news release

Chevron Oronite to sponsor & speak at F+L Week 2026   

SAN RAMON, Calif., March 18, 2026 – Chevron Oronite is proud to announce that we are a Gold Sponsor at F+L Week 2026 – Conference & Exhibition, taking place March 26–27, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. Chevron Oronite will also deliver three technical presentations during the event, reinforcing its commitment to advancing lubricant additive solutions for evolving global market needs. 

As a Gold Sponsor, Chevron Oronite will engage with industry leaders, customers and partners throughout the conference and exhibition, sharing insights on emerging regulatory, technology and performance trends shaping the lubricants industry.  

For this year, Chevron Oronite is pleased to have two presenters speaking at F+L Week 2026: Emmanuelle Faure, and Raj Padmanabhan.  

Emmanuelle Faure, global product line manager for Automotive Engines, Driveline and Hydraulic Applications, Chevron Oronite, will present “Flexible Solutions for Hybrid Vehicles” on Wednesday, March 26, from 15:10 –15:30. Emmanuelle will discuss the evolving hybrid vehicle landscape and how lubricant additive technologies are adapting to support performance requirements across a broad range of hybrid architectures.  

Emmanuelle Faure will also present “Global Regulatory Landscape for Substances and Increasing Product Registration Requirements” on Thursday, March 27, from 11:00–11:20. Emmanuelle will share insights into the increasingly complex regulatory environment facing lubricant additives, highlighting challenges and strategies to help ensure product compliance and market readiness worldwide. 

Raj Padmanabhan, global segment manager for Heavy Duty Engine Oils, Chevron Oronite, will present “Low-Ash Technology for Heavy Duty Biodiesel and Off-Highway Applications” on Thursday, March 27, from 15:00–15:20. Raj will outline how low-ash additive technologies are enabling durability and performance in heavy-duty and off-highway applications operating with biodiesel fuels. 

In addition to these presentations, members of the Chevron Oronite team will be onsite throughout F+L Week 2026 to engage with customers, partners and industry peers, and to discuss how Chevron Oronite’s additive technologies are helping customers navigate evolving performance and regulatory requirements. 

For additional information about the F + L Week 2026, please visit the official website: https://fuelsandlubes.com/fl-exhibition/fl-week-2026-home-3/  

About Chevron Oronite

Chevron Oronite is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of fuel and lubricant additives, helping provide solutions to customers globally. Headquartered in San Ramon, California (USA), Chevron Oronite maintains regional offices in Houston (Americas Region), Paris (Europe-Africa-Middle East Region), and Singapore (Asia-Pacific Region); operates manufacturing sites in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (USA), Gonfreville (France), Singapore, Ningbo (China) and Mauá (Brazil); an affiliated blending and shipping plant in Omaezaki, Japan; technology centers in the USA, France, the Netherlands, Japan and China and has interests in additive companies operating in other locations, including India.  Learn more about Chevron Oronite at www.oronite.com.  

Chevron Oronite is comprised of numerous affiliates that are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Chevron Corporation. For simplicity in this news release, the terms “Chevron Oronite” and/or “Oronite” are used as abbreviated references to Chevron Corporation affiliates that are part of the Chevron Oronite business unit. Nothing in this document is intended to override or supersede the corporate separateness of these entities. 

About Chevron

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and gas business and grow new energies businesses. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.