Gulf Petrochem Fzc

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates

Gulf Petrochem is proud of its in-house capability to deliver Quality products at competitive prices because of its own R & D capabilities and technical overseeing group. The company is constantly expanding its technological base, with recent addition of latest equipment to bring its laboratory to global standards. It adopted a comprehensive service model parallel to its manufacturing activity, meeting the requirements of Bitumen users such as road construction companies and waterproofing products manufacturers.

Bulk and Drummed Bitumen

Gulf Petrochem has total 36, 000 MT bulk storage tanks in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah for storing and distributing bitumen. The tankage is very near to the jetty along the main harbor. All penetration grade bitumen can be supplied in bulk vessel, road tankers. Gulf Petrochem also supplies Bitumen in new or reconditioned drums from major refineries as well as through its own drumming facility.

Gulf Petrochem supplies more than 700, 000 MT Bitumen annually to the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Australia and Far East region.

Bitumen Plant

Gulf Petrochem develops, produces and supplies a broad range of standardized and customized bitumen products from its state of the art plant located at Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah which includes various grades and types of Polymer Modified Bitumen, Oxidized bitumen, Emulsions, Cutback Bitumen and Waterproofing products.

To increase production and storage capacity, Gulf Petrochem has set up a new Bitumen plant in 2015 which has production capacity of 4, 000 MT per month of various specialized Bitumen products. It has Bulk Storage capacity for finished goods of 1000 MT and drum storage capacity of 10, 000 MT. Super challenger PMB machine and Emulsion colloidal mill from Massenza, Italy are the key features of this new plant. The plant is also equipped with automatic Drum filling machine.

Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB)

Gulf Petrochem supplies specialty product like Polymer modified Bitumen for special applications like Runways, Ports and Highways. For this purpose Gulf Petrochem uses SUPER CHALLENGER' PMB manufacturing machine from Italy, having production capacity 20 tons/hour with specially designed PMB490 advanced type of high shear homogeniser. PMB testing laboratory is equipped with equipment like DSR, PAV and BBR with which complete analysis of PMB can be done as per AASHTO Standards.

Quality Management

ISO 9001: 2008 certifications enable Gulf Petrochem to continuously improve its Quality Management System, process and products with an aim to ensure compliance to customer requirements.

Technical expertise and quality assurance are Gulf Petrochem's core competencies. Its bitumen testing laboratory is fully equipped with state of the art test equipment for testing Bitumen, Modified Bitumen, Emulsions and Cutbacks.

The lab is equipped with R&D facilities and pilot plants to produce lab samples of Modified Bitumen and Emulsions. So as to continuously improve the quality of these products.

Apart from in-house testing Gulf Petrochem regularly conducts testing of its products in well-known accredited Independent laboratories like Asphalt Institute, PRI USA, Exova Qatar, CRRI India, SGS, Geochem and Intertek.

Gulf Petrochem also appoints Independent surveyors for Quantity and Quality testing at load ports, during receiving of cargo and exporting cargo in order to assure clients that right quality of material is being supplied to them.

Product Range

Gulf Petrochem supplies wide range of Bitumen products meeting various International standards such as:

ASTM, AASHTO, European (BS EN), Australian (AS), India (IS)

• Penetration grades bitumen: Bitumen 40/50, 50/70, 60/70, 80/100, 120/150, 100/120
• Viscosity Grades Bitumen: VG-10, VG-20, VG-30, VG-40
• Bitumen Emulsions: RS-1, RS-2, MS-1, MS-2, SS-1, SS-1h, CRS-1, CRS-2, CSS-1, CSS-1h
• Cutback Bitumen: RC-70, RC-250, RC-3000, MC-30, MC-70, MC-250, MC-800
• PMB Grades: PG64-22, PG76-10, PG76-16, PG76-22, PG82-22, all grades as per AASHTO M320
• Oxidized Bitumen: Bitumen 115/15, 85/25, 90/10, 80/20
• Water proofing products: Rubberized Bitumen Emulsions, Black Bitumen Paint, Bitumen Primer D-41

Logistics and Transportation

Gulf Petrochem can promptly deliver bitumen products to the domestic customers as well as to the neighboring countries by over 20 road trucks with 40 MT capacity each which are wholly owned and controlled by the company. The available Gulf Petrochem fleet also includes 4 fully owned and 2 vessels on charter which significantly expands its presence in the export market and enables it to ensure timely availability of adequate stock of Bulk Bitumen at all its supply locations.

Key Features

• Good relation with major Bitumen refineries
• Quality Assurance
• On time delivery
• Presence in Africa, Middle East, India and Indian sub-continent, South East Asia and Far East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia, China, Australia and New Zealand) markets.

For enquiries please contact:bitumark@gulfpetrochem.com

BITUMEN BUSINESS IN INDIA

GP Global Asphalt Pvt. Ltd, an associate company of Gulf Petrochem is involved in Shipping, Import / export, storage and distribution and supply of Bitumen VG-10, VG-30, VG-40, Bitumen 60/70, Bitumen 80/100, all grades and types of Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB), Bitumen Emulsions and CRMB from its various terminals and depots across the country.

