Leave a request for registration
Fill out the form and we will contact you
"LUBRICANT MARKET 2026"
20TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
On November 6, the 20th International Conference and Exhibition “Lubricant Market 2026” was held in Moscow at the Balchug Kempinski Hotel.
The conference, which is the largest annual event in Russia’s oil refining industry, focused on the lubricant market in the new reality, its problems and solutions, and the opportunities available both for component suppliers and for manufacturers of lubricating oils.
The participants reviewed market forecasts for oils and automotive equipment, as well as the current requirements for various types of oils. The conference was attended by the main Russian and foreign manufacturers of lubricating oils and additives, lubricants and coolants, leading transport and industrial companies, and major consumers of lubricants.
As part of the event, a specialized exhibition was held, which provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers and consumers of lubricants to meet and communicate.
The conference, which is the largest annual event in Russia’s oil refining industry, focused on the lubricant market in the new reality, its problems and solutions, and the opportunities available both for component suppliers and for manufacturers of lubricating oils.
The participants reviewed market forecasts for oils and automotive equipment, as well as the current requirements for various types of oils. The conference was attended by the main Russian and foreign manufacturers of lubricating oils and additives, lubricants and coolants, leading transport and industrial companies, and major consumers of lubricants.
As part of the event, a specialized exhibition was held, which provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers and consumers of lubricants to meet and communicate.
On behalf of RPI, we express our gratitude to our traditional Sponsor‑Partner — LUKOIL Lubricants.
We thank the Session Sponsor — the company KAPRON.
We also express our appreciation to the companies NEO KEMICAL, GC QUALITY, GC GLOBAL INDUSTRY, NPP MAKROMER, BASOIL and PRISTA OIL for their support of the event and fruitful cooperation.
We thank the Session Sponsor — the company KAPRON.
We also express our appreciation to the companies NEO KEMICAL, GC QUALITY, GC GLOBAL INDUSTRY, NPP MAKROMER, BASOIL and PRISTA OIL for their support of the event and fruitful cooperation.
A key focus of the conference program was an analytical session dedicated to the key trends and changes in the Russian lubricants market. Experts from leading analytical and consulting companies presented up‑to‑date data, assessments, and forecasts, which allowed participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the state of the industry and the factors shaping its future development.
Session presentations:
The session aroused particular interest among the audience, as the data and conclusions presented by the experts were in demand among all key categories of participants — lubricant manufacturers, suppliers, trading companies, and industrial consumers.
Session presentations:
- “The Russian lubricants market: preliminary results for 2026 and current trends” — Anatoly Filatkin, CEO of B2X Consulting.
- “The vehicle fleet and the market: where do car owners’ preferences shift” — Tatyana Arabadzhi, Director of the NAPI marketing automotive agency.
- “The automotive oil market on the verge of change” — Igor Kustov, Deputy Director of the Strategic and Operational Consulting Group in the oil and gas sector at Kept.
- “The dynamics of the cost of Russian base oils in 2026” — Dmitry Yudakov, Head of Business Development at Argus in Russia and the CIS.
The session aroused particular interest among the audience, as the data and conclusions presented by the experts were in demand among all key categories of participants — lubricant manufacturers, suppliers, trading companies, and industrial consumers.
The 20th International Conference “Lubricant Market 2026” brought together approximately 200 representatives from 90 companies and organizations operating in various segments of the lubricants industry and market. Leading Russian and foreign companies.
Among the participants are leading Russian and foreign manufacturers of lubricants, additives, and petrochemical products, oil companies, trading houses, and distributors, as well as large enterprises that are consumers of lubricants from the metallurgical, mechanical engineering, automotive, transport, energy, and other industrial sectors. The broad industry representation ensured that manufacturers and suppliers of products met with their direct consumers — companies interested in modern technological solutions, improving production efficiency, and optimizing procurement — on the same platform.
