Rotterdam refinery expansion

The future of base stocks in Europe has arrived with the start of commercialization at our newly expanded Rotterdam refinery. The Rotterdam expansion project delivers the first ever world-scale Group II production in Europe, bringing a reliable supply of advanced EHC™ Group II/II+ base stocks for lubricant innovators globally.

Rotterdam from the air
Fly over the refinery and see the improvements for yourself in this exciting drone footage.
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In the spotlight
Get inside views of the expansion project from key stakeholders in our exclusive video series.
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Numbers stack up
Big projects mean big milestones. See the incredible facts and figures behind the expansion in this short video.
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Big things are happening

Watch this video for an in-depth look at the monumental milestones we've achieved at our Rotterdam refinery expansion project.

The road to startup

It’s a new day …

See team interviews discussing the completion of the project and the beginning of world-scale Group II production in Europe.

Rotterdam is ready
Learn how the completion of the expansion project is the beginning of a new day for base stocks in Europe.
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ExxonMobil implements final measures at its Rotterdam refinery
Several key developments have been made at the Rotterdam refinery as it moves towards full stream production in the first quarter of 2019.
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Meeting your evolving needs
Learn how our advanced EHC™ 50 and EHC™ 120 base stocks help lubricant manufacturers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and beyond develop new sales opportunities and meet growing technical demand for Group II/II+ base oil.
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