Iran's Sepahan Oil Company (SOC) announced the successful improvement of the quality of its base oil product.
General Manager of SOC Refinery Ali Dehqanian said that the continuous improvement of base oil quality is one of the company's main strategies in the field of base stocks.
In line with this, he added, the company launched the first phase of a project in the year from March 20 by producing 'SN-500 Empowered' base oil with the aim of improving base oil quality, Trend News Agency reported.
The color index of around 1, the viscosity index of over 90, and the pour point of below -6⁰ Celsius are the key specifications of the new product, which has been highly appreciated in target markets. Therefore, the company has allocated the lion's share of its base oil production capacity to Group I base oils, noted Dehqanian.
SOC is involved in base stocks and finished products (various types of speedy engine oils). With an annual production capacity of 700,000 tons, the company is one of the largest lubricant producers in the Middle East. By defining long-term strategies and launching new development plans, the company has set a target for selling one million tons of improved-quality base stocks.