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- Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC is a Sri Lanka-based manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of premium petroleum lubricants, greases, and specialty automotive fluids. Established in 1992 and headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the company operates as a subsidiary of Chevron Ceylon Limited, an indirect unit of Chevron Corporation. The company formulates, packages, and supplies lubricants across automotive, industrial, marine, and agricultural sectors under the Caltex, Havoline, and Delo brand names. Its core product offerings include passenger car motor oils, comprising fully synthetic, semi-synthetic, and premium mineral formulations; motorcycle and scooter lubricants for four-stroke and two-stroke engines; heavy-duty diesel engine oils developed for commercial fleets, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery; industrial lubricants, including hydraulic oils, industrial gear lubricants, compressor oils, turbine fluids, transformer oils, and metalworking fluids; marine lubricants, including cylinder oils and trunk piston engine oils; specialty automotive products, including extended-life engine coolants, brake fluids, automatic and manual transmission fluids, and differential gear oils; and an extensive range of multipurpose, lithium-complex, and heavy-duty greases. The company also provides technical support services, including the proprietary LubeWatch used oil condition monitoring and laboratory analysis service, lubrication audits, plant surveys, and equipment maintenance consulting. Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC operates a blending and storage facility located at the Lindel Industrial Estate in Sapugaskanda, distributing its products through a nationwide network of independent distributors, Caltex-branded service stations, automotive workshops, and direct commercial clients across Sri Lanka, as well as exporting to regional markets including the Maldives and Bangladesh. In recent developments, the company has updated its portfolio with the launch of latest-generation API SP and ILSAC GF-6 certified Havoline synthetic motor oils designed for turbocharged and hybrid vehicles, as well as advanced Delo diesel formulations compliant with modern emission standards. The company has also executed capital investments to upgrade and automate its Sapugaskanda blending facility, expand contract toll-blending capabilities for third-party clients, and strengthen regional supply chain networks across South Asian export destinations.