Kixx, GS Caltex’s integrated automotive and industrial lubricant brand, utilizes the latest advancements in petroleum and petrochemical technologies to produce high-quality lubricants that consumers can rely on.
On this website you’ll find updates on our latest news and activities from around the globe, and learn more about who we are and what we do, and why drivers around the world trust our products to get them where they need to go.
Who We Are
Kixx’s parent company, GS Caltex, was founded in 1967 as Korea’s first private oil refiner.
Since then, the company has set a new standard of excellence in the Korean petroleum industry,
and it continues to play a vital role in driving exports of oil and petroleum products.
Now, with a total of 14 branches in 11 countries, and through continuous investment in the petroleum and petrochemical industry,
GS Caltex is taking major steps toward becoming a leading global energy enterprise.
$30.6 bil
63 countries
Our Facilities
Processes carried out at these facilities range from oil refining and heavy oil upgrading,
to base oil, aromatics, polypropylene and lubricant oil production
800,000 BPSD
274,000 BPSD
2.0 miL MTA
180,000 MTA
$30.6 BIL
9,000 BPSD
800,000 BPSD
274,000 BPSD
2.0 miL MTA
180,000 MTA
$30.6 BIL
9,000 BPSD
Our Journey
Kixx’s history dates back to 1967,
when the company that would become GS Caltex was founded in Seoul as Honam Oil Refinery Ltd.
The company’s remarkable growth since then parallels Korea’s own economic development.
Take a look at the timeline below to learn more about milestone moments in Kixx and GS Caltex’s shared history.
2017
Kixx re-establishes itself as
GS Caltex’s master brand for vehicle and industrial lubricants,and unveils a new slogan:
“All Ways with You.”
All Ways
with You
2010 - 2016
Global
Expansion
In 2012, the company receives an award from the Korean government for reaching $25 billion in exports.
2007
the Yeosu base oil plant’s production capacity expands to 26,000 barrels in 2011.
completed on
Construction
Yeosu base oil factory
2005
Kixx
is born
In March, the company formerly known as LG-Caltex Oil Refinery becomes GS Caltex. Six months later, GS Caltex introduces Kixx – a new lubricant brand for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
1969
A new lube oil blending plant commences operations in Incheon, west of Seoul. The 80,000-square-meter plant is roughly
the size of 11 soccer fields, and produces 9,000 barrels
of lubricants per day, as well as 8,000 tons of grease per year.
Incheon
completed on
Construction
lubricant factory
1967
Honam
Oil Refinery, Ltd.
Korea’s first private oil refinery, and the company that will one day become GS Caltex, is officially incorporated in Seoul as Honam Oil Refinery, Ltd.
1966
A fateful partnership is formed
A joint venture agreement is signed between
Korea’s Lucky Geumseong Group
and the U.S.-based Caltex.
Our Journey
Kixx’s history dates back to 1967,
when the company that would become GS Caltex was founded in Seoul as Honam Oil Refinery Ltd.
The company’s remarkable growth since then parallels Korea’s own economic development.
Take a look at the timeline below to learn more about milestone moments in Kixx and GS Caltex’s shared history.
2017
ALL WAYS WITH YOU
Kixx re-establishes itself as GS Caltex’s master brand for vehicle and industrial lubricants, and unveils a new slogan: “All Ways with You.”
2010 - 2016
GLOBAL EXPANSION
2010 - 2016
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED ON
YEOSU BASE OIL FACTORY
1969
CONSTRUCTION CO MPLETED ON
INCHEON LUBRICANT FACTORY
1969
HONAM OIL REFINERY, LTD.