At a time when the pace of transformation in the lubricants industry is accelerating, we are excited to present a new issue that reflects both global trends and Türkiye’s own dynamics. In this edition, sustainability, circular economy, technical expertise, and commercial developments shaping the future of the sector take center stage.
TAYRAŞ Base Oil Refinery Inc., a pioneering example of Türkiye’s green transformation vision, features in one of our most special contents. In our comprehensive interview with TAYRAŞ Board Advisor Dr. Erol Metin, we discussed the recovery of end‑of‑life oils through advanced re‑refining technologies, the holistic management of environmental and economic impacts, and the new investment process set to launch at the very beginning of 2026. Transforming TAYRAŞ’s Bilecik facility into Türkiye’s first Green Transformation Technopark marks a strategic turning point not only for the company but also for our industry.
We are proud to share that Prof. Dr. Filiz Karaosmanoğlu, Faculty Member at ITU Chemical Engineering Department and President of the Sustainable Production and Consumption Association, has been honored with the Female Founders Türkiye Award in the “Green Transformation Project” category. As Chair of our Editorial Board and a columnist, Prof. Karaosmanoğlu continues to inspire our sector with her scientific expertise, contributions to industrial projects, and efforts to raise social awareness in sustainability.
Since 1977, ADCO has offered a wide portfolio of specialty chemical additives used across all stages of the petroleum processing cycle, including drilling, refining, and blending, meeting the needs of the oil industry. Serving a broad customer base in civil aviation, defense, and various industrial fields, ADCO also supplies lubricants. Recently, the company renewed its corporate identity, logo, and website, achieving a more dynamic and modern look. In this issue, we hear directly from ADCO’s executives. In our Panorama section, we also feature a special report on SBZ Corporation’s breakthrough in the Turkish market, represented by ADCO as its distributor.
Our #yağlıbilgiler series on LinkedIn, followed with great interest, demonstrates that both industry professionals and users seek technical insights. With this perspective, we believe our “Guide to Choosing the Right Engine Oil” will be highly useful for a wide readership.
Enriched with opinion columns, a technical article, and our sectoral analysis for 2026, we proudly present this strong, up‑to‑date, and technically profound new issue to our valued readers, and we thank you for your interest and trust.
