French oil giant Total constructs lubricant plant in Tianjin
French oil giant Total broke ground last week for a large lubricant plant in the north China city of Tianjin.
The 30 million euro (280 million yuan) factory will start production in the first quarter of 2013.
The plant will produce up to 200,000 tons of lubricant products a year for automotive powertrains, motorcycles and industrial equipment, Total said in a statement.
The company already owns and operates lubricant plants in the south China city of Guangzhou and the east China city of Zhengjiang.
The Tianjin plant will supply customers in China's northern and western regions, the company said.
