(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Shell recently opened a Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) base oil hub in Jebel Ali: the first delivery of GTL base oil was made in late December 2014. Base oil is a key component in finished oils and GTL base oil specifically enables the development of premium oils for engines, as well as in speciality products, including process oils and transformer fluids.
This new facility in Jebel Ali is Shell's fourth GTL base oil storage hub alongside its existing hubs in Houston, Hamburg and Hong Kong. The new addition completes the full global reach of Shell's supply of GTL base oil. The hub will cater to customers in the Middle East and to certain markets beyond such as India and Pakistan.
Dennis Cheong, Shell vice president, supply chain, said: "Shell lubricants has a strong and dependable global supply chain producing high quality products and providing consistent delivery to our customers: these GTL base oil hubs are an integral part of this. Shell is the only company with a dependable supply of GTL base oil. This new hub accomplishes the full integration of our transportation and storage of GTL base oil globally. This is a clear demonstration of where Shell's integration and innovation add value for customers."
Shaikh Thani Al Thani, deputy general manager for Qatar Shell, said: "GTL products represent a pioneering innovation to increase the supply of liquid hydrocarbons. They offer significant advantages in many applications as they are virtually sulphur free, colourless and odourless."
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