A changing lubricants landscape
Lubricants derived from base oils have long supported the operation of transportation
systems, industrial machinery, power generation equipment, and heavy manufacturing. Their development, from early natural fats and bitumen to modern mineral and synthetic formulations, has paralleled advances in refining technology, catalyst formulation, and the increasing performance requirements of mechanical
systems.
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This article was published in the Hydrocarbon Engineering magazine June 2026 issue.