Infineum International

What Infineum International does

Infineum International Limited is a UK-headquartered, Shell-owned specialty chemicals company founded around 1999 that formulates, manufactures and markets fuel and lubricant additives for the global transportation and energy industries. The company is headquartered in Milton Hill, Oxfordshire, and operates manufacturing plants and business/technology centres across Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain), the Americas (US, Brazil) and Asia Pacific (China, Singapore, India, Japan, South Korea), with a workforce of 1,001–5,000 spanning 45+ nationalities.

Its product portfolio centres on proprietary additive chemistries for engine oils, driveline fluids, viscosity modifiers, fuel additives, cold flow improvers and fuel borne catalysts, plus emerging offerings in lithium-ion battery materials, magnetorheological materials (MR-X) for electrified drivetrains, and additive systems for alternative fuels (biofuels, hydrogen combustion). Recent flagship technologies include Infineum P6895 — the first commercially approved additive for Stellantis' FPW9.55535/03 specification, supporting both internal combustion and hybrid powertrains with backward compatibility across legacy Stellantis, PSA and Opel/Vauxhall specifications — and Infineum P6188, approved against Volkswagen's 50800/50900 specifications for SAE 0W-20 engine oils.

Infineum sells primarily through direct B2B commercial contracts to automotive OEMs (Stellantis, VW Group) and oil marketers/lubricant blenders, with additional reach into commercial fleets, industrial users and marine applications. Revenue is generated via transactional sale of additive packages, with pricing negotiated per contract. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with regional manufacturing and blending, including a contract manufacturing partnership with LSR Specialty Oils at the newly opened Patalganga, India plant (March 2026). The company is executing a strategic repositioning around sustainability, electrification and the energy transition, evidenced by its 2025 brand refresh, alternative-fuel additive investments, and on-site renewable energy infrastructure (e.g., an 18MW solar PV project with RheinEnergie at its Cologne site).

Name

Infineum International

Legal name

Infineum International Limited

Website

https://infineum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Infineum International is a UK-based, Shell-owned specialty chemicals company that formulates and manufactures fuel and lubricant additives. It serves global automotive OEMs (Stellantis, VW), oil marketers, and industrial end-users across manufacturing sites in 12+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lubricant and Fuel Additives

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Additives & Performance Chemicals (EUALAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Lubricants (PCMO, HDMO, ATF, Gear Oils, Coolants) (EUALAJAH), Automotive Lubricants & Fluids (IMAEAMAA), Fuel Additives & Lubricant Additives (IMAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Lubricant additives
• Fuel additives
• Engine oil chemistry
• Viscosity modifiers
• Specialty petroleum chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Abingdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lubricant Additives: Specialty chemical additives for engine oils sold to automotive OEMs and oil marketers globally. Products include additive packages, viscosity modifiers, and performance chemicals for passenger car, commercial vehicle, and motorcycle applications.
2. Fuel Additives: Additive formulations for gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels including solutions for GDI engines, hydrogen engines, and biofuel applications.
3. Driveline Fluids: Specialty fluids for electrified and conventional drivetrains, including battery thermal management and driveline applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Infineum International formulates, manufactures, and markets specialty chemical additives for fuels and lubricants used in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, marine vessels, and industrial machinery. Its portfolio spans engine oil additive packages, viscosity modifiers, driveline fluids, fuel-borne catalysts, cold-flow improvers, and emerging chemistries for lithium-ion batteries and magnetorheological driveline materials, serving automotive OEMs and lubricant blenders globally. The company is a subsidiary of the Shell Group and operates manufacturing plants, technology centers, and sales offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infineum P6895 Additive Technology Engine oil additive technology that became the first commercially available product approved against Stellantis' FPW9.55535/03 specification, supporting modern ICE and hybrid powertrains with backward compatibility to legacy OEM specs. Sold to automotive OEMs and oil marketers/lubricant blenders.
• Infineum P6188 Additive Technology Volkswagen SAE 0W-20 engine oil additive technology approved against VW 50800/50900 specifications for modern engines, designed for cleaner operation, fuel savings, and long-term protection. Sold to automotive OEMs and oil marketers.
• Viscosity Modifiers Polymeric additives used in engine oils and driveline fluids to control viscosity across temperature ranges, for passenger car, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle applications. Sold to oil marketers and lubricant blenders.
• Fuel Additives Additive formulations for gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels including solutions for GDI engines, hydrogen engines, and biofuel applications. Sold to oil marketers and refiners.
• Driveline Fluids Specialty fluids for electrified and conventional drivetrains, including battery thermal management and driveline applications. Sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Lithium Ion Battery Technologies Specialty chemicals and materials enabling electrification, formulated for lithium-ion battery applications in energy storage and e-mobility. Sold to battery developers and OEMs.
• Magnetorheological Materials (MR-X) Advanced magnetorheological materials for electrified driveline applications, enabling controllable damping and torque transfer. Sold to automotive driveline system integrators and OEMs.
• Fuel Borne Catalyst Catalytic additive technology used in crude transportation and refining applications within industry and infrastructure markets. Sold to refiners and industrial operators.
• Cold Flow Additives Additives that improve low-temperature fuel performance for industry and infrastructure applications, including diesel and biofuel cold-weather operability. Sold to refiners and fuel marketers.
• Marine Technologies Specialty additive packages for marine engine lubricants and fuels addressing fuel efficiency, engine protection, and maritime regulatory compliance for vessel operators and lubricant blenders.
• Gas Engine Additives Specialty additives for gas engine lubricants supporting stationary power, natural gas, and alternative-fueled engine applications. Sold to OEMs and lubricant blenders serving the gas engine market.

