Castrol and Slicker Recycling partner to promote circular oil management in UK

Castrol has announced a new partnership with Slicker Recycling to promote a circular approach to used oil management in the UK. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainability by collecting used oil from customers, re-refining it, and returning it to the market as base oil. The initiative is currently running as a pilot programme for both automotive and industrial customers.

The partnership uses digital tank telemetry to manage the entire process, simplifying lubricant management for customers by automating the used oil collection process. The oil is then transported to Slicker Recycling’s base oil re-refinery in Denmark, operated in conjunction with Avista AG.

Mark Olpin, executive chairman of Slicker Recycling, commented: “We’re extremely proud to partner with such a respected global brand like Castrol and support them in driving circularity. It’s a hugely exciting scheme which we believe is a first in the UK. The learnings will help inform how we collect and process used oil in a more sustainable way.”

Vesna Di Tomasso, CEO of Castrol Europe, added: “We know our customers are focussed on sustainability and are looking for ways to reduce waste and become more circular. This pilot will help us test a more circular lubricant lifecycle with our customers.”

This announcement follows the news of Slicker Recycling receiving the prestigious 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising its excellence in sustainable development and growth in overseas trade.