Chevron Oronite Company (United States)

Chevron Oronite is a world-class developer, manufacturer, and marketer of lubricant and fuel additives and chemicals. The business unit is comprised of numerous indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Chevron Corporation. It has a history dating back to 1917 when Oronite was part of Standard Oil Company (California).

The Oronite brand and company, derived from Spanish in reference to crude oil as 'black gold,' has been synonymous with specialty petroleum-based products since 1917 when Oronite was part of Standard Oil Company (California). Throughout its long history, Chevron Oronite has played a critical role in improving lubricant performance. The brand started over 100 years ago as a line of specialty products and has transitioned into a global leader developing, manufacturing and marketing quality additives that improve the performance of fuels and lubricants. Landmark events include: 1954: Revolutionary gasoline additive to help keep carburetor clean; 1960: First detergent additive for natural gas engine oils; 1961: Karonite, a Japan joint venture, formed; 1969: First deposit-control additive for gasoline; 1977: Construction began on Mauá plant in Brazil; 1989: New plant and Technology Center in Omaezaki, Japan; 1998: Expanded product range with acquisition of PARATONE® viscosity modifier business; 1999: Opened Asia-Pacific region's first world-scale lubricant additives plant in Singapore; 2004: First fully qualified ILSAC GF-4 product; 2005: Developed patented marine trunk piston engine oil with carboxylate technology; 2012-2017: Completed major expansion projects in Singapore, Gonfreville and Oak Point additive plants; announced plans for new plant in Ningbo, China; 2017: 100th anniversary of Oronite brand.

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