Petronas to sell Urania overseas

The newly launched Petronas Urania heavy-duty lubricant for diesel engines will soon be available in overseas markets. Petronas Lubricants International Sdn Bhd’s General Manager, Marketing Strategy and Business Development, Domenico Ciaglia said that the product is scheduled to launch in Turkey and Brazil by July. He also said that the Petronas subsidiary’s focus will be Asia, particularly China, India and Southeast Asia, which are among the biggest markets for lubricants in the world. He added that Petronas Urania will replace Motolub, Petronas’ current brand for heavy-duty diesel engine oils. Ciaglia said the new lubricant is expected to contribute about 20% of the company’s sales for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. The product will be available in five liter bottles, 18 liter pails and 209 liter drums. (May 13, 2009)