Sinopec lubricant oil passes quality tests

Sinopec Lubricant Co., the lubricant oil business of China Petroleum and Chemical Corp. (Sinopec), said 58 of its products sampled for quality tests since January this year have met all required specifications. The company is one of the increasing numbers of Chinese companies that have sent their products for quality inspection due to heated competition on the market. In recognition of the company’s continually improving market standing, 90% of the mainstream car producers in China have entered into partnership with Sinopec Lubricant. A recent survey shows 60% of the respondents recognize Greatwall Lubricant, the company’s brand name, to be at par with internationally recognized products such as those of Royal Dutch P.L.C., compared with less than 30% two years ago. (March 18, 2009)