MoU27 Jan 2026, 11:06 am
HPCL, Castrol India Sign MoU to Explore Re-Refined Base Oil Ecosystem in India
AI Summary
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Castrol India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a Re-Refined Base Oil (RRBO) ecosystem in India. The collaboration aims to assess the commercial, operational, and technical feasibility of collecting used lubricating oil, having it re-refined for its use in lubricant production at scale. The initiative could reduce waste, lower environmental impact, and support India’s growing focus on circularity.
Key Highlights
- HPCL and Castrol India to explore development of RRBO ecosystem in India
- Collaboration to evaluate commercial, operational, and technical feasibility of collecting and re-refining used oil at scale
- Initiative aims to recover material value and promote responsible resource use
- Re-refining used oil can recover up to 70-80% of it as high-quality base oil
- Findings from the study will guide the next phase of the initiative