Synthetic Lubricants Market Growth Driven by Industrial Automation and High Performance Machinery

PETRONAS Lubricants International Introduced the PETRONAS Pro Series for Industrial Applications

PETRONAS Lubricants International introduced its flagship Pro Series PETRONAS industrial lubricants portfolio, a new streamlined industrial lubricants line, to achieve improved operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and industrial performance in the industrial markets worldwide. Newly launched range offers application-based lubrication solutions for compressors, industrial gear systems, greases, and hydraulic systems for the industries demanding high-performance synthetic lubricant technologies.

Inventive Descriptions for Advanced Lubrication Technology Expansion

The PETRONAS Pro Series has been designed to make lubricant selection easy while retaining the proven high-performance products PETRONAS is known for. These are PETRONAS ProKomp (compressor lubricants), PETRONAS ProGris (heavy-duty greases), and PETRONAS ProGear (industrial transmission systems). These artificial lubricant solutions are engineered to provide better thermal stability, minimise equipment wear, enhance energy efficiency, and prolong the lifespan of machinery in challenging industrial settings.

According to Towards Chemicals And Materials Analytics and Consulting, the synthetic lubricants market size was valued at USD 45.85 billion in 2025, is estimated to reach USD 48.58 billion in 2026, and is projected to reach USD 81.72 billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.95% over the forecast period from 2026 to 2035. In terms of volume, the synthetic lubricants industry is projected to grow from 9.55 million tons in 2025 to 15.34 million tons by 2035. growing at a CAGR of 4.85% from 2026 to 2035, as demand for plant-based and sustainable packaging is increasing across the globe.  

The Rise Of Industry Automation Is Expected To Fuel The Growth Of The Synthetic Lubricants Market

• Industrial automation and the need for machinery reliability are driving more industries to use synthetic lubricants.
• As energy efficiency and expenses on maintenance costs become more important, the demand for new lubricant formulations that have improved thermal and oxidation stability is increasing.
• Growth in industrial infrastructure and heavy equipment usage in emerging markets is driving long-term market growth.
• Sustainability and prolonging the lifespan of equipment are becoming increasingly important, and this is driving industries to move away from traditional mineral oils toward synthetic lubricant technologies.