fastest-growing automotive markets in the world. As automobile sales surge across India, Infineum's latest facility, which will make additives for engine oils, underscores its confidence in the country's auto manufacturing sector.

Scheduled for completion by March 2025, the facility will start trial production mid-year, with full-scale commercial blending set to begin ...

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