Lubrizol Accelerates Regional Innovation, Collaboration with new Singapore Innovation Center

Singapore - Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, announces the establishment of its Southeast Asia Innovation Center in Jurong, Singapore. An integral part of the company’s global innovation network, the Center is designed to deepen collaboration and advance market relevant innovations, supporting Lubrizol’s commitment to delivering high-value solutions and enhancing speed to market for customers in Southeast Asia and beyond.  The launch of the Innovation Centre with support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) will advance Singapore’s role as a strategic hub for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability.

Spanning 15,000 square meters over multiple floors, the Center integrates advanced laboratories, immersive experience zones, and dedicated spaces for technical training and knowledge exchange. It is home to scientists and product developers who leverage local R&D and testing capabilities, advanced decision science and a collaborative mindset to unlock opportunities for customers across a wide array of industries, including mobility, infrastructure, mining, data technology, beauty, personal care and healthcare. 

“This new Innovation Center represents a significant commitment to our innovation locally,” said Henry Liu, Vice President, Lubrizol Asia Pacific. “By bringing together expertise across Lubrizol and our partners, this collaborative facility will enable acceleration of technologies that meet the region’s evolving needs, turning shared innovation into breakthrough solutions that solve real-world challenges.”  

“Singapore plays a pivotal role in our global innovation network because of its robust R&D ecosystem and unique environment that enables innovation to thrive,” said Rebecca Liebert, President and CEO of Lubrizol. “This strategic Innovation Center provides proximity to key stakeholders and fosters collaboration to progress innovations that contribute to industry transformation and economic growth.”  

A History of Market-Relevant Innovations

Lubrizol’s commitment to local innovation has been a cornerstone of its more than 65 years in Asia Pacific. To stay ahead of evolving regulatory landscapes and transportation trends, Lubrizol continues to employ and invest in a strong base of in-region innovators — professionals with deep technical expertise and decades of experience — who are focused on developing next-generation technologies. The Center joins the recent establishment of Lubrizol’s Asia Pacific Center of Excellence for Suncare Formulation in Singapore, which has earned recognition from leading global beauty and personal care brands for its technical excellence and market-leadership. 

Growing as Partners in Progress

As part of the launch, Lubrizol signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with United Oil Company, a joint venture with oil major Repsol who manufactures lubricants and specialty fluids for the automotive, industrial and marine industries, and the EDB. The United Oil MOU aims to explore joint innovation opportunities and expand market reach through collaborative product development, while the Singapore Economic Development Board MOU outlines a shared commitment to advance innovation and explore future investment opportunities over the next five years.

These partnerships reflect Lubrizol’s long-term vision to grow with the region through meaningful collaboration and value creation, creating new opportunities for jobs in commercial, technical and R&D roles. 

Mr. Lim Wey-Len, Executive Vice President at the EDB, said, “Lubrizol’s new Innovation Centre is a strong endorsement of Singapore’s position as a launchpad for innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. As a leading player in specialty chemicals, Lubrizol’s decision to anchor R&D activities here also reinforces Singapore’s role as a trusted partner for companies in the energy and chemicals sector seeking to develop next-generation, sustainable solutions.

This latest investment deepens Lubrizol’s longstanding partnership with Singapore and reflects the strength of our specialty chemicals ecosystem. The Centre also will foster collaborative R&D and create high-quality jobs for Singaporeans. We welcome like-minded companies to tap into Singapore’s talent, infrastructure, and R&D capabilities as we grow into a global hub for advanced materials and sustainable industrial solution.”