OREANDA-NEWS. LLK International B.V. (OAO LUKOIL’s 100% subsidiary) joined ATIEL which stands for Technical Association of the European Lubricants Industry (Association Technique de L'Industrie Europйene des Lubrifiants).

ATIEL is a non-profit organization of engine oil producing companies and vendors operating in Europe. In addition to LLK International, 16 largest global engine oil manufacturers including BPCastrol, Chevron, ExxonMobile, Total, Shell and others have already become members of the association.

ATIEL publishes an Industrial Code of Practice, guidelines for engine oil producers complying with ACEA requirements (the European Automobile Manufacturers Association).