Avista Oil AG

What Avista Oil AG does

Avista Oil AG is a privately held German circular economy company founded in 1951, headquartered in Uetze (Dollbergen), and operating across 7 countries in Europe and North America with ~790 employees. It is Germany's largest used oil collector since 1971 and operates three refineries (Germany, Denmark via AVISTA Green ApS — the only re-refinery of its kind in Scandinavia — and the USA via subsidiary UES, acquired in 2011). The company's core technology is used oil re-refining: it collects used oils and oily waste from industrial, commercial, and municipal generators, then converts them into high-quality re-refined base oils (RRBOs) using its proprietary ESR (Extended Sulfuric Acid Refining) process introduced in 2005 and KERNSOLVAT® branded base oil.

The business operates an integrated circular model spanning used oil collection, regeneration, base oil production, and finished lubricant manufacturing (AVISTA LUBES brand) under one roof at the Dollbergen site. Products and services include KERNSOLVAT® base oils (API Group I–III specifications), finished lubricants (engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and specialty lubricants for agriculture/construction/forestry), private label manufacturing for over 50 international brands, used oil disposal services (including the OilFox automated disposal system), laboratory analysis, and tank cleaning via subsidiary TRD GmbH. The company holds ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, EMAS validation, and EfbV accreditation, with independently verified PCF data (DIN EN ISO 14067) showing 63% average CO2e reduction vs. primary refining.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (lubricants and base oils via factory outlet and direct B2B sales), private label contract manufacturing with multi-year B2B agreements, and disposal service fees from industrial and commercial waste generators. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, factory outlet retail at Dollbergen, subsidiary-led regional coverage (Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Serbia, Denmark, USA), and event-driven industry engagement (ICIS, UNITI, IFAT, Automechanika, Lubricant Expo, Argus, ACI). Strategic investors include SKion (2012) and Nord Holding (2010).

Name

Avista Oil AG

Legal name

AVISTA OIL AG

Website

https://avista-oil.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Avista Oil AG is a German circular economy company and Germany's largest used oil collector, operating refineries in Germany, Denmark, and the USA to re-refine used oil into KERNSOLVAT® base oils and finished lubricants for automotive, industrial, and private-label customers across 7 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants and Re-refined Base Oils

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Petroleum Refineries (324110)

SIC

Petroleum Refining (2911), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Used Oil Collection, Re-refining & Circularity (Waste Oil, Recycled Base Oils) (EUALAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC), Greases & Specialty Lubricants (Greases, Pastes, Chain Oils, Silicone/Fluoro) (EUALAJAJ), Used Oil, Lubricants & Industrial Fluids Recovery/Recycling (IMAIAFAM), Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG)

Keywords

• Used oil recycling
• Re-refined base oils
• Industrial lubricants manufacturing
• Circular economy oils
• Waste oil disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Uetze

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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 and Base Oil Product Sales: AVISTA OIL sells its KERNSOLVAT® re-refined base oils, finished lubricants (AVISTA LUBES brand including engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils, agricultural/construction/forestry lubricants), and refinery products through its factory outlet, direct sales contacts, and private label arrangements (over 50 international manufacturers and dealers). Products are offered in various packaging sizes from 1 liter to IBC containers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales at the point of transaction.
2. Used Oil and Waste Oil Disposal Services: AVISTA OIL collects and properly disposes of used/oily waste including waste oil, motor oil, and emulsions from businesses, workshops, and industrial customers across Germany and Europe (via subsidiaries). Professional consultation is provided on disposal, transport and regeneration of used oils. The OilFox automated disposal system supports digitization of collection. Revenue is generated through disposal service fees.
3. Private Label Lubricant Production: AVISTA OIL produces custom branded lubricants for over 50 manufacturers and dealers worldwide under private label arrangements. The service covers the full process from target group analysis, product selection, packaging and label design through to production and delivery (worldwide delivery within 2-3 weeks after all components are available). This represents a B2B manufacturing and service revenue stream.
4. Tank Cleaning Services (TRD GmbH): Through subsidiary TRD GmbH, AVISTA OIL provides high-performance tank cleaning services for tank trucks directly at the Dollbergen site, serving both the company's own fleet and external partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Avista Oil AG collects used/oily waste and re-refines it into KERNSOLVAT® re-refined base oils and finished lubricants under the AVISTA LUBES brand, including engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and specialty lubricants for automotive, agriculture, construction, and industrial applications. The company also provides used oil disposal and collection services, private label lubricant manufacturing for over 50 international brands, automated used oil disposal via OilFox, in-house lubricant and used oil laboratory analysis, and tank cleaning through subsidiary TRD GmbH. Operations integrate the full circular value chain from used oil collection to base oil regeneration to finished lubricant production.

