Lubricants For Industry

What Lubricants For Industry does

TotalEnergies Lubricants is the lubricants division of TotalEnergies SE, a French integrated energy major, headquartered at 562 avenue du Parc de l'Ile, 92029 Nanterre Cedex, France. The division markets itself as the largest company in the lubricants market and operates in more than 150 countries through dedicated local affiliates, distributor and reseller networks, and garage/dealer channels. Its product portfolio spans automotive engine oils (Quartz for passenger cars, Rubia for trucks and buses), transmission fluids, greases, hydraulic fluids, metalworking fluids, mining lubricants, aluminium rolling fluids (Lubrilam), food-grade lubricants (Nevastane), agricultural lubricants (Tractagri, Dynatrans), biosourced metalworking fluids (FOLIA), and a dedicated EV fluids range (Quartz EV, Hi-Perf EV, Rubia EV) with proprietary dielectric, thermal, and compatibility technologies including Cell-Shield for battery immersion cooling. The division holds over 4,000 OEM approvals globally, along with NSF H1, ISO 21469, Kosher, and Halal certifications for the Nevastane food-grade range.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of lubricant and car-care products across consumer and industrial channels, supplemented by professional services including oil diagnostics (LubAnac), a Computerized Maintenance Management System (TIG6), and inventory optimization (Smart Tank). Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with dedicated commercial and technical relationship managers, a global distributor and reseller network, garage/dealer partnership programs, and country-specific digital product catalogs. End-customer segments include Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive Consumer, Commercial Transportation, Agriculture, Mining & Construction, Food Processing, Metalworking & Primary Metals, and Electric & Hybrid Vehicles. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are sold through country-specific catalogs segmented by market and application. Strategic OEM partnerships include Stellantis and AGCO (with Fendt, Valtra, and Massey Ferguson compliance), and the division serves as a title sponsor of Formula E to anchor its electric-mobility positioning.

Name

Lubricants For Industry

Legal name

TOTALENERGIES LUBRIFIANTS SA

Website

https://lubricants.total.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TotalEnergies Lubricants is the lubricants division of TotalEnergies SE, serving automotive, industrial, agricultural, mining, food-processing, and electric-vehicle customers in 150+ countries with a broad portfolio of engine oils, industrial lubricants, food-grade fluids, metalworking products, and EV thermal-management technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Lubricants (PCMO, HDMO, ATF, Gear Oils, Coolants) (EUALAJAH), Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB), Greases & Specialty Lubricants (Greases, Pastes, Chain Oils, Silicone/Fluoro) (EUALAJAJ), Retail & E-commerce Lubricants Sales (Auto Parts, Quick Lube, Online) (EUALAJAF)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Automotive engine oils
• Metalworking fluids
• Food-grade lubricants
• Electric vehicle fluids

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanterre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lubricant Products: Sale of automotive and industrial lubricants including engine oils, transmission fluids, greases, metalworking fluids, and specialty products
2. Industrial Services: Services including oil diagnosis (LubAnac), maintenance software (TIG6), training, site audits, and technical support
3. Car Care Products: Consumer car care products including air fresheners, cleaning products, and vehicle maintenance solutions

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

TotalEnergies Lubricants manufactures and sells a broad range of automotive and industrial lubricants including engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, greases, metalworking fluids, food-grade lubricants, mining lubricants, and specialized EV battery cooling fluids, organized under consumer brands (Quartz, Rubia, Hi-Perf, Car Care) and industrial brands (Tractagri, Dynatrans, Nevastane, FOLIA, Lubrilam). The company also delivers value-added services such as used-oil diagnostics (LubAnac), maintenance management software (TIG6), and lubricant inventory management (Smart Tank).

