Chevron is a leader in finished lubricants and a leading global manufacturer of premium base oil. They sell products on six continents, employ a diverse workforce and operate hundreds of facilities worldwide.

Effective coolants are vital to optimizing performance and extending engine life. Chevron’s patented organic corrosion inhibitors eliminate the need for supplemental coolant additives and improve hardware performance and heat transfer over the life of your engine.

Base oil is the oil used in lubricant formulas before additives are introduced. Premium base oil  is manufactured by an advanced process called ISODEWAXING™, which Chevron commercialized in 1993. ISODEWAXING® catalysts break down the feedstock as opposed to removing the wax with solvents. The end result is a cleaner, clearer base oil with higher viscosity and strong resistance to oxidation. The process also produces higher yields.

Chevron is working on a project that would cement our leadership role in lubricants. In January 2011, they announced the construction of a $1.4 billion premium base-oil facility at our Pascagoula, Mississippi, refinery. The Pascagoula facility is expected to produce approximately 25,000 barrels of premium base oil daily for use in the manufacture of high-performance lubricants such as motor oils for consumer and commercial uses. The project is targeted to begin operations in 2013.