Product overview

AVISTA OIL operates as a circular economy company in the lubricant and base oil industry, offering an integrated product portfolio centered on sustainable waste oil management. The core offering includes KERNSOLVAT® re-refined base oils produced from regenerated waste oil, complemented by a comprehensive range of finished lubricants under the AVISTA LUBES brand. Services encompass used oil disposal and collection, automated disposal solutions (OilFox), private label lubricant manufacturing, laboratory analysis services (lubricant and used oil analysis), factory outlet sales, and tank cleaning through subsidiary TRD GmbH. The company also provides sustainability calculation tools and holds ISO certifications for quality, environmental, and energy management. With locations across Europe and the USA, AVISTA OIL represents the largest used oil collector in Germany and a significant player in European circular value creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OilFox: Automated used oil disposal system
• KERNSOLVAT
• AVISTA LUBES
• AVISTA Greases
• Pennasol
• Avista Pace
• AVIeCO2

Products and services

• KERNSOLVAT Base Oil Re-refined base oil produced from regenerated waste oil through Avista Oil's proprietary circular economy process. Features high viscosity index, high oxidation stability, low sulfur content, and extremely low PAH content. Meets API Group I-II specifications and occasionally Group III, suitable for automotive lubricants, industrial fluids, hydraulic systems, agriculture, construction, forestry, and specialty applications.
• Schmierstoffe (Lubricants) Complete portfolio of finished lubricants including engine oils for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and specialty lubricants for agricultural, construction, forestry, and industrial applications. Produced using KERNSOLVAT re-refined base oils with documented 63% average CO2e reduction versus primary refining.
• Raffinerieprodukte (Refinery Products) Refined petroleum products derived from Avista Oil's refinery operations at the Dollbergen site.
• Used Oil Disposal (Entsorgung) Professional disposal services for used oils, motor oils, emulsions, and other oil-containing wastes. Includes collection, transport, and environmentally friendly processing through Avista Oil's circular system for businesses, workshops, garages, industrial facilities, and municipalities.
• OilFox Automated Used Oil Disposal Automated used oil disposal system enabling digitization and automation of the used oil collection process for business customers.
• Werksverkauf (Factory Outlet) Direct sales of lubricants and base oils from the Dollbergen plant in Germany, offering products in various container sizes including 1L and 5L bottles, with personalized consultation. New price list effective 1 September 2025.
• Private Label Lubricants Custom branded lubricant production and filling for over 50 manufacturers and dealers worldwide. Service covers target group analysis, product portfolio selection, packaging and label design, production, and worldwide delivery within 2-3 weeks after all components are available. Made in Germany production.
• Lubricant Analysis (Schmierstoffanalytik) In-house laboratory services for quality testing of lubricants, emulsions, solutions, and preparation water including DIN compliance monitoring per TRGS 611.
• Used Oil Analysis (AltölAnalyse) Laboratory analysis services for used and mineral oils using extensive national and international analysis methods (ASTM, DEV, DIN, IP, ISO VDI) with customer-specific service project capabilities.
• TRD Tank Cleaning Services Tank truck cleaning services operated by subsidiary TRD GmbH at the Dollbergen site, providing high-performance cleaning according to latest standards for the company's own fleet and external partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% average CO₂e reduction across the entire lubricant portfolio compared to primarily refined base oils (PCF 2026, DIN EN ISO 14067)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safety-Kleen Systems: One of North America's largest collectors and re-refiners of used oil, operating an integrated collection-re-refining-lubricant-blending model closely analogous to Avista's. Directly comparable on the used oil circular value chain, geographic scope (multi-country, US-anchored), and B2B private label / re-refined base oil offering.
• Heritage-Crystal Clean: US-based used oil collection and re-refining company with a similar integrated model, producing base oils and finished lubricants from recovered waste oil. Comparable on re-refined base oil production and industrial waste services.
• Vertex Energy: US re-refiner operating base oil production from used motor oil, with a focus on producing Group II/II+ base oils for lubricant manufacturers. Closely comparable on technology and product mix to AVISTA's KERNSOLVAT® offering.
• ROW Mineralölwerk GmbH: German re-refiner of used oils producing base oils and lubricants, directly competing with Avista in the German used oil circular economy. Same geography, similar product portfolio, and overlapping customer base in industrial and automotive lubricants.

Broad incumbents

• Fuchs Petrolub SE: Germany's largest independent lubricants manufacturer, offering a broad portfolio of industrial and automotive lubricants. Comparable on lubricants portfolio, German industrial customer base, and finished lubricant distribution, though Fuchs does not operate its own large-scale used oil re-refinery.
• Neste Oyj: Finnish refining major with Neste MY renewable and recycled base oils targeting lubricants producers. Comparable on the sustainability-certified base oil offering and on supplying lubricant blenders seeking low-carbon feedstocks, though Neste is much larger and operates in renewables at far greater scale.
• Enilive (Eni Sustainable Mobility): Eni's mobility and bio-refining arm, operating used oil re-refining through its proprietary Revive+ technology. Comparable on re-refined base oil production for lubricant manufacturers and on sustainability positioning.
• TotalEnergies Lubricants: Major integrated lubricants producer offering a broad range including recycled-content base oils. Comparable on finished lubricant portfolio, B2B industrial customer base, and sustainability-led product positioning, though TotalEnergies is far larger and vertically integrated upstream.
• Motul: French-based global lubricants manufacturer with a strong specialty and industrial product portfolio. Comparable on premium finished lubricants, automotive and industrial applications, and European manufacturing presence, though Motul focuses on specialty formulations rather than re-refining.
• Castrol (BP): One of the world's largest lubricants brands, including the Castrol circular / re-refined product lines. Comparable on finished lubricant distribution, private label and OEM partnerships, and sustainability-led product positioning at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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