Pertamina expands lube market to China, Japan

State oil and gas company PT Pertamina (Persero) will start selling its lubricant to China market in November this year.

Sales and Marketing Director Djaelani Sutomo told Petromindo.Com on Wednesday that the lube oil will be sold in China under ?Fastron? brand, which is already a popular brand in Indonesia.

Djaelani said deal with China marketing agent was signed in Shanghai on Tuesday.

Djaelani said the same brand of lube will also be launched into Japan market in November. (bernard)