The 2026 European Base Oils and Lubricants Summit focuses on base oils and lubricants markets, examining supply security, regulatory pressures, sustainability, and technological innovation across global energy and transport sectors.
Key Topics
Base oil supply security and disrupted global markets
Collaboration between producers, blenders, and OEMs for supply chain resilience
Pricing volatility, risk forecasting, and customer commitments
Synthetic base oil availability and performance substitution
Automotive market outlook including ICE, hybrids, and EV lubricant demand
Emerging applications such as EV fluids, data centres, and energy storage
Sustainability metrics including CO2 intensity, PCF, and commercial value
Regulatory framework including REACH, PFAS, and reformulation challenges
Waste management, used oil recovery, and recycling infrastructure
Lubricant technology innovations and re-refining developments
