Nippon Oil eyes Malaysia

Japan’s biggest oil company, Nippon Oil Corporation (NOC), is using its research and development partnership with Honda’s F1 Racing Team to blend oils for the Malaysian market. Under its ENEOS brand, NOC has expanded its business to China, Thailand and Malaysia. The 120-year-old NOC is currently ranked seventh worldwide in terms of sales volume. NOC specializes in producing lubricants for automobiles. Among the ENEOS engine oils in the market are Pro Racing 0W-50, Molybdenum 10W-30 and Touring 15W-40. Its drive-train oils include ATF Multi and CVT Fluid. (December 31, 2006)