Five-year renewal strengthens decades-long collaboration, advancing co-engineered lubricants, fleet efficiency and sustainable transport solutions for Europe’s commercial vehicle sector.
IVECO and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have renewed their long-standing strategic partnership for another five years, extending their collaboration until 2032 as both companies continue to develop advanced lubricant solutions that improve commercial vehicle performance, efficiency and sustainability across Europe.
The renewed agreement builds on more than five decades of collaboration between the two companies and reinforces their shared commitment to innovation in the commercial transport sector. Under the partnership, PLI will continue supplying and co-engineering the IVECO URANIA engine oil range and IVECO TUTELA technical fluids, the only lubricants officially recommended by IVECO for its commercial vehicles.
Strengthening Performance Through Joint Engineering
The partnership covers a comprehensive portfolio of lubricants engineered specifically for IVECO’s commercial vehicle lineup, including engine oils, transmission fluids, brake fluids and coolants.
Both companies will continue developing products tailored to meet the demanding operating conditions of commercial transport fleets. Their joint research and development efforts focus on improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, extending component life and maximising vehicle uptime.
One of the partnership’s latest innovations is Urania Next 0W-16, the first SAE 0W-16 engine oil developed specifically for heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications.
The advanced lubricant delivers exceptional fuel efficiency, reduced CO₂ emissions and extended oil drain intervals. In addition, the formulation is Euro 7-ready, supporting the latest generation of IVECO engines as manufacturers prepare for stricter emissions standards.
Supporting Fleet Operators and Dealer Networks
Beyond product development, the renewed partnership places greater emphasis on supporting IVECO’s dealer network across Europe.
PLI will introduce targeted initiatives to strengthen dealer engagement while increasing customer awareness of IVECO-approved lubricants. The companies expect these efforts to help dealers grow their businesses while enabling fleet operators to improve vehicle reliability and optimise total cost of ownership (TCO).
According to Domenico Nucera, Chief Quality & Operations Officer of Iveco Group, the agreement reflects a shared commitment to delivering higher levels of performance, efficiency and sustainability.
“The renewal of the agreement with PETRONAS Lubricants International confirms the strength of a long-standing collaboration built on shared technical expertise and a common ambition to continuously improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability across our vehicle and powertrain portfolio,” he said.
He added that the co-engineering of the IVECO URANIA and IVECO TUTELA ranges enables both companies to deliver solutions that maximise vehicle uptime, optimise total cost of ownership and support customers and dealers with high standards of quality and reliability.
Advancing Sustainable Commercial Transport
PLI says the partnership demonstrates how long-term collaboration can accelerate technological innovation within the commercial vehicle industry.
Domenico Ciaglia, Group Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer of PETRONAS Lubricants International, said continuous product development has enabled both organisations to deliver advanced lubricant technologies that integrate seamlessly with IVECO’s vehicle ecosystem.
He noted that innovations such as Urania Next 0W-16 illustrate how collaborative engineering can create greater value for fleet operators while supporting higher efficiency and sustainability standards.
Looking ahead, PLI will continue supporting IVECO with high-performance lubricant solutions designed to deliver long-term value for its dealer network and customers. The renewed agreement also reinforces PLI’s broader international growth strategy, highlighting how technical expertise and strategic partnerships can drive sustainable business growth across global markets.
