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HISTORY OF LUBRICANTS

Ever since the advancement into the lube oil business in 1989, S-OIL has not only expanded its product portfolio to meet the market demand, but also engaged in continuous technology development and active marketing activities to establish itself as a leader in the lubricant oil market. We have also developed the most advanced lubrication technology and world-class management by entering into a technical partnership with Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan and building a joint venture with France’ TOTAL. Since going into the production of ‘aramcoULTRA’ in 2002 which is the VHVI class base oil for lubricating oils, S-OIL has become a main lube base oil supplier in the world. Based on dynamic capabilities built for the past 25 years, we are trying to become the world’s best lubricant company with the launch of ‘S-OIL SEVEN,’ the 100% synthetic lubricant brand.

2019

  • 07 Launched new S-OIL Seven package

2017

  • 03 Magok Lube R&D Center opened

2016

  • 11 Launched new Dragon package

2014

  • 05 Launched the 100% synthetic oil of S-OIL SEVEN

2010

  • Completed the Onsan Plant of S-OIL Total
    Lubricants Co., Ltd    06
    STLC Onsan Plant

2008

  • 05 Established S-OIL Total Lubricants Co., Ltd. as a J/V with France’ TOTAL

2007

  • 03 Approved SSU EURO XT for Italy’s Porsche
  • 04 Approved SSU EURO XT for Germany’s Volkswagen
  • 06 Approved SSU EURO XT PLUS for Germany’s Benz

2005

  • Launched the brand of SSU, eco-friendly
    synthetic engine oil    05
  • Approved Dragon Turbo Best for
    Germany’s Daimler Chrysler11

2003

  • 09 Obtained the ISO 14001 certification for EMS Standard

2002

  • 04 Approved MERCON for ATF of American automaker Ford Motor Corporation
  • 11 Began production of aramcoULTRA (aramcoULTRA), VHVI (Very High Viscosity Index, Group III) class lube base oil
    ULTRA-S Production Plant

2001

  • Approved Dragon CNG Best for the US’ Cummins08

1996

  • Obtained the ISO 14001 certification for EMS Standard11

1995

  • 01 Approved Dragon Gear™ for Germany’s Benz

1991

  • Started exporting a lubricant under the brand name of DRAGON, first among Korean lubricant companies03

1989

  • 07 Launched the brand of DRAGON, the oldest lubricant brand in Korea
  • 11 Entered into a technical partnership with Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan