Aster to explore new Singapore facility turning used motor oil into high-grade products 

Aster to explore new Singapore facility turning used motor oil into high-grade products 

April 24, 2026 / Kim Browne /


The facility could establish Singapore as an Asian hub for sustainable lubricants

[SINGAPORE] Aster Chemicals and Energy is looking into building a Singapore facility that converts used motor oil into high-grade base oils, the local refinery and petrochemicals player has told The Business Times.

Aster on Friday (Apr 24) inked an agreement on the potential development with Puraglobe Germany, a specialist in making base oil from recycled raw materials, also known as re-refined base oil (RRBO).

Base oil is a key raw material for lubricants used in the transport and industrial sectors. 

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As an editor at Cosmopolitan Canada, I specialize in exploring Lifestyle success stories. My passion lies in delivering impactful content that resonates with readers and sparks meaningful conversations.

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