ExxonMobil Enhances Low Viscosity Poly-alpha-olefin Productivity

ExxonMobil Chemical Synthesizers, in order to meet customer needs, is significantly improving the production capacity of low-viscosity poly-alpha-olefin synthetic basic raw materials and further improving the reliability of its global supply chain network.

Investment in production facilities has significantly increased LoVisPAO production capacity in France, bringing total plant capacity to 105,000 tons per year. In addition, in order to help improve the reliability of delivery and customers, the company upgraded and expanded its global supply center and transportation system.

Hesham Omar, Vice President of ExxonMobil Synthetic Company, said: "Our customers'increasing demand for high-performance synthetic base oils has enabled them to innovate confidently. Investing in our production facilities and supply chain capabilities has enabled us to remain at the forefront of the basic raw materials industry, rely on the captain's cast, and meet our customers'long-term goals in the process of business growth.

The synthetic lubricant market is expected to grow by more than 20% between 2017 and 2021. ExxonMobil Synthetic has four IV and V base oil production facilities, which can provide more than 350,000 tons of raw materials for all grades to ensure a leading position in global supply. This has enabled ExxonMobil Composite Company to establish a good reputation in terms of supply reliability and quality.

Our supply chain network continues to improve, helping to improve production capacity. ISO centers have expanded, inventories have been deployed in key areas ahead of schedule, and new emphasis has been placed on planning and optimizing freight, shipping and railway operations, while upgrading airlines, all supported by a very strong and reliable business continuity planning (BCP). This will provide stable, safe and growing synthetic raw materials worldwide, improve delivery speed and improve customer supply reliability.

Omar said: "The market is growing, and continuous investment in our capabilities enables us to meet the long-term needs of our customers while their business grows. With the increasing use of metallocene synthetic materials in the industrial, automotive and wind turbine markets, we have invested more than $500 million over the past five years to improve plant capacity. Our synthetic base materials help formulation designers to produce more energy-saving lubricants, work under more stringent operating conditions, extend the oil change cycle, provide advanced lubricant performance and excellent equipment protection.