BahrainVery High Viscosity Index (VHVI) base oil plant
In October 2011 Neste Oil, The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), and nogaholding started commercial production at the new base oil plant in Bahrain. The joint venture plant produces premium quality VHVI (Very High Viscosity Index) Group III base oils for use in blending top-tier lubricants and has a production capacity of 400,000 metric t/a.
Location
The plant is located at Bapco's refinery in Sitrah on the east coast of Bahrain. Good feedstock availability was one of the main reasons behind the decision to build the facility in the Middle East.
Products
The plant produces premium-quality VHVI base oil, which Neste Oil markets under its NEXBASE brand.
Production capacity, tonnes/year
400,000
Ownership
Neste Oil 45%, Bapco 27.5%, and OGHC 27.5%
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