Construction of a blending plant to produce finished lubricants for use in a variety of automotive and industrial applications

Blended lubricants are prepared by blending base oils with a variety of additives depending on what the final application will be

Luberef Yanbu produces Group II base oils and brightstock that can be used to produce a wide variety of lubricants

Two major additive blenders are located within the Yanbu ecosystem

Opportunity to set up a processing and blending facility for producing metalworking fluids for various industrial applications

Metalworking fluids are generally produced by blending and emulsifying base oil or water with chemical additives suited to specific applications

Some chemical additives are corrosion inhibitors, anti-mist agents, alkanolamines, biocides, stabilizers, dispersants, anti-foamers, dyes

Construction of a facility for production of Treated Distillate Aromatic Extract (TDAE) rubber processing oil

Rubber process oils are used as softeners in producing rubber

They help to reduce modulus and hardness and to increase elongation of natural and synthetic rubber compounds

The key application for rubber process oils is the manufacture of tires

Luberef produces bright stock extract as a feedstock

Opportunity to set up a blending facility to produce additive packages

Lubricant additives are chemicals that modify lubricating capabilities of base oils and provide further enhanced properties (such as lower/higher abrasion, pour point depression, anti-foaming, VI modification, etc.)

They reduce the overall cost of oil for a given application, extend the lifetime of industrial machinery, and increase energy efficiency

Luberef base oil can be blended with imported additive chemicals to produce finished additive packages

Esters account for more than 50 percent of total demand for Group V base stocks in 2022, driven by growing demand in refrigeration oil, aviation turbines oil, and automotive end use segments

Esters have various applications in different industries. In the lubricant industry, esters are commonly used as basestocks due to their excellent lubricity, thermal stability, and biodegradability. They are used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, aviation, industrial, and marine lubricants. In the refrigeration industry, esters are used as refrigeration oils due to their low-temperature properties and compatibility with refrigerants. Esters are also used in the production of cosmetics, fragrances, and flavors due to their pleasant odor and low toxicity. Additionally, esters are used as solvents in various applications, including paints, coatings, and adhesives

Re-refining used oil has several benefits, including promoting sustainability and circularity, reducing waste and pollution, and conserving natural resources. Compared to traditional oil refining methods, re-refining consumes less energy and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

It also requires fewer raw materials and generates less hazardous waste. Re-refining can produce high-quality base oil that meets or exceeds industry standards.

The bitumen market in the Middle East and Africa is significant due to the region's large infrastructure development projects, growing construction industry, and extensive road networks. Bitumen, also known as asphalt, is a crucial component in road construction and maintenance.

The market for bitumen in both regions is expected to grow further due to ongoing urbanization efforts, population growth, increasing vehicle ownership rates, and government investments in infrastructure development.