Chevron adds third Group II base oil hub in Europe

Chevron Lubricants will add an additional storage facility for Group II base oil in Eastham, England. This is Chevron’s third Group II supply hub in Europe, in addition to storage facilities in Antwerp, Belgium and Hamburg, Germany. A complete product line will be inventoried at the facility, including Group II grades, 100R, 220R, 600R and Group II+, 110RLV.
Chevron said its growing Group II base oil presence in Europe will give lubricant marketers more formulating flexibility in meeting tightening specifications for better fuel economy and reduced tailpipe emissions. Historically, European lubricants have been formulated with some combination of Group I and Group III base oils, plus additives that were readily available in the European market.
“Performance specifications are tightening in Europe to the point that Group II quality base oil will advantage many formulations,” said Cary Knuth, general manager, Base Oils, Chevron Lubricants.
“This new supply hub highlights Chevron’s commitment to providing reliable supply to European lubricant producers as they transition to new formulations.”