Castrol partners with Slicker Recycling to re-refine used oil

Castrol has forged a new partnership with Slicker Recycling, a UK-based used oil recycling company, for used oil collection and re-refining back into base oils. 

The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial customers with a digital end-to-end lubricant system using tank telemetry technology, which offers a simplified end-to-end lubricant management system, meaning customers don’t have to call Slicker Recycling, and only full loads will be collected. This allows for a more efficient service and maximizes the opportunity to collect much more used lubricating oil, which will then be put back into circulation. 

The used oil is collected and transported to Slicker Recycling’s base oil re-refinery in Denmark which it operates with German partner, Avista AG. 

Mark Olpin, executive chairman of Slicker Recycling said: “We’re extremely proud to partner with such a respected global brand like Castrol and support them in driving circularity. It’s a hugely exciting scheme which we believe is a first in the UK. The learnings will help inform how we collect and process used oil in a more sustainable way.” 

Vesna Di Tomasso, CEO Castrol Europe added: “We know our customers are focused on sustainability and are looking for ways to reduce waste and become more circular. This pilot will help us test a more circular lubricant lifecycle with our customers.” 

Slicker Recycling employs over 200 people and it handles over 75 million litres of used lubricating oil every year.