An important part of the audience consisted of company executives, specialists from production and technical departments, engineers, technologists, representatives of research organizations, as well as heads of commercial departments and supply services. This composition of participants created a favorable environment for professional dialogue, the exchange of practical experience, the discussion of current industry challenges, and the establishment of new business contacts.
Conference audience profile:
The conference audience included representatives of management, production, technical, and scientific departments, as well as commercial, marketing, and procurement services of companies. Approximately 26% of the participants were senior and executive managers; about 32% were managers and specialists in production, technical, and research areas; about 40% were representatives of commercial, marketing departments, and supply services.
Industrial profile of the delegates: representatives of Russian and foreign vertically integrated oil companies and manufacturers of petroleum products — 13%; manufacturers of lubricants, additives, and petrochemical products — 20%; trading houses, dealers, and suppliers — 18%; consumers of lubricants, including industrial, metallurgical, automotive, and transport enterprises — 26%; research institutes, scientific organizations, universities, and industry associations — 12%; other participants, including analytical, consulting, and media organizations — 11%.
In 2027, the 21st International Conference “Lubricant Market” will be held on October 29.
We invite you to become part of the largest industry event!
We invite representatives of companies — producers and consumers of lubricants, suppliers of raw materials and additives, trading and engineering organizations, and research centres — to take part in the next conference.
We will be glad to see you not only among the participants but also among the speakers at the event! We invite experts and practitioners in the field to deliver presentations, present research results, share successful case studies, and present their own vision of market development prospects.
For more information, please, contact:
Anna Isaeva: a.isaeva@rpi-inc.ru
+7 (495) 502-54-33
Among the participants are leading Russian and foreign manufacturers of lubricants, additives, and petrochemical products, oil companies, trading houses, and distributors, as well as large enterprises that are consumers of lubricants from the metallurgical, mechanical engineering, automotive, transport, energy, and other industrial sectors. The broad industry representation ensured that manufacturers and suppliers of products met with their direct consumers — companies interested in modern technological solutions, improving production efficiency, and optimizing procurement — on the same platform.
An important part of the audience consisted of company executives, specialists from production and technical departments, engineers, technologists, representatives of research organizations, as well as heads of commercial departments and supply services. This composition of participants created a favorable environment for professional dialogue, the exchange of practical experience, the discussion of current industry challenges, and the establishment of new business contacts.
Conference audience profile:
The conference audience included representatives of management, production, technical, and scientific departments, as well as commercial, marketing, and procurement services of companies. Approximately 26% of the participants were senior and executive managers; about 32% were managers and specialists in production, technical, and research areas; about 40% were representatives of commercial, marketing departments, and supply services.
Industrial profile of the delegates: representatives of Russian and foreign vertically integrated oil companies and manufacturers of petroleum products — 13%; manufacturers of lubricants, additives, and petrochemical products — 20%; trading houses, dealers, and suppliers — 18%; consumers of lubricants, including industrial, metallurgical, automotive, and transport enterprises — 26%; research institutes, scientific organizations, universities, and industry associations — 12%; other participants, including analytical, consulting, and media organizations — 11%.
In 2027, the 21st International Conference “Lubricant Market” will be held on October 29.
We invite you to become part of the largest industry event!
We invite representatives of companies — producers and consumers of lubricants, suppliers of raw materials and additives, trading and engineering organizations, and research centres — to take part in the next conference.
We will be glad to see you not only among the participants but also among the speakers at the event! We invite experts and practitioners in the field to deliver presentations, present research results, share successful case studies, and present their own vision of market development prospects.
For more information, please, contact:
Anna Isaeva: a.isaeva@rpi-inc.ru
+7 (495) 502-54-33
AMONG OUR SPONSORS
CLIENTS
PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
© 2023 RPI Conferences
Information and materials posted on the site pages, including texts, images and maps are the property of RPI
Information and materials posted on the site pages, including texts, images and maps are the property of RPI
RPI Analytical Services:
RPI Communication Services:
