Which country produces the most castor oil in the world?
India leads global castor production, producing as much as 350,000 tons of castor oil annually, accounting for more than 75% of total worldwide production and more than 90% of total exports. China and Brazil trail India in castor oil processing, respectively producing about 12% and 5% of the total global volume.
Who owns Castrol Oil Company?
Since 2000, Castrol Limited has been a subsidiary of BP, which acquired the company for $4.73 billion. The "Wakefield Oil Company" was founded by Charles Wakefield in Cheapside, London in 1899. Wakefield had previously left a job at Vacuum Oil to start a new business selling lubricants for trains and heavy machinery.
Who owns Burmah-Castrol Oil?
In 1966, Castrol was acquired by company Burmah Oil, which was renamed "Burmah-Castrol". Burmah-Castrol was purchased by London-based multinational BP (then, "BP Amoco plc") in 2000.
Who makes Castrol lubricants?
Castrol Limited is a British oil company that markets industrial and automotive lubricants, offering a wide range of oil, greases and similar products for most lubrication applications.