In order to meet the supply of above products, Gulf Petrochem engages its own ships and bitumen vessels for import, large capacity terminals and packed product depots across the country as per below details:

• Pipavav, Gujarat: 10000 MT
• Karwar, Karnataka: 4000 MT
• Haldia, West Bengal: 5000 MT
• Packed Depots at: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Mundra, Chennai, Haridwar, Kashipur and Jammu
• Bitumen Specialties Plant: Savli, Vadodara, Gujarat

Gulf Petrochem (GP Global Asphalt Pvt. Ltd) acquired state-of- the art, fully computerized and automatic plant that was owned and run by M/s Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd. (100% part of Shell International). The plant is located at Savli, near Vadodara in the State of Gujarat and has capacity to produce 4, 000 MT of Bitumen specialty products per month. The plant is capable to produce International standards Bitumen Specialty products all types and grades of Bitumen Emulsions, PMB, CRMB and other value added Bitumen products. Post acquisition, the plant is still operated and managed by the same team producing products of same quality and standards.

Infrastructure of Bitumen Specialty Plant

• Engineered in line high shear processing - Imported plant machinery from ENH Denmark with Fully Automated Latest Technology for Manufacturing PMB & CRMB.
• Automated operations to ensure Consistent product and instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable processing.
• PMB and CRMB production capacity of 2000MT/month with storage capacity of 300 MT.
• Emulsion Colloidal Mill consists of in-line bitumen emulsion unit that will be designed to meet with the high demands of modern emulsion technology.
• PLC based automated control systems which continuously monitor the process, formulation and operating parameters of the unit.
• Emulsion production capacity of 1500 MT / month with storage capacity of 320 MT.
• Imported fully automated dual bay gantry of FMC technologies ensures accurate (to the last Kg) and safe product loading through mass flow meter.

Product Range

• All Grades and types of Emulsions as per IS and ASTM specs.
• Micro-surfacing Emulsions
• All Grades of CRMB
• All Grades of PMB
• GP Super Seal: Cold Ready-mix
• Waterproofing Primers and other products
• Bitumen VG-30, VG-40

Gulf Petrochem intends to be the leading and first choice supplier of customised lubricating grease solutions Gulf Petrochem offers third party blending in UAE for industrial and automotive greases where the highest of standards are maintained. Our vast processing facilities, competent workforce and proven expertise enable us to process 1800 MT grease per month.

Backed by a quality-testing unit that complies with international standards and is equipped with modern tools and equipment. The unit helps its professionals check and recheck its entire range on various parameters such as shelf life and stability under different climatic conditions.

Its grease is processed using only quality ingredients. It guarantees high viscosity, is resistant to oxidation and conforms to international quality standards at cost effective prices.

OUR PRODUCTS:

INDUSTRIAL GREASE

• Calcium Grease No. 2 & 3: Suitable for general purpose and high loaded equipment and bearings.
• EP Grease: Multi-functional extreme pressure greases for prevention of wear during usage at temperatures up to 130C.
• Graphite Grease: Used in gears, cams and slides operating at temperatures close to 140C. This grease is recommended for use in hydraulic rams, plungers, slides, elevator, cables, leaf springs, life guides, pantograph pans, etc.
• Moly Grease: Used in medium to high-speed bearings.
• Hi-Temp Grease: Suitable for plain and antifriction bearings operating at high temperatures (120C to 250C). Hi-Temp Extra is recommended for highly loaded machinery operating at high temperatures.

AUTOMOTIVE GREASE

• Chassis Grease: Suitable for lubrication of chassis of all types of automotive vehicles (passenger & commercial), tractors and other heavy-duty equipment.
• Lithium Grease MP No. 2 & 3: Suitable for all types of industrial applications in steel plants, mining, cement and different engineering industries as excellent multipurpose greases.
• Transparent Grease MP No. 2 & 3: Suitable for all types of anti-friction bearings in automotive and industrial applications. It is also suitable for steel plants, mining, cement and different engineering industries as excellent multipurpose greases.
• Lithium Complex Grease EP-1, EP-2, EP-3: Suitable for bearings under heavy loads and high temperatures. They are recommended for steel, cement and power plants.
• Cup Grease No. 2 & 3: Suitable for general applications in the automotive and industrial spheres.

Gulf Petrochem recently acquired Sah Petroleums - an ISO 9001:2008 & EMS 14001:2004 certified company, specializes in designing, manufacturing and marketing, industrial & automotive lubricants, process oils, transformer oils, greases and other specialties under the brand name IPOL in India and internationally for more than three decades.

This acquisition fits Gulf Petrochem's strategy to enhance its standing as a global conglomerate operating in the oil space. It further consolidates its integrated portfolio by extending its capabilities to manufacture, supply and globally distribute a wider variety of products, from base oils to finished lubricants.

IPOL touches human lives every day in various forms through the products which cater to a spectrum of diverse industries. IPOL has one of the widest ranges of products carefully designed to suit various applications & deliver high performances. These are available in a variety of pack sizes as per market needs. The products have several latest national & international performance specifications & approvals to their credit such as API, JASO, ACEA etc., other than OEM credentials.

