An important petrochemicals joint venture in China, made up of Neste’s Engineering Solutions, CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company (CSPC), has signed an agreement for CSPC to utilise Neste’s proprietary NEXPAO technology at its new synthetic base oil production unit in Daya Bay Economic & Technological Development Zone, Huizhou City, China.
Neste’s NEXPAO is a commercially fully proven technology for the production of top-quality synthetic base oils (polyalphaolefins) for demanding applications. Polyalphaolefins (PAOs) are typically used in top quality engine oils, but there are also various other applications where they can be used.
PAOs, produced with NEXPAO technology, are low viscosity base oil products which, when compared with mineral oils, have superior properties such as excellent viscosity index, low volatility (Noack), high oxidation stability and excellent cold flow properties.
Implementation of a production unit utilising NEXPAO technology is an important milestone to fulfil CSPC’s strategy to expand China’s petrochemicals industry as well as their goal to supply essential and premium chemical products to the region.
NEXPAO technology also enables energy efficient production involving moderate process conditions which is in line with CSPC’s commitment to implement a sustainable development strategy.
Patrick von Essen, senior vice president, engineering solutions at Neste, said: “We are very excited to be a part of CSPC’s strategy and delighted that our NEXPAO technology has been recognised to be a beneficial way to produce top-quality synthetic base oils.
“With this technology we can help our customers to answer to the ever increasing environmental and efficiency requirements in automotive and industrial applications. By providing our NEXPAO technology to base oil producers we are bringing cleaner and more sustainable top-quality lubrication into use, which is in line with our purpose to create a healthier planet for our children.”
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