Product overview

TotalEnergies Lubricants operates as a comprehensive lubricants company offering a diverse portfolio organized across consumer automotive, commercial vehicle, industrial, and specialized segments. The consumer automotive division features the Quartz engine oil brand (with sub-ranges from budget to premium including Quartz EV Fluid for electric/hybrid vehicles) and the Rubia engine oil brand for trucks and buses (including Rubia EV Fluid for electric heavy-duty vehicles). The Hi-Perf EV Fluid serves electric motorcycles. For industrial applications, the company provides lubricants across 12+ sectors including steel, aluminium rolling, food processing (Nevastane range with NSF H1 certification), metalworking (including the innovative FOLIA biosourced fluid), mining, and energy. The product portfolio includes engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, greases, metalworking fluids, and specialized industrial lubricants. Supporting the product portfolio are service offerings including LubAnac oil diagnostic services, TIG6 maintenance software, and Smart Tank inventory management. The company also develops advanced EV battery technology including Cell-Shield dielectric fluid for immersion cooling applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quartz: Engine oil range for cars including Quartz Ineo, Quartz 9000, Quartz 7000, Quartz 5000, Quartz 4000, and Quartz Ev3r
• Rubia
• Dynatrans
• Nevastane
• FOLIA
• Lubrilam
• LubAnac
• Quartz EV Fluid
• Rubia EV Fluid
• Hi-Perf EV Fluid

Products and services

• Quartz Engine Oil Range
• Rubia Engine Oil Range
• Quartz EV Fluid
• Rubia EV Fluid
• Hi-Perf EV Fluid
• Nevastane Food-Grade Lubricants
• FOLIA Metalworking Fluid

Quantifiable outcome

• Longer tool lifetime with FOLIA metalworking fluid
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• AGCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2026AGCO approval for Dynatrans AGC Universal Tractor Transmission Oil. Dynatrans AGC is also compliant with specifications from Fendt, Valtra and Massey Ferguson.
• StellantiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026TotalEnergies and Stellantis partnership for high-performance engine oils. The partnership has been strengthened and expanded, with TotalEnergies providing officially approved lubricants for Stellantis vehicles.
• Formula EflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTotalEnergies partnership with Formula E as title sponsor. Improves electric protection through Insulat.Ion Augmented technology designed for electric and hybrid powertrains.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shell Lubricants: Lubricants division of Shell plc, one of the world's largest finished lubricant suppliers with Pennzoil and Shell Helix automotive brands plus a broad industrial portfolio. Directly comparable as a global, full-stack lubricants manufacturer and distributor with comparable automotive, industrial, and EV-fluid programs.
• Valvoline: US-based lubricants and oil-change services company with Valvoline, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and Heavy Duty brands. Directly comparable as an automotive and heavy-duty lubricants specialist, though with a smaller industrial footprint than TotalEnergies.
• BP Castrol: Castrol is the lubricants brand of bp, with a strong portfolio of automotive and industrial lubricants including Castrol EDGE, GTX, and industrial fluid lines. Directly comparable as a global lubricants brand competing head-to-head in passenger car motor oils, heavy-duty engine oils, and metalworking fluids.
• Fuchs Petrolub: Germany-based independent lubricants specialist operating across automotive, industrial, and specialty segments with strong presence in metalworking and food-grade lubricants. Directly comparable as a full-portfolio lubricants manufacturer competing in industrial fluids and specialty categories.
• ExxonMobil (Mobil 1): Lubricants business of ExxonMobil, anchored by the Mobil 1 premium synthetic engine oil brand with deep OEM approvals and a global distribution footprint. Directly comparable in automotive engine oils, industrial lubricants, and high-performance product positioning.
• Chevron Lubricants: Chevron's lubricants business markets the Havoline, Delo, and Techron brands across automotive and heavy-duty segments. Directly comparable as a global integrated oil-major lubricant supplier with parallel heavy-duty engine oil and industrial portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Sinopec Lubricants: Lubricants arm of Sinopec, one of the largest lubricant producers in Asia with broad automotive and industrial offerings under the Great Wall and Sinopec brands. Comparable as a major integrated lubricants business, though primarily focused on the Chinese and Asian markets.
• Lukoil: Russian integrated oil major with lubricants sold under the Lukoil and Teboil brands across automotive and industrial segments. Comparable as a broad lubricants producer, though geographic exposure and sanctions environment materially differ from TotalEnergies.
• PetroChina (Kunlun Lubricant): Kunlun is the lubricants brand of PetroChina, offering a full range of automotive and industrial lubricants. Comparable as a state-owned integrated oil major with parallel lubricants operations, primarily serving the China market but exporting globally.

Regional players

• Idemitsu Kosan: Japanese integrated energy company with a significant lubricants business including motor oils, industrial fluids, and specialty products. Comparable as a lubricants producer, but with primary market focus on Japan and Asia-Pacific rather than TotalEnergies' globally balanced footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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