Issue 16/2019 - ExxonMobil increases production capacity for low-viscosity poly α-olefins

ExxonMobil Chemical Synthesis Company announced today that it is significantly increasing its production capacity for building blocks for low-viscosity poly α α-olefin
synthesis and further improving the reliability
of its global supply chain network to meet customer demand.

The expansion significantly increases the production capacity of LoVis PAO in France, bringing the total capacity of the plant to 105,000 tons
per year.
In addition, to help improve delivery and customer reliability, the company upgraded and expanded its global supply centers and transportation systems
.

Hesham Omar, vice president of ExxonMobil Synthetics, said: "Our customers are increasingly demanding
high-performance synthetic base stocks.
Our synthetic building blocks help formulators produce more energy-efficient lubricants that operate under more demanding operating conditions, extend drain intervals, and provide advanced lubricant performance and superior equipment protection
.
Our continuous investment enables us to meet the long-term needs of
our customers.
”