ExxonMobil ships first Group II base stocks from new technology at Singapore complex
Published by Callum O'Reilly,
Senior Editor
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
ExxonMobil Basestocks has announced the first shipment of Group II base stocks from new units as part of the Singapore Resid Upgrade Project, a multi-billion-dollar investment that converts 'bottom-of the-barrel' products into lower sulfur fuels and lubricant base stocks.
This proprietary technology will increase ExxonMobil base stock production capacity by 20 000 bpd, including EHC™ 50, EHC™ 120 and EHC 340 MAX™, a new and innovative Group II extra heavy neutral base stock.
“Seeing the first shipment of our base stocks marks the culmination of a complex, multi-year effort—and we’re deeply grateful to the employees and business partners who worked together to make it happen,” said Basel Al-Aghbar, Vice President, ExxonMobil Basestocks & Waxes. “The expanded production of Group II EHC™ base stocks will enable us to meet the needs of our customers, especially in the growing Asia Pacific region.”
The introduction of EHC 340 MAX extends the reach of ExxonMobil EHC Group II product line into high viscosity lubricant spaces and further expands the EHC base stocks slate. The expanded slate helps enable cost-effective blending of heavier lubricants in the viscosity range, allowing customers to simplify their product development and operations while formulating products with consistent high-quality performance.
Through ExxonMobil’s collaboration with additive companies, a number of market-general formulations for EHC 340 MAX are now available from the main additive suppliers. EHC 340 MAX, while produced in Singapore, will be distributed through ExxonMobil’s international network of supply hubs to customers around the world.
“Our goal is to continuously innovate and evolve our products portfolio to provide customers with a reliable and comprehensive offer, alongside product integrity and excellent technical support,” Al-Aghbar added. “The successful completion of this highly complex project is a result of exceptional teamwork and strong operational excellence. It’s the beginning of an exciting chapter as we work with customers to explore new possibilities and push boundaries with our innovative EHC 340 MAX.”
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