Quantifiable outcome

• P6895 enables backward compatibility with multiple legacy Stellantis, PSA and Opel/Vauxhall specifications, allowing single formulation to cover broader vehicle parc
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RheinEnergiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026RheinEnergie and Infineum Germany signed a cooperation agreement in February 2026 to build an 18MW ground-mounted solar PV plant at Infineum's Cologne industrial park. The project, one of Germany's largest urban solar installations, will generate approximately 18 million kWh annually and is scheduled for completion in 2027. The partnership supports Infineum's Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction targets and Cologne's climate protection goals.
• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Infineum and IOCL signed a memorandum of understanding on November 3, 2025 in Mumbai to expand cooperation in lubricant technology. The partnership establishes a framework for joint work on formulation development, performance optimisation, and knowledge sharing targeting passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and industrial users in India's growing mobility sector. The MoU builds on an existing relationship and reflects IOCL's strategy to engage with global technology partners while modernising its lubricants business.
• Shell Energy ItaliacoreOthersShell Energy Italia will supply biomethane to its subsidiary Infineum, which produces additives for lubricants. The arrangement represents an internal supply chain integration between two Shell-owned entities, supporting Infineum's sustainability objectives through renewable energy supply.
• LSR Specialty OilscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLSR Specialty Oils operates Infineum's new blending plant in Patalganga, India as an exclusive operator. LSR is a specialist in high-quality blending and contract manufacturing for lubricants and specialty chemicals. The partnership enables Infineum to expand local production capability in India without owning manufacturing assets directly.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Afton Chemical: Afton Chemical is a leading fuel and lubricant additive supplier, owned by NewMarket Corporation, with overlapping product lines in engine oil additive packages and performance chemicals. It competes with Infineum across passenger car, commercial vehicle and industrial lubricant segments.
• Lubrizol: Lubrizol is the world's largest specialty additives supplier for lubricants and fuels, serving the same automotive OEM and oil marketer customers with comparable engine oil additive packages, viscosity modifiers and driveline chemistries. As a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, it is Infineum's closest global competitor on additive technology and OEM specification approvals.
• Chevron Oronite: Chevron Oronite is the additives arm of Chevron, formulating lubricant additives and fuel additives for passenger car, commercial and marine applications. It competes head-to-head with Infineum on PCMO approvals and serves many of the same global oil marketers and OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Croda International: Croda is a specialty chemicals company with performance technologies and additives serving automotive, industrial and energy markets. It has overlapping exposure to lubricant chemistry and electrified vehicle applications, making it a relevant comparator for Infineum's portfolio diversification strategy.
• LANXESS: LANXESS is a German specialty chemicals company with lubricant additives, industrial preservatives and performance chemicals serving automotive and industrial markets. Its additive business competes with Infineum across Europe and globally.
• Clariant: Clariant is a specialty chemicals company with industrial and consumer-facing additives, including lubricant and fuel-related chemistries. While broader in focus, it shares Infineum's emphasis on sustainable specialty chemistry and serves similar industrial end-markets.
• Evonik Industries: Evonik is a specialty chemicals company with additive intermediates and lubricant-related chemistries, including viscosity modifiers and performance additives. It is a comparable incumbent in the specialty chemicals value chain feeding the lubricant additives market.
• BASF: BASF is a global chemical giant with a substantial lubricant additives and performance chemicals portfolio serving OEMs and oil marketers. While broader in scope, BASF competes with Infineum on additive chemistry and is identified alongside Infineum as a key player in the $18B lubricant additives market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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