1901
Spindletop: The Beginning
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Innovative Thinking
Gulf introduces the first drive through fuel station
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1910
1913
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Going under
Gulf launches the world's first ever water drilling operation
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Gulf purchases the Barco oil concession
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1920
1926
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First appearance of the Gulf Orange Disc logo
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Blue & Orange
The light blue and orange racing colours make their debut
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1943
1967
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Venezuela Adventure
Gulf establishes a presence in the oil fields of Venezuela
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Gulf reaches peak production, processing 1.3m barrels daily
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1970
1970
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The Man at Le Mans
Steve McQueen's movie 'Le Mans' brings prestige to the brand
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The Hinduja Group
The Hinduja Group acquires Gulf brand to become Gulf Oil International
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1975
1984
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Gulf Supporting Porsche
Gulf becomes the only sponsor ever to win Le Mans in a car of its own name
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First production at Gulf Oil Lubricants India blending plant
in Silvassa
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1993
1995
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First production at Gulf Oil Middle East blending plant
in Jebel Ali, UAE
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First production at Gulf Oil Argentina blending plant
in Lomas del Mirador, Buenos Aires
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1998
2000
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First production at Gulf Oil Philippines blending plant
in Pateros, Manila
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First production at Gulf Oil China blending plant
in Yantai
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2004
2006
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Trademarked
Gulf becomes the first oil company in history to trademark its racing colours
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First Delivery
Gulf Oil Marine makes its first delivery. Global port coverage: 400 ports.
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2008
2008
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Slippery when wet
Gulf Oil Marine is established, growing rapidly to become one of the top 6 Marine lubricant companies, servicing more than 1000 ports worldwide.
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Flying High
Gulf Aviation UK established
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2008
2009
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Long Interval
Gulf Oil launches the longest drain interval engine oil in India.
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A record time
Gulf Oil does it again and beats its own record in oil drain interval.
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2009
2010
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Barge in
Gulf Oil Marine launches its first time chartered barge. Global port coverage: 750 ports
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Long Interval Part 3
Gulf Oil launches the longest drain interval gear and rear axle oils in India.
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2011
2012
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Long Interval Part 2
Gulf Oil launches the longest drain interval motorcycle oil in India.
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Houghton
Gulf acquires the world's largest metalworking fluids manufacturer, US-based Houghton International.
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2012
2012
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Global port coverage: 850 ports 
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Sea Green
Gulf Oil Marine introduces a full range of environmentally approved products.
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2013
2013
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M.V. Shandong Da Ren 
Gulf Oil Marine supplies M.V. Shandong Da Ren, one of the largest ore carriers in the world.
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Gulf Oil Argentina
Production moves to La Reja, Buenos Aires
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2014
2014
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Global port coverage: 900 ports
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Long Interval Part 4
Gulf Oil launches the longest interval coolant in India
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2014
2014
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Gulf Oil listed on Indian stock market
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50M
Gulf Oil Marine sells 50 million litres annually.
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2015
2015
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Maltese GOS
Gulf Oil Supply company formed and begins operating in Malta
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SUV Oil 
Gulf Oil launches the first dedicated SUV oil in China
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2015
2016
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Northwest Passage
Gulf Oil Marine supplies M.V. Nunavik, the first cargo ship to complete the polar northwest passage unassisted.
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M.V. Dockwise Vanguard 
Gulf Oil Marine supplies M.V. Dockwise Vanguard, the largest heavy lift vessel in the world.
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2016
2016
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Fully Continental 
Gulf Retail in 25 countries and a network in all continents.
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6 point gain
Gulf from 20th to top 14th downstream companies in last 5 years.
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2016
2016
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Downstream Company of the Year award 
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PowerTrac
Gulf Oil launches "powerful" Motorcycle Oil - Powertrac - with 7% more power.
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2016
2017
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Expansion of footprint in South East Asia
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Gas & Power
Gulf Gas and Power (gas and electricity supply business) launched in NL and UK.
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2017
2017
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Hybrid Oil
Gulf Oil to launch dedicated engine oil for Hybrid engines.
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100M
Gulf Oil Marine sells 100 million litres per annum
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2017
2017
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Global port coverage: 1,000 ports
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Singapore
Gulf Oil South East Asia begins operating in Singapore
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2017
2017
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M.V. MSC Michaela
Gulf Oil Marine makes its largest single order delivery of 380,000L to M.V. MSC Michaela at the Port of Newark
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Biggest ever global partnership platform
2 WEC teams 2 WSBK teams Manchester United FC King Racing dragbike
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2017
2017
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Chennai Plant
First production at second Gulf Oil Lubricants India blending plant in Chennai.
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EELQMS
Gulf Oil is a signatory to EELQMS standards.
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2017
2017
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500 OEMs
Gulf Oil has around 500 OEM approvals
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