Gulf Petrochem is expanding in the Marine Bunker Business, it now has three barges in the UAE supplying at Fujairah, Khor Fakkan and Jebel Ali, as well as by truck in all other ports.

Gulf Petrochem has oil terminals in Fujairah and Sharjah Hamriyah, which are used for cargoes, blending and bunkers. It also has barge and truck supply in India with storage in Pipavav and barges off Sri Lanka. Singapore came on stream in 2015 and it has barging contracts allowing the company to supply fuel and gasoil in Singapore.

Rotterdam started as a supply location within the group in April 2016 and further expanded into Antwerp in October 2016. Gulf Petrochem now has four barges operating in these locations and will look for further expansion as time progresses.

There is a joint venture operation to allow Gulf Petrochem to supply bunkers in port Tema / Takoradi, at the anchorage and OPL within the Lome - Abidjan Range.

Gulf Petrochem is also active as a broker and trader worldwide.

Features and Benefits

• UAE - Three 6, 000MT barges supplying 380/LSGO
• India - Truck and barge supply around the coast
• Sri Lanka - Barge Supply in port and offshore
• Singapore - Barge supply at the Anchorage
• Rotterdam - Barges supplying RMK700, RMG380 ULSFO and LSGO
• Antwerp - Barges supplying RMK700, RMG380 ULSFO and LSGO
• Ghana - In port at Anchorage and OPL supplying RMG380 and MGO
• Brazil - With arrangement with Petrobras for supplies in Brazil
• Worldwide - Broking / Trading and Supplying
• Lubricants - Arranging Marine Lubricants Worldwide
• Agency - Gulf Petrochem can arrange agency in the ports it offers
• Voyage and Bunker Management Service available

Gulf Petrochem has an active trading desk that offers supply of gasoil, jet fuel, gasoline and naphtha globally. We source our products directly from major refineries and traders across the globe with prudent management of credit risk, market risk and forex risk.

Gasoil and JetFuel

Gulf Petrochemhas been a major player in the United Arab Emirates inland gasoil market with the establishment of our terminal in Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah. In addition to this, we have expanded to supplying gasoil and jet fuel to neighbouring countries, Indian Sub-continent and East Africa using our storage facilities as well as trading positions.

We are in the gasoil and jet fuel markets not only for local demand and supply but we are active as well on the arbitrage business to the Mediterranean and Northwest Europe (NEW) with lengths coming from all major refiners in the Middle East. We are now actively involved in the European gasoil market as well with presence in the UK and NWE.

Our gasoil and jet fuel footprint have been expanding quite rapidly with rapid growth in volumes now exceeding a 1.5 million tonnes per annum.

Gasoline and Naphtha

Gulf Petrochemhas recently started trading in gasoline and naphtha with production of blend components coming from our refinery in Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah. We are currently trading 60, 000 metric tonnes of naphtha and gasoline blend components annually, we foresee that this trading desk is likely to see major growth in the coming years.

Gulf Petrochem has various supply base for our coal and petcoke trading business, meeting our customers' diverse requirements.

Gulf Petrochem's coal trading has it's share of risks, which can be mitigated with prudent risk management. We believe that the value of the business is in controlling and optimizing the full flow chain of source to destination i.e. from mines to customers. We undertake quality and quantity surveys conducted by reputed 3rd party surveyors at loadport to ensure that the cargoes purchased are within acceptable contracted terms. Gulf Petrochem deals with reputed traders and mine owners to mitigate the risk.

Gulf Petrochem is a reliable commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader in East Africa, meeting the needs of our commercial and industrial customers by providing quality gas to both old and new industries. We distribute LPG to household, commercial, and industrial consumers. We offer technical support and other LPG related services.

Gulf Petrochem is a leading global trader of Base Oils, Processing Oils, Lubricants & Greases.

• Having developed storage terminals, logistics (own vessels, road tankers) and strong ties with refineries around the globe, Gulf Petrochem is a preferred supplier of lubricant blenders, traders dealing in oil & gas space.
• A consistent supplier of petroleum base oils and can deliver any quantity from a few metric tons in drums, flexi tanks, ISO containers, IBCs to as much as 20, 000 mt in bulk vessels.
• Gulf Petrochem's Base Oils trading division's hallmark is timely deliveries and competitive pricing.

Sourcing / Refineries

• Europe & Africa
• Russia and CIS
• Middle East & Asia Pacific
• North & South America

Major Storage Terminals for Base Oils

• Middle East: Hamriyah (Sharjah)
• West Africa: Nigeria
• Asia: Port Klang (Malaysia) / Pipavav (India)

Gulf Petrochem trades annually in excess of 5 million tonnes of petroleum products globally. Historically, fuel oil has been our major volume driver in the past with peak volumes traded close to 3.5 million tonnes annually.

We are blenders and traders of bunker, utility and feedstock grade fuel oil mostly utilizing our assets in the Middle East as well as our major trading positions in the Far East.

Gulf Petrochem is strategically integrated all the way to retail end on bunkers on the major ports in the world and we use this structure along with our various trading positions on spot / term and arbitrage cargoes to make an effective fuel oil ecosystem.