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Reducing Friction and Enhancing Efficiency – Green Development | Shenyang Lubricant Factory Makes an Appearance at the 2026 World Lubrication Technology Conference

Conference Overview

From August 18 to 21,2026, the 2026 World Lubrication Technology Conference, hosted by the Chinese Society of Internal Combustion Engines, was grandly held in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Under the theme "Reducing Friction, Enhancing Efficiency, and Promoting Green Development," this conference marked the second edition of this prestigious academic event since its inception in 2024, with the conference being held every two years. The conference brought together more than 500 academicians, experts, entrepreneurs, scholars, and scientific researchers from the global lubrication technology community; over 20 academicians from both China and abroad, including Liu Weimin and Cao Xianghong, attended the event, engaging in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge trends and key technologies in the field of lubrication technology and the mechanical equipment industry.

Our factory's participation in the conference

Shenyang Lubricating Oil Factory attaches great importance to this grand industry event and has organized its technical R&D, marketing and foreign‑trade teams to attend the conference in Qingdao for learning and exchanges. During the event, representatives from our factory took an active part in the main forum and multiple special sub‑forums of the conference. They conducted extensive and in‑depth exchanges with experts, scholars and peer enterprises in the domestic and international lubrication technology sector on topics including base oil application technologies, additive formula optimization, new‑energy lubrication solutions, and green low‑carbon production processes.

At the conference exhibition area, our factory's team conducted an in-depth examination of the latest products and technological innovations from leading domestic and international enterprises. We performed technical benchmarking and market research focusing on high-end industrial lubricants, upgraded automotive lubricants, metalworking fluids, and specialized greases, thereby gathering valuable firsthand data for our factory's future product development and market expansion efforts.

Key Conference Signals and Industry Trends

This conference sends a clear signal to the industry: the lubricants sector is rapidly shifting from traditional "oil product competition" to "lubrication technology competition." The value of a single barrel of lubricant is no longer determined solely by brand reputation, base oil quality, additives, or distribution channels; instead, technological innovation capabilities, green and low-carbon performance, and compatibility with new energy solutions and high-end equipment are becoming key factors determining a company's future competitiveness.

The conference focuses on the following areas:

Bodied Intelligence and Robotic Lubrication Technology: As the humanoid robotics industry accelerates its growth, the demand for specialized lubricants has emerged as a new growth driver; New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Lubrication Solutions: In July, the share of NEV sales in China exceeded 60% for the first time; the traditional engine oil market is undergoing rapid transformation, with emerging segments such as thermal management oils and reducer lubricants becoming focal points within the industry; Implementation of the New API SQ/ILSAC GF-7 Standards: The comprehensive upgrade of gasoline engine oils is driving higher requirements for formulation technology and mass-production consistency; Green, Low-Carbon and Circular Economy: Technological breakthroughs—such as converting waste plastics into high-end base oils—are opening new pathways for the industry's sustainable development.

Significance of Attending the Event and Future Outlook

This conference represents a significant initiative by the Shenyang Lubricant Factory to stay abreast of industry advancements, deepen technical exchanges, and broaden its scope of collaboration. Through in-depth engagement with leading global experts and peer enterprises, our factory's team has gained a clearer understanding of the latest trends in lubrication technology development and defined the direction for product upgrades and technological innovation.

Moving forward, Shenyang Lubricant Factory will seize this conference as an opportunity to continuously increase its R&D investment, accelerate the optimization and upgrading of its product portfolio, and proactively expand into strategic sectors such as new energy lubrication and high-end industrial lubrication. Guided by the principle of "reducing friction, enhancing efficiency, and promoting green development," the company will steadily strengthen its core product competitiveness, provide customers with higher-quality, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly lubrication solutions, and contribute to the high-quality development of China's lubrication industry.