UAE · Independent R&D partner · Worldwide

Lubricant & grease formulation
consultancy for UAE manufacturers.

Independent lubricant, grease and additive formulation R&D for blenders, re-exporters and industrial buyers across the UAE and the wider Gulf — API/ACEA-grade products, engineered for high-ambient Gulf conditions, with full IP transfer.

Serving the United Arab Emirates and the wider GCC

Independent formulation R&D,
engineered for UAE.

The UAE is a global lubricant blending and re-export hub, and Gulf operating temperatures demand formulations built for high thermal and oxidative stress. Lubechem develops engine oils, hydraulic and gear oils, and high-temperature greases specified for Gulf climate and duty cycles.

  • Founded 2010 by Er. Manoj Kumar, chemical engineer — 500+ formulations
  • Fully independent of Lubrizol, Afton, Infineum & Oronite
  • Full BOM, ASTM/IP test data & IP transfer — you own the formula
  • Remote-first delivery worldwide, on-site where needed
Standards & compliance

Built to the standards
UAE buyers require.

We formulate to international API and ACEA performance standards and provide documentation guidance for ESMA and GCC market conformity. We lead with international standards so your products are accepted across markets — and support the documentation your buyers and regulators expect.

Regulatory & compliance support →

  • API SN/SP, CK-4
  • ACEA A/B, C, E sequences
  • ISO viscosity grades
  • NLGI grease grades
  • ESMA / GCC conformity guidance
Industries in UAE

Lubricants for the sectors
that drive UAE.

Oil & gas and petrochemical
Lubricant blending & re-export
Construction & heavy equipment
Marine & ports
Automotive aftermarket
How we work

From brief to commercial batch
in four disciplined steps.

Brief & baseline

NDA, target spec locked, cost targets agreed.

R&D & bench batch

Lab formulation and ASTM/IP testing against target.

Scale-up & pilot

Pilot batch, process SOP, full documentation.

Handover & support

Full BOM, TDS/MSDS and IP transfer — you own it.

Why Lubechem

An independent R&D partner
— not an additive reseller.

When an additive company offers “formulation support”, it is limited to its own range. Lubechem designs from individual components across multiple suppliers, so UAE clients get the right formulation at minimum cost — and own it independently.

About Lubechem & our founder →   Annual R&D partnership →

  • Chemistry-first, hands-on senior formulator access
  • 10–25% lower additive treat cost vs commercial packages
  • Full formula transparency — you own the IP
  • Also: bio-lubricants & EV / specialty fluids
FAQ — UAE

Common questions.

Do you work with lubricant manufacturers in UAE?
Yes. Lubechem Consultant works with blenders, private-label brands and industrial buyers in the UAE and worldwide. Engagements run remotely (video, email, WhatsApp) with on-site support as needed, and every formulation is delivered with full IP transfer.
Which standards do you formulate to for the UAE market?
We formulate to international API and ACEA performance standards and provide documentation guidance for ESMA and GCC market conformity. We lead with international API, ACEA, ISO and SAE standards so your products are accepted across markets, not just one.
Are you independent of additive suppliers like Lubrizol, Afton and Infineum?
Yes — that independence is our core advantage. We design additive packages from individual components across multiple suppliers, so you get the right chemistry at the best cost and own the formulation outright, with no single-source lock-in.
Can you help a new UAE brand from formula to finished product?
Yes. We cover the full journey: formulation, bill of materials, ASTM/IP testing, regulatory documentation, plant/lab setup and troubleshooting — then transfer the complete IP so the product is yours.
Connect with a specialist

Talk to a lubricant & grease
formulation specialist serving UAE.

One business-day response. NDA before any technical discussion. Free initial assessment for UAE manufacturers and buyers.