Asian Lubricant Exhibition adds data centre cooling zone in Kuala Lumpur

The Asian Lubricant Exhibition returns to Kuala Lumpur from Sept. 8-10, 2026, with a new Data Centre Cooling Zone, a free three-day conference and specialist training courses. Organizers say the expanded event is designed to connect the lubricants industry with fast-growing demand from AI-driven digital infrastructure.

Why it matters: - ALE 2026 is adding a new market segment at a time when AI-driven data-centre buildouts are increasing demand for thermal-management fluids. - The exhibition aims to connect traditional lubricants suppliers with cooling technologies, testing, certification and new end-use opportunities. - The event is positioned as a regional meeting point for buyers, exhibitors and technical professionals across the lubricants value chain.

What happened: - The Asian Lubricant Exhibition will return to the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 8-10 September 2026. - F&L Asia Ltd. and the Asian Lubricants Industry Association are jointly organizing the third edition of ALE. - The exhibition will include a new Data Centre Cooling Zone, a free three-day conference and three training courses. - Entrance to the exhibition and conference is free for registered visitors. - Registration and the full programme are available at the exhibition website.

The details: - The Data Centre Cooling Zone is being positioned as a first-of-its-kind showcase in Asia-Pacific for immersion cooling systems, dielectric fluids and thermal-management oils. - The zone will feature direct-to-chip loops and single- and two-phase immersion technologies alongside established lubricant segments. - The conference is open to all registered visitors with no registration fee and no separate tickets. - The programme includes a government keynote, more than 20 keynote and technical presentations on the Main Stage, and product showcases in the Spotlight Theatre. - Conference topics include global lubricant supply-chain resilience, changing perceptions of re-refined base oils, and women and young professionals in the industry. - Three specialist training courses will run alongside the exhibition. - The courses are the ELGI Grease Technology Course — Fundamentals, Manufacturing & Application; a one-day workshop on Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants; and a one-day Halal Lubricants Certification Course covering Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance System. - The grease course is a two-day programme delivered in cooperation with the European Lubricating Grease Institute. - A Career Fair on 10 September will connect students and early-career professionals with employers. - The SIRIM Pavilion will highlight engine-oil certification, quality assurance and anti-counterfeiting initiatives.

Between the lines: - The new cooling zone reflects how data-centre infrastructure is becoming a commercial opportunity for lubricant and specialty fluid makers. - By combining AI cooling with core lubricant categories, ALE is broadening its relevance beyond a traditional trade show format. - The free conference and training offer lowers the barrier for technical participation and may help draw a wider mix of visitors. - Linda Rus-Ismail, general manager of ALIA, said Asia is where much of the world’s new computing capacity is being built and that ALE 2026 is the first exhibition in the region to bring the data-centre cooling conversation together with the full lubricants value chain.

What's next: - ALE 2026 is expected to draw more than 2,000 targeted buyers and industry professionals from more than 20 countries. - Organizers expect 70 exhibitors, with confirmed participants including PETRONAS Lubricants International, Dow, Songwon, BRB, NSF, Idemitsu, ENEOS, Metall-Chemie, Savant Group and Anton Paar. - Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, MATRADE and MyCEB are supporting the exhibition. - Confirmed sponsors include Lubrizol, Lubline LLC and ML Lubrication. - A business-matching platform will schedule pre-arranged meetings between suppliers and end users. - Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities remain available. - ALIA is based in Singapore and represents the full lubricants industry value chain. - F&L Asia Ltd., based in Hong Kong, says it has connected the fuels and lubricants industry for more than 30 years.