Kixx, Korea’s No.1 lubricant brand*, has been leading the market, leveraging the extensive industry research and innovations GS Caltex has accumulated over the past 50 years. Kixx offers a wide range of products, trusted by customers around the world, ranging from engine oils to industrial lubricants, all manufactured with GS Caltex’s high-quality base oils.
* Selected by the Customers Council, through consumer satisfaction and expert evaluation, as winners of Korea’s First Brand Awards in the lubricant category for seven consecutive years.
In the half century since our establishment as Korea’s first private oil company, GS Caltex has spearheaded the heavy chemical industry while fostering the development of the nation’s key industries in petroleum and petrochemicals.
We continue to grow through bold and far-sighted investments and technological innovation.
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GS Caltex’s Yeosu Plant is the 4th largest single-site oil refinery in the world.
Our History
2020-2022
Accelerating green growth for a sustainable future
Kixx is striving to make tomorrow a more sustainable future, developing lubricants for eco-friendly electric vehicles and plant-based engine oils.
- 2022 Launched Kixx BIO1, a plant-based engine oil, Kixx RD BIO, a biodegradable hydraulic fluid, Kixx Chain BIO, a biodegradable chainsaw oil, Kixx RF P85, an eco-friendly refrigeration compressor oil
- 2021.06 Launched Kixx EV designed specially for electric vehicles
- 2020.12 Launched Kixx HYBRID designed specially for hybrid vehicles
2017
Repositioning as a leading global lubricant brand
Kixx introduced new slogan, “All Ways with You,” repositioning itself as a leading global lubricant brand that encompasses both automotive and industrial lubricant solutions.
- 2017.03 New “All Ways with You” brand slogan is introduced
2010
Expansion of global operations
GS Caltex established GS Caltex India Private Ltd., February 2010, followed by the Moscow Branch and the Chinese Corporation in 2012, laying the foundation for Kixx’s global expansion.
- 2012.09 GS Caltex Chinese Corporation established
- 2012.02 GS Caltex Russia Representative Office opened
- 2010.02 GS Caltex India Private Ltd. established
- 2007.12 GS Caltex China Beijing Representative Office opened
2007
Completion of Yeosu Base Oil Plant
The Yeosu Base Oil Plant was completed,
housing the 4th largest single-site refinery in the world.
Production of high-quality, eco-friendly lubricant starts on
site, utilizing cutting-edge hydro-cracking
to satisfy the strict requirements of domestic and
international lubricant manufacturers.
housing the 4th largest single-site refinery in the world.
Production of high-quality, eco-friendly lubricant starts on
site, utilizing cutting-edge hydro-cracking
to satisfy the strict requirements of domestic and
international lubricant manufacturers.
- 2007.08 Yeosu Base Oil Plant starts production
(16,000 barrels daily)
2005
Introduction of Kixx, new automotive engine oil brand
Kixx was introduced as an engine oil brand for passenger
cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
Its fast and dynamic brand image and superior products
established a powerful brand identity, bringing a fresh
perspective to the engine oil industry in Korea.
cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
Its fast and dynamic brand image and superior products
established a powerful brand identity, bringing a fresh
perspective to the engine oil industry in Korea.
- 2005.09 Kixx launched as a new engine oil brand
1969
Completion of Incheon Lubricant Factory
The Incheon Lubricant Factory is recognized in the global market for its excellent products, advanced technology, streamlined production efficiency and consistent quality improvement. It boasts a production capacity of 9,000 barrels of lubricant per day and 8,000 tons of grease per year.
- 1969.11 Completed construction of Incheon Lubricant Factory
- 1969.06 Completed construction of Yeosu Factory
1967
Foundation of Honam Oil Refinery Ltd.
Honam Oil Refinery Ltd., Korea’s first private oil refinery, was founded as a joint venture company between Korea’s LG Group (formerly known as Lucky Geumseong) and the U.S.- based Caltex, later renamed LG-Caltex Refinery and finally becoming GS Caltex in 2005.
- 1967.05 Honam Oil Refinery Ltd. established
- 1966.12 Joint venture agreement with the U.S.-based Caltex company signed