Gapuma and Chevron Oronite Deliver: Lubricants. Insight. Impact.

27th May 2025 Gapuma Group’s GLB division, in collaboration with Chevron Oronite, recently hosted a high-impact technical seminar in Lagos, bringing together major stakeholders from across Nigeria’s lubricants industry for a week of engagement, knowledge sharing, and strategic dialogue. The main seminar, held on 20th May, saw an outstanding turnout—with over 50 delegates from 21 companies in attendance, many of whom joined despite not having confirmed in advance. Notable participants included representatives from NNPC, Total, Ammasco, Delta Lubricants, Ardova, and BESTAF, among others. Chevron Oronite’s visiting team—Daren Barnes, Benjamin Boulay, and Eric De Goustine—delivered a series of detailed and insightful presentations. The topics covered included: Chevron Oronite Global Overview Market Trends and Heavy Duty Lubricants Power Transmission Fluid / Automatic Gear Oil Passenger Car Motor Oil / Hydraulic Oil Motorcycle Oil / Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid The Importance of a Quality Viscosity Index Improver Cost Calculation and Efficiency The audience responded with enthusiasm, particularly during the Q&A sessions, where participation was lively and questions reflected a strong technical interest. Feedback from attendees highlighted the quality and relevance of the content, with many delegates leaving with valuable takeaways for their respective organisations. The Chevron Oronite team expressed their appreciation for the professional arrangements and warm hospitality provided throughout their visit. The success of the event is a testament to Gapuma Group’s commitment to excellence and collaboration within the lubricants sector. Gapuma’s own team— Prakash Ramchandani, Thompson Longe, and Akash Suhanda—played a key role in the seamless execution of the seminar. The event reinforces Gapuma’s role as a trusted industry partner dedicated to advancing technical expertise and strengthening relationships across the region. We extend our sincere thanks to all attendees and look forward to building on the momentum of this successful collaboration.