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The refining of fuels in Asia-Pacific is growing rapidly. Refineries in the region process crude oils from many different sources and they are required to produce fuels that vary considerably depending on geographic locations and international supply arrangements. Meeting national, international or in-house specifications is a constant challenge. We understand these local customers' needs. Our Refinery Specialties team in Asia Pacific work closely with the refiner to find a solution that works best for their business.

Our products are designed to overcome many of the problems faced by refineries in the day-to-day processing and handling of fuel.

Our range of antioxidants, fuel stabilizers, dispersants and metal deactivators are designed to meet the needs of today's fuels and tackle stability issues.

Safety must always be the top priority in the pumping and handling of fuels. Our conductivity improvers prevent the build up of electrostatic charge, minimising the risk of fire and explosion. Our products are renowned worldwide. We sell the only static dissipator additive internationally approved for use in aviation fuels.

Our products also provide refiners with the flexibility to meet ever-changing fuel specifications. By using Innospec cetane number improvers, refiners can produce diesel fuels that deliver better engine performance and lower levels of regulated exhaust emissions.

Many of our additives have been developed in response to changing market conditions. Our biodegradable low toxicity octane improver is a good example of an innovative and environmentally friendly solution for octane deficient fuels. It gives refiners the option to regain octane while ensuring the fuel remains compatible with today's increasingly demanding engines and exhaust emission systems.

Similarly, as environmental, regulatory and marketing pressures continue to drive down the sulfur content of diesel fuels, we have developed the widest range of lubricity improvers in the market to meet all possible requirements from our customers.

Cold flow improvers also form an essential part of our diesel fuel additives portfolio. Through laboratory evaluation and precise matching of product components to fuel type, these products optimise the low temperature performance of fuels as cost- effectively as possible.

Wherever fuel is stored or distributed, there is a risk of corrosion caused by the traces of water picked up by the fuel during processing and storage. We market a range of corrosion inhibitors to combat such problems in pipelines, tankfarms and terminals.

We supply a wide variety of dyes and markers to give market differentiation, supplier identification or as fiscal markers for tax purposes. Whatever the requirement, we work closely with our customers to design and formulate dyes that meet their specific requirements.