Used Motor Oil Recycling
What Happens to Used Motor Oil?
In Over 18 Countries, the Answer is Thermopac.
Every year, the world generates billions of litres of used engine oil—a hazardous by-product of our growing dependence on vehicles and machinery. Most of this used oil is either dumped, burned, or improperly stored, polluting soil, groundwater, and air.
But there’s a better way.
A smarter, cleaner, and circular way.
And Thermopac is leading it.
♻️ The Circular Economy Starts with Used Motor Oil Recycling and Re-refining
In a true circular economy, waste isn’t the end of a product’s life—it’s the beginning of a new one. At Thermopac, we specialize in advanced used motor oil recycling and re-refining plants that transform used lubricating oil into valuable base oil that meets international standards.
Through state-of-the-art recycling processes, we recover high-quality base oil from used motor oil, giving it a new lease on life. This recovered base oil is then reused across multiple industries, extending the lifecycle of the same resource while minimizing environmental impact.
🌍 Global Impact, Local Transformation
With over 31 Thermopac-designed plants operating across five continents, we’re at the forefront of enabling circular economy models in regions where oil isn’t just a commodity—it’s a lifeline.
Our technology is enabling:
- Local oil independence by reducing the need to import fresh base oil
- Safer disposal of hazardous waste through responsible used motor oil recycling
- Job creation in high-skill green sectors
- Compliance with evolving global emission and recycling regulations
- Revenue recovery through the resale of high-value base oils
Our plants process over 1 million litres of used engine oil every single day, helping nations recover resources, reduce their carbon footprint, and create a closed-loop economy for the oil sector through efficient used motor oil recycling.
🔬 Technology with Purpose
Thermopac’s turnkey solutions cover the full re-refining and used motor oil recycling cycle—from feedstock pre-treatment and vacuum distillation to hydrofinishing and base oil recovery. Our modular plants are customized to local needs, climate conditions, and feedstock characteristics, ensuring maximum recovery and minimal waste.
With decades of expertise and in-house R&D, our systems offer:
✅ Industry-best base oil yield
✅ Ultra-low emissions
✅ Energy-efficient operations
✅ Automation and digital monitoring
✅ Scalability for future expansion
Closing the Loop, One Drop at a Time
At its core, a circular economy is about rethinking value. Thermopac helps its clients and country partners do just that by turning used oil from an environmental liability into an economic asset through responsible used motor oil recycling and regeneration.
It’s more than recycling.
It’s responsible regeneration.
It’s sustainability with ROI.
Thermopac. Building a cleaner world—one re-refinery at a time.