PTT Lubricants, the flagship brand of PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), is making a mark on the global stage with Thailand’s first engine oil certified under the latest API SQ / ILSAC GF-7A standard. This milestone underscores Thailand’s emergence as a hub of innovation in the international lubricant industry.
The newly introduced PERFORMA SUPER SYNTHETIC 0W-20, developed with proprietary EVOTEC technology, meets the world’s most stringent standards for engine protection. The API SQ / ILSAC GF-7A certification ensures enhanced wear resistance, deposit control, and ethanol fuel compatibility while aligning with Euro V emission standards—offering a high-performance solution for eco-conscious drivers and OEMs worldwide.
Mr. Racha U-Thaichan, Senior Executive Vice President, Lubricants Business, said: “Being the first in Thailand to achieve API SQ certification is more than a product milestone—it highlights Asia’s capability to set global benchmarks for sustainable mobility. We are redefining the scope of lubricant innovation and delivering world-class solutions to markets in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.”
With this launch, PTT Lubricants expands its footprint beyond Asia, strengthening its presence in Africa and the Middle East and showcasing Thailand as a global leader in advanced engine oils and sustainable mobility solutions.
With Thailand recognized as a global automotive production hub—1.88 million vehicles produced and over 1 million exported in 2022—PTT Lubricants is using its home base as a springboard for worldwide growth. Already a leader with 30% market share in Thailand and ranked as the nation’s No.1 lubricant brand for 13 consecutive years, the company is now scaling aggressively across high-growth markets.
Its footprint covers all ASEAN economies—Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Brunei, as well as Taiwan, while new strategic moves are extending reach into Africa and the Middle East, where demand for high-performance lubricants is surging alongside rapid infrastructure growth.
PTT Lubricants also continues to strengthen global partnerships, including a long-standing alliance with Total Lubmarine, enabling supply of marine lubricants to more than 1,000 ports worldwide.
Unlike traditional approaches that frame sustainability through corporate projects, PTT Lubricants embeds its climate strategy directly into its products. By engineering lubricants that extend engine life, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce carbon output, the brand contributes to lowering environmental impact across diverse markets.
Founded over 30 years ago as a local Thai enterprise, PTT Lubricants has evolved into a regional leader exporting to more than 40 countries. Today, it is positioning itself not just as a supplier but as a global standards setter in lubricant technology.
“With API SQ-certified products, we are ready to serve every gasoline engine model of passenger vehicles, every road, every region,” said RACHA. “Our ambition is clear: to ensure that PTT lubricants meet international standards and establish global